Topic: Weather
Tropical storm forming in Florida
The National Hurricane Center has issued an advisory on the first tropical depression of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
Crowe keen to tri for Olympics
Marlon Crowe Jr. is one of a bunch of aspiring athletes who hopes one day to represent Cayman at the Olympics.
Aiming for Glasgow glory
The Cayman Islands clay shooting team knows it will be up against full-time world and Olympic champions when competing at the Commonwealth Games later this month but this tight unit is nevertheless upbeat.
BMW flips in morning rush hour
A vehicle spunout of control, hit a light pole and flipped leaving no one injured.
Krys defied the elements again to tick off Gobi March this time
Cayman businessman Ken Krys is the extraordinary ultra-distance runner who every few months takes on a herculean challenge and the latest one he completed was the six-day 155 mile Gobi March earlier this month.
New floating cruise terminal idea surfaces
A floating pier has resurfaced as a potential solution to the environmental challenges of building cruise berthing facilities in Grand Cayman.
Sand castles help build acts of kindness
A sand castle competition helps raise money for 23-month-old boy suffering from severe sclerosis.
Cuban boat stranded at East End
A group of Cuban migrants gets hung up in East End for several days.
Gov’t cuts back on mosquito control budget
Government is cutting back on mosquito control services this year, having budgeted $5.6 million - $74,000 less than last year.
Murray’s legacy continues to run
James Murray’s ultra-distance running has come to an abrupt halt having left Cayman for his Canada homeland after succumbing to the rollover policy.
Purple Dragons highly marked
Cayman’s Purple Dragon karate club had a special visitor over to oversee their latest round of grading and he was suitably impressed with their progress at the club base in the Mirco Centre.
Sea Swim 2014: ‘Let a thousand Flowers bloom’
The Flowers Sea Swim proves to be another outstanding success this year.
Copley praises all for plunging through tough conditions
The 2014 Caledonian Global Swim Meet, hosted by the Stingray Swim Club of Grand Cayman at the Lions Aquatic Centre, last past weekend was a battle against the elements as well as rival swimmers.
Conyers down HSBC, pace All Stars
Conyers, Dill and Pearman have one more chance at glory on the diamond.
Soggy wickets have decimated season
Unusually heavy rains have played havoc with the local cricket season but that has not prevented the players - especially the up and coming ones - from displaying their talents.
Sir John A Cumber remain undefeated in the LIME Primary Schools competition although they got a scare from unknown East End last week.
Grand Cayman prepares for potential natural disasters
Grand Cayman prepares for natural disasters with a lecture series and a tsunami exercise.
Party under a full moon
When the full moon shines down on Seven Mile Beach on June 13, it's time to party at one of Cayman's most popular annual events.
A bird’s-eye view of bird watching
The Cayman Islands has 17 unique subspecies of birds, so visit any of the National Trust's ideal bird watching sites to start building your "life-list" of birds.
Wight finally lands Men’s Champion title
The 22nd Amateur Golf Championships was organized by the Cayman Island Golf Association and held at the North Sound Golf Club over the weekend.
Beach format will kick start soon
Local footballers have never had so much choice to indulge in their beloved sport.
Hurricane season under way
Hurricane season is under way in the Cayman Islands.
Bespoke suits de rigueur in Cayman
Business attire still requires wearing a suit in many Cayman companies, and now thanks to travelling master tailor, Vijay Wadhwani, wearing a bespoke suit gives 'dressing for success' a new meaning - it's a professional investment in your career, after all.
Opposition leader: PPM should thank us
Cayman Islands Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush said Thursday that government members should be thanking his former administration for the budget surplus and for several development projects under way.
Playoff schedule
Inclement weather pushed back softball playoffs for a week.
Online Poll Hurricanes on people’s minds
The Cayman Islands’ population is considering its readiness as hurricane season dawns once more.
Stocking up for hurricane season
Residents are being urged to ensure they are ready for hurricane season as part of today's National Day of Preparedness.
Hopes dim for utility solar power
A large scale solar project to meet Cayman’s electricity needs is currently unlikely because of the cost of technology to make power from renewable sources available round the clock, according to Cayman’s Electricity Regulatory Authority.
CUC earnings jump 17.2 percent in Q1
Grand Cayman’s sole electricity provider has reported a jump in net earnings of 17.2 percent to $3.4 million, thanks to higher weather temperatures and more customers.
Swiss exodus? Tyco, Yahoo, others relocate to Ireland
Switzerland’s reform of its corporate tax code, plans to curb immigration from the European Union and a new initiative amending shareholder rights might lead to an exodus of multinational companies.
Government considers leasing East End farm land
Government is considering leasing lands in the area known as Furtherland Farm, on Grand Cayman’s East End, to independent farmers.
Questions at heart of Science Fair
Which swimsuit will make you faster, what sugar tastes better, and how do mosquitoes survive? These were just a few of the quirky questions asked by students at the annual Science Fair on Saturday.
Corbin’s runs left lasting legacy
Local elite runners used to seeing Dominic Corbin’s elongated legs speeding further ahead to win a road race can breathe easily now because the champion of short distances is leaving Cayman.
Wine snobs need not apply
Whether you're an amateur wine connoisseur or an aficionado, gain a deeper understanding of varietals, regions and ideal food pairings at West Indies Wine Company's Wine 101 class. Taught by sommelier Josh Wludyka, the weekly class is free to the public.
Aerial operations begin to prevent mosquitoes
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit will begin aerial operations to treat mosquito-breeding swamp areas.
Avery leapt from newbie to Ironman in record time
Dale Avery, best known as a tennis coach, enjoys the tortuous triathlon too, a sport that many local South Africans like him excel in. Tennis has its own physical demands but triathlon is in a class of its own for endurance demands.
Hew needs to dig deep again
Cayman’s young swimmers take the plunge again in the LIME 800 meter sea swim this weekend.
Kids anxious to impress scouts
Some of the world’s top Under-14 football teams converge on the Cayman Islands this week for the inaugural Cayman Airways Invitational Cup.
Special Olympics honor athletes
Special Olympics Cayman Islands put on a number of competitions to highlight local talent.
Brac marina spawns fears of flooding
Writers raise concerns over environmental impacts of proposed Cayman Brac marina.
Hew splashes quickly
The CARIFTA Swimming Championships started in Aruba on Tuesday and Cayman Islands swimmer Lauren Hew immediately qualified for the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games.
Cayman lawyer's Sherpa among Everest dead
A Sherpa who helped Cayman attorney Guy Manning reach the summit of Mount Everest last year is among 16 Nepalese Sherpas buried in Friday’s deadly avalanche on the mountain.
Thomas has a bright Future
Leighton Thomas Jr. has always been an exceptional football talent and that was confirmed when he top scored in the inaugural Under-15 CONCACAF tournament here last year.
Weathers has continued surge
Cayman Islands swimming is experiencing a resurgence mainly thanks to the skills, experience and direction provided by the still relatively new post of technical director.
Road work under way
Drivers have faced delays as the Linford Pierson Highway undergoes road surface repairs.
Queen’s Baton runs through Cayman
Inclement weather could not stop Caymanian athletes from completing the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
Airport overcrowding lingers on
Grand Cayman’s airport was packed from wall to wall on Saturday as rain delays caused a bottleneck of waiting passengers.
Brac Duck Pond: A proposal
Writer says a full-blown marina would be hazardous to the surrounding area.
Pascal limbers up
Alex Pascal’s prowess as a javelin thrower has already earned him plenty of props at only 19 and this weekend he starts his season hoping to establish himself in the senior world rankings by the end of the year.
Underwater sensor connects Cayman to tsunami network
George Town is now home to a tsunami sensor linking Cayman to the rest of the Caribbean.
Cayman bartenders handed lemons
Sky-rocketing lime prices has driven the fruit out of bar along Seven Mile Beach.
CARIFTA team announced for Aruba
Local swimming is gearing up for its next major international meet.
Alvarez wants to crush Cotto
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is possibly the fighter to take over the premier spot when Floyd “Money” Mayweather eventually retires.
Ag Show raffle winners announced
The winners of the popular annual Agriculture Show raffle prizes have been announced.
New appointments in tourism ministry
Two Caymanians are climbing the civil service career ladder after recent promotions.
Cayman asked to assist neighbors
As the Cayman Islands prepares for a summer youth basketball tournament, facilities have re-emerged as an issue.
Annual Orchid Show leads to a weekend in full bloom
Thousands of orchids were on display over the weekend for browsers to admire and to buy at the annual Orchid Show and sale.
CARIFTA hopefuls smash records
The inaugural Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association National Swimming Championships saw many records tumble as CARIFTA hopefuls sprinted to qualifying times.
Youth rally kicks off
With clear weather forecasted for the upcoming weekend, football fans should enjoy the action at the Cayman Islands Football Association Under-12 Rally at the T.E McField Sports Center on Saturday.
Tourism chiefs urged to drop travel taxes
Caribbean tourism bosses need to negotiate as a block to slash harmful “travel taxes” through “free trade” arrangements with key markets, particularly the US, a regional tourism expert has claimed.
Camana Bay hosts top swimmers
The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association continues to raise the standard for organized sport in the Cayman Islands.
Racers rev up for new season
Local motorsports is shifting back into gear.
Travers ready to hit the slopes
Cayman’s sole competitor in the Sochi Winter Olympics, Dow Travers, dons his skis Wednesday to compete in the Men’s Giant Slalom.
Dealing with weather pains
Some physical ailments appear to be prone to changes in weather.
January was third wettest ever
The sunshine that typically arrives with the new year in Cayman was relatively rarely seen as the island splashed through an unusually wet January.
Margaritaville flags Big Game party
Locals have another option for experiencing Super Bowl drama.
Online poll: More legal intervention needed on roads
More roadblocks to catch those who break the law, and harsher punishments when they get caught, will make Cayman’s roads safer, poll respondents say.
Healthy eating: Soups showcase vegetables
Soups are ideal to incorporate into a healthy diet
Locals question Peyton’s quest
Cayman fans debate Peyton Manning's quest for another Super Bowl ring.
Mercuryman tested their mettle
Completing a half-iron triathlon is the toughest sporting challenge in the Cayman Islands, yet around 100 did so and in horrendous conditions many finished with smiles on their faces.
Car show runs to Festival Green
Local auto enthusiasts can shift their excitement into gear.
Cayman Cookout was a feast of a festival
The Cayman Cookout 2014 managed to defy the weather, offering a number of events, including the Bon Vivant Champagne Brunch Cook-Off.
CONCACAF Women’s U-20 championship: US and Mexico likely for final
Cayman Islands may be out of the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship but it is still worth going to the Truman Bodden Sports Complex this weekend to watch top-class action.
