Topic: Walkers
Chris Dart wins Foster’s Sea Swim
Newcomer Chris Dart, a coach at the Camana Bay Aquatic Club, won the 30th annual Foster’s Food Fair IGA sea swim.
30th annual sea swim makes a splash this weekend
The sea swim calendar begins again this weekend with the Foster’s Food Fair IGA 800 meters event.
It’s a special one too, as Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association hosts the 30th annual Foster’s sea swim on Saturday.
Dyer, 15, set to be Fidelity king
The Fidelity Fun Run Series got the final stretch of this year’s road races underway on Saturday.
Tibbetts Lund events soon
The Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial 5K walks/runs take place every year, organized by the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens and Lions Club of Cayman Brac.
Walker out-sprints Acker again
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants held its 5K run/walk on Saturday at the North Sound Golf Club.
Titans face KPMG in title rematch
Coed softball has a number of entertaining matches on tap for its opening week.
Fidelity series back
The Fidelity Fun Run Series, an annual series of 2-mile runs held on three successive Saturday mornings, starts next week.
Pamela Hart service
The life of Pamela Hart will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, with a Mass of Christian burial at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Walkers Road.
Brac kids thankful for smashing time
Tennis on the Brac is gradually flourishing. Two years ago, there was barely a child on the Sister Island who had ever tried tennis.
Zolfo Cooper and GCM socially have the best touch
The 2014 Corporate Summer Touch Rugby League is now two-thirds of the way through the season and in the Social Division two teams are dominating.
Business in brief
A roundup of business news.
Fuel storage terminal eyed for East End
Plans for a new fuelling depot will be subject of government-private sector talks next month.
Fidelity series returns and guarantees a new champ
The Fidelity Fun Run Series, an annual series of two mile runs held on three successive Saturday mornings, is approaching.
Overnight crime spree hits George Town
A robbery and at least three burglaries were reported in George Town overnight.
Lights out in George Town restaurants
Restaurants in George Town were caught by surprise on Saturday night when the power went out during the dinner rush.
Walkers hosts alumni evening to mark firm’s anniversary
Walkers hosted a special alumni evening for the many articled clerks who have undergone legal training with the firm over the years.
Runners rally to support HospiceCare
Local runners went the extra mile at the Deputy Governor’s 5K challenge - to help Derek Haines raise $1 million for the Hospice Care.
Arson suspected in police offices blaze
A fire at the police traffic management offices in George Town early Monday morning is believed to have been started deliberately.
Last day of student art exhibition
More than 100 pieces of artwork created solely by students will be exhibited for public viewing for the last time Friday at the Cayman Islands National Gallery.
Soup kitchen in demand
A new George Town soup kitchen needs volunteers to meet demand.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news.
Fathers 5k welcomes everybody
The Fathers 5k Walk/Run is on this Saturday at Smith Cove, South Sound.
It starts at 6 a.m. for walkers and 6.30 a.m. for runners.
Police records office closed
The police criminal records office in George Town will be closed Thursday.
UBS crush NCB’s title dreams
Local softball has one more champion left to crown.
Cayman’s biggest splash!
It is billed as the world’s richest open water sea swim with over $100,000 of prizes and rewards for breaking records, but it’s much more than that.
From Cayman to Mexico, by way of China
Father Tristan Abbott reflects on the journey that led him to the priesthood, his first Mass in Cayman and his coming assignment in Mexico.
Morris gets Irish eyes smiling
Cricket’s popularity in Cayman has waned significantly in recent years for several reasons, resulting in mediocre results in international matches, but at least some players are getting a chance to improve their game at a higher level overseas which may ultimately help the national side.
KPMG account for Walkers to maintain perfect service
Competitive tennis at the Ritz-Carlton courts is a relatively new format and it seems that it should have been introduced sooner judging by its growing interest.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Olympic Day showcases talent
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee is inviting the general public to support its annual Olympic Day run/walk 5k and later a demonstration of various sports.
Chuggers stay cool
The Coors Light Chuggers are one win away from a finals berth.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Haines thanks Manderson for raising hospice profile
Derek Haines is edging towards his $1 million Cayman HospiceCare target thanks to the latest significant contribution, Sunday’s inaugural Deputy Governor’s 5k walk/run.
Flowers offers most prizes ever
The Flowers One Mile Sea Swim is into its 22nd year and to celebrate the world’s richest event of its kind there are 40 airline tickets to 22 destinations on offer in random prizes.
Race to the finish for TV competitors
Cayman’s four telecommunications companies are in the midst of an infrastructure race to build “fiber to home” networks that will enable them to offer high-definition television and high-speed internet to customers across Cayman.
Arsenal relief felt in Cayman, too
Even though Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said that the FA Cup final success against Hull City on Saturday can be a catalyst to a successful new era, ending nine barren years without a trophy, consensus is that the Gunners still need to considerably boost their squad to be competitive next season.
Maples and HSBC face elimination
A quartet of squads are fighting for their playoff lives on the diamond.
Harding’s Iron will is finest asset
The old adage is that life begins at 40 and for Donna Harding that is evidently the case because just days after reaching that milestone on May 4 she is embarking on her first Ironman, a super-scary triathlon involving a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike topped by a full marathon run of 26.2 miles.
Manderson’s run boosts Haines
Running road races in the blazing heat is not something the deputy governor Franz Manderson was known for a few years ago, but since adopting a healthier fitness and diet regime the pounds have dropped off and to encourage others he has gone as far as organizing his own event.
Get on board with Batabano
Sequins, feathers, music and revelry will fill the streets this weekend as Cayman Carnival Batabano returns for its 31st year.
Burger Shack close to perfection
Burger Shack is cooking up a flawless campaign.
Sluggers swing for playoff run
A pair of perennial contenders have top billing on the diamond.
Youth league flags more support for gridiron battles
Youth flag football in the Cayman Islands intends to move forward with new leadership.
South Sound traffic death ruled misadventure
A coroner's jury returned a verdict of misadventure after hearing details of an accident on South Sound Road that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Corey Archibold Seymour in May, 2012.
Colorful, crazy Batabano is coming
25 April Upcoming Batabano Events
Burger Shack drops Andro Elevator
Burger Shack is one win away from a perfect season on the gridiron.
DMS see off Aon
The Security Centre Squash league ended with DMS in control to claim their second title.
Going into the final evening of squash with the title up for grabs between AON, DMS and Walkers it was DMS who had the toughest opponents on the night.
Easter Week services
A roundup of Easter services and events from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Palm Sunday services scheduled
Churches will hold special services on Sunday, April 13, the start of the Easter Holy Week.
Andro rising up for Burger Shack
With only three weeks remaining in the regular season, upper tier teams will aim to improve their playoff seeding in the Burger King Coed Flag Football League.
Saunders was healthiest of all
Jason Saunders retained his title the Healthy Body Healthy Mind 5k Walk/Run on Saturday.
Jason's healthy lead may be cut
Healthy Body Healthy Mind 5k Walk/Run is staged again from The No.1 Shoe Shop on Hospital Road on Saturday.
Caymanian Bar Association elects new council members
Abraham Thoppil has been elected president of the Caymanian Bar Association.
Burger Shack burn Impressions
Burger Shack remains one of the most dominant teams in local coed flag football.
US law students learn to dispel island myths
Law students visit Cayman to learn about the financial industry and how it works.
Sheriffs show SIR AXISS no mercy
The Security Centre Squash League Round 6 demonstrated that The Sheriffs are regaining some control, Walkers have made a stride forwards and Aon have insured a level footing in top spot.
Saints claim gridiron’s top seed
Youth flag football is set for its playoffs.
BritCay targets Hammers
The BritCay Premiums hope to jump start a late season surge.
Hope shines on for breast cancer victims
More than 100 supporters took to the sand this month to raise just shy of $5,000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation's 4th annual Light Up the Night beach walk.
Caymanian admitted to Bar
Annalisa Wallace was admited to the Bar of the Cayman Islands before a large audience of familhy, friends and colleagues.
Kids get great service to net practice
Tennis options for youngsters in the Cayman Islands have rarely been better. There are so many great programs and initiatives.
Coach Dale Avery will continue to run the elite squad of around 16 kids after the first PwC event this year.
UBS too deadly for KPMG Kobras
Round 5 of The Security Centre Squash League showed some positive moves from both Walkers and UBS.
Burger Shack deep fry Wok-N-Roll
Burger Shack continued their winning ways after quieting the chatty Wok-N-Roll, 19-6, in the Burger King Coed Flag Football League.
DMS outshone the All Stars kids to reclaim top spot
The Security Centre Squash League round 4 provided some entertaining matches with four out of the five match ups going the distance and ending up 3 matches to 2.
Schieler felt like doing Irish jig
The annual Irish Jog had another marvellous turn out of serious athletes, casual runners and walkers with dogs, strollers with kids on scooters and bikes.
Raiders inch past Buccaneers
The Maples Raiders recently squeezed out a tense victory on the gridiron.
Morales runs WestStar past Maples
The intensity of the Burger King Coed Flag Football League went up a few notches this past weekend under the bright lights of the Ed Bush stadium in West Bay.
Maples eye Crabbies
Maples Sluggers and Rackam’s Crabbies are both off to slow starts on the diamond.
Learning about heritage heroes
Sailing, thatch weaving, kitchen band music and Caymanian cooking are set to hit the books at Triple C School as part of a new after-school club.
Packers blank Titans in opener
Youth flag football saw its first official games this month.
Irish Jog attracts leprechauns
The annual Irish Jog is approaching and is guaranteed another huge participation of over 1,000 runners and walkers.
