Topic: Weather
Marathon marked by heat, humidity
About 1,300 runners hit the streets before dawn Sunday for the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, fighting the heat and humidity in the full and half-marathons, described as the hottest weather conditions since 2009.
Rainy November brings end to 2015 hurricane season
A quiet hurricane season ended Monday with 11 named storms for the year, four of which reached hurricane strength. None had major effects on the Cayman Islands.
McCallum's fun runs get quicker
Pat McCallum may be introverted and petite, but do not let that fool you. She excels at every sport she puts her mind to, the latest being running.
Cayman Islands athlete warms up to marathon in Antarctica
Local runner Teresa Strad ran the race of a lifetime in Antarctica.
Local runner Teresa Strad ran the race of a lifetime in Antarctica.
Corridan has hectic marathon day
The threat of injury to young athletes always used to be left to chance, but in recent years, club administrators and coaches are preempting that by forming partnerships with physiotherapists.
Kournikova tops Legends lineup
Legends Tennis returns in the new year with six former world-class players competing, the biggest name being Anna Kournikova.
Cayman Christmas: 'Tis (nearly) the holiday season
In case you couldn’t tell from the elves, lights and artificial snow, here in the Cayman Islands it’s beginning to look a lot like … well you know the rest.
CUC third quarter earnings increase
Caribbean Utilities Company reported quarterly net earnings of $7.9 million for the three months ending Sept. 30, 2015, an increase of $1.7 million compared to the same period in 2014.
Earthquake and rain hit Cayman
The U.S. Geologic Survey recorded a magnitude 5.8 earthquake underwater 103 miles off George Town on Sunday night.
Pirates Week gets under way
Don your hats and boots and try to find a friendly parrot to sit on your shoulder – the pirates are invading this weekend.
The black flag of the Jolly Roger, a flag that once could have gotten a man hanged around these parts, now flies along the streets of George Town to welcome the thousands expected to invade the waterfront Friday and Saturday for Pirates Week.
Police's North Side clinic rescheduled
A Royal Cayman Islands Police Service clinic that was postponed last Friday due to bad weather has been rescheduled to this Friday, Nov. 13.
Aces loved Cayman's ITF debut
Tennis history was made in the Cayman Islands last week when the first International Tennis Federation tournament was held here, at the club courts in South Sound – and the whole event was very successful, despite heavy rains disrupting the schedule at the start.
Table Talk Awards take center stage
The Brasserie, Blue Cilantro and The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman came away as the big winners of the inaugural Cayman Islands edition of the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards, each garnering three awards.
Coral bleaching in Cayman passes 'mass event' threshold
The waters around the Cayman Islands hit the threshold in recent weeks that could cause mass coral bleaching around the islands, part of a global event this year caused by warmer than usual water temperatures throughout the world’s oceans.
Juvenile justice center write-off: $678,000
The Cayman Islands government has written off nearly $700,000 spent on the partial construction of a juvenile justice center.
Weather system to taper off by weekend
The system bringing rain and winds through Cayman between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday was primarily a tropical wave moving west through the region, dropping more than 2.5 inches of rain on Grand Cayman.
Tropical wave will bring more rain Thursday
Weather forecasters expected Grand Cayman to get about an inch of rain Wednesday, and say a tropical wave moving in from Cuba could bring another inch Thursday.
Personal bests set in blazing heat
The weekend warriors at the 2015 Cayman Islands Triathlon presented by Elian are nursing sore limbs and feet after Sunday’s staging at Public Beach, but many are also glowing from the satisfaction of setting personal bests.
Weber's ambitions have no boundaries
Helki Weber was the female winner of Sunday’s gruelling Halloween 10-10-10, yet she had only decided to enter the race the night before.
Yacht Club spirits not dampened
The Cayman Islands Yacht Club was able to successfully host its first annual Fishing Tournament and Fun Day despite torrential rains throughout the day on Saturday.
Protesters demand lower gas prices, present petition
The government will soon introduce legislation to address complaints about high gas prices, Premier Alden McLaughlin told demonstrators outside the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.
Housing Trust wants more gov't housing
Reporting recent strides with its affordable housing programs and the relaunch of government-backed mortgage assistance, the National Housing Development Trust’s board of directors is calling on government to develop a new facility to help low-income people with housing.
Report: Frank Sound farm cleared of arsenic poisoning
The Pan American Health Organization has issued a clean bill of health to the 14.5-acre Powell family farm in Frank Sound, declaring arsenic levels in soil and groundwater within acceptable limits.
US healthcare reform has ripple effects for Cayman captives
The U.S. Affordable Care Act and the consolidation it has caused in the healthcare industry is also having an impact on the number of healthcare captives in Cayman.
Seaweed invasion continues
The sargassum seaweed invasion of Seven Mile Beach is likely to be over by Wednesday.
Smith Road work nearly done
Work to widen Smith Road through central George Town should be wrapped up by the end of this month, weather permitting.
O'Keeffe gets a marathon buzz
Ronan O’Keeffe is a typical example of someone who was a casual runner in his homeland, and became enamoured with the sport in Cayman after adapting to the glorious weather and thriving running scene.
Keast is not slowing down at 40
This is the busiest time of the year for runners, with the Cayman Marathon approaching in December. Yet at the start of this year, Andrew Keast was bursting with so much energy, he ran seven 26.2-mile races in as many months.
Ronaldo has no reason to rejoin United
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer speculation is rife again, even though the transfer window only closed at the start of September and Real Madrid will not release the world’s No. 1 footballer until next summer at the earliest.
Hernandez, 14, adapting well on college football scene
Monique Hernandez is one of many talented Caymanian female footballers making an impression in high school and college leagues in the United States.
National Trust introduces carbon-offset program
The National Trust, in partnership with GreenTech Ltd., has launched a voluntary carbon-offset scheme, giving companies the opportunity to invest in solar panels to be installed on schools.
Stars will play for Dominica fund
Caribbean sports stars will turn out for a celebrity 20-over cricket match in Barbados this weekend in support of Dominica which is still grappling with the devastation left by Tropical Storm Erika a month ago.
Dailey promotes kids riding more
The vibrant Cayman cycling scene is gradually attracting youngsters into the sport, which was an obvious fact at last week’s time trial.
Samoa Games emphasized unity
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee is pleased with how well the athletes competed at the Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games last week.
2015 storm season slow at peak
The historic peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is Sept. 10, but it has been a very slow season so far this year.
Ameline's input worth every second
Jerome Ameline went to the most ridiculous lengths to prepare for Sunday’s 10-mile time trial from the Paradise Seaside Grill on South Church Street.
Comins did CrossFit on vacation
Gill Comins is one of those annoying people who is so super-fit that even when on vacation they spend most of their time in a gym.
Smith Road congestion to extend to late October
The $1.8 million road-widening project on Smith Road that started in July will not be finished until late October.
Stormy weather will not last long, forecaster says
A tropical wave and the remnants of Tropical Storm Erika combined to produce the stormy weather that hit Grand Cayman Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Lewison's adviser recommends a move to Florida
Peter “Lightning” Lewison is considering a move to the United States after his setback loss to Garrett “The Ultimate Warrior” Wilson on Saturday night.
Rare hurricane hits Cape Verde Islands
Hurricane Fred moved through the Cape Verde islands in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday and will continue to affect the nation through early Tuesday morning.
Hew has sights on Olympic glory
Lauren Hew is one of the most promising young swimmers in the Cayman Islands, which is why she was selected for the national team competing at the Samoa 2015 V Commonwealth Youth Games next week.
Macken is Cayman's tri queen
Celine Macken has been an integral member of the Cayman Islands triathlon scene for nearly 30 years, and in that time she has seen the sport flourish, particularly in the post-Hurricane Ivan years.
Severe weather forecast for Cayman Islands
Severe weather is predicted to affect the Cayman Islands over the next
24-36 hours, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
Tropical Storm Erika a travel threat
Tropical Storm Erika is not expected to come near the Cayman Islands, but it could interrupt air travel for those heading to Miami or London through the Bahamas.
Pete Ribbins Memorial Ride raises $6,000
Cayman Water Company held its third annual Pete Ribbins Memorial Ride last Sunday and through registrations and donations from the company’s Cayman and U.S. staff, raised $3,185.
Stroke & Stride's popularity grows as triathletes limber up
Christine Gibbs, organizer of the A Step Ahead Physiotherapy Stroke & Stride series, is pleased that another staging of the popular event went well.
Danny becomes first hurricane of the season
Tropical Storm Danny turned into Hurricane Danny on Thursday morning, becoming the first hurricane of the season.
Mellaneo tore ankle ligament while leading Cayman to third at Caribbean championships
He hobbled off the plane at the Owen Roberts International Airport on Tuesday on crutches, but that was not such a big deal for Corey Mellaneo, captain of the triumphant Under-15 Cayman Islands national football team.
Connolly strives to reach Olympics
Local athletes such as Kevin Connolly have embraced every aspect of triathlon, spending most of their spare time aspiring to be champions.
Ameline loves life in the fast lane
Jerome Ameline has been a regular competitor on the local cycling circuit for many years and considering he runs his own cycling fitness gym, the lively Frenchman is likely to feature in many races in the future too.
EU team evaluates Cayman's Doppler weather radar system
An evaluation of how the Doppler weather radar system is working in the Cayman Islands brought a team from the European Union to the islands recently.
Gall is fit again
Shenel Gall is one of the busiest sportswomen in Cayman and even though she is on a break from serious action, she is still heavily involved in touch rugby and flag football.
Hurricane season forecast revised downward
There is now a 90 percent probability that this year’s hurricane season will be below normal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Gaspar runs for 'mental hygiene'
Marco Gaspar has been a regular member of the Wednesday Night Running Club since he joined in its weekly sessions four years ago.
Missing part of cruise pier report published
Facing pressure from pro cruise port campaigners, government has released a draft of a management plan aimed at reducing environmental damage during the construction phase of the controversial project.
Rainfall down in Cayman as region struggles with drought
Rainfall in the Cayman Islands is down by 5.5 inches so far this year, according to the Weather Service, amid drought conditions across the Caribbean.
Courtis confident of closing gap
The A Step Ahead Physiotherapy Stroke and Stride series started last week in exciting fashion with last year’s champion Matthew Courtis having to settle for second place.
Arsenic test results due in August; waste removal starts
Health inspectors have gone home and environmental officials have removed a truckload of bulk waste while Cabinet Secretary Samuel Rose awaits results of arsenic testing on a Frank Sound farm.
Larner clear of mishaps this time
Derek Larner is one of the busiest athletes in the Cayman Islands despite being 51.
Cruise ports expand around Caribbean
Cruise ship arrivals are continuing to increase across the Caribbean region.
Make green spaces greener with local plants
A simple return to the traditional way of doing things can often be the most environmentally appropriate option.
Longtime island visitor recalls treasured memories
American Keith Rayner has been a regular visitor to Grand Cayman over four decades. While the beauty of the island was what first attracted him, memories of his wife and the time they shared on the island keep him coming back.
British Navy ship visits Cayman
British Navy support ship the RFA Lyme Bay is scheduled to arrive Wednesday in Grand Cayman for five days.
Testing under way for arsenic poisoning
Two health and science teams arrived in Cayman on Wednesday to test at least two dozen people in the Frank Sound area for arsenic poisoning and measure ground and water contamination.
Living in paradise surrounded by fashion
Nicola de Lima, owner of Cayman Fashion Group, talks fashion in Cayman.
Island Games teams announced
Cayman announces its Island Games teams to compete in Jersey from June 27 to July 3.
Weather radar still down
The National Weather Service radar is still down, more than two weeks after going off line.
Cayman Red Cross Nepal appeal raises almost $50,000
The Cayman Islands Red Cross’s Nepal Emergency Appeal has raised almost $50,000 to assist people affected by earthquakes that shook the Himalayan nation earlier this year.
Reef Resort happy to host Olympian
The Flowers Mile Sea Swim had many sponsors and one of them was the East End based hotel Wyndham Reef Resort which hosted Olympic gold medalist Scott Goldblatt.
Splash of medals expected at Island Games
The Cayman Islands swim team for the Island Games next month will be a strong one.
Cayman celebrates Queen's birthday on Saturday
The official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13 with a parade in front of the Legislative Assembly followed by a garden reception at Government House.
