Topic: Weather
Companies get racy to eradicate polio
Companies got creative with their bed designs, one of which featured a James Bond theme.
Mercuryman’s rep is already big
Super fit athletes will work through the pain barrier this Sunday in the second staging of the Mercuryman triathlon.
Although very new to the sporting calendar, so well was organized in the scenic setting of East End, its reputation grew exponentially.
Carnival interested in dock partnership
One of Carnival’s top executives has dismissed a floating pier concept for Grand Cayman as “pie in the sky” and urged government to move ahead with a long term solution by building two permanent cruise piers in George Town harbor.
Six-year-old creates art from discarded bottle caps
A young boy makes artwork from hundreds of bottle caps found littered on Cayman's beaches.
US weather impacts Cayman garbage collections
A delay in the delivery of new garbage trucks, in part due to the severe weather in the United States, has exacerbated ongoing garbage collections problems in the Cayman Islands.
Sealy did not net MLS spot but keeps faith in his own ability
Top local goalkeeper Ramon Sealy missed out on a spot at the annual Adidas Major League Soccer Combine but he enjoyed the chance to see what is needed to make it in the pros and will work harder to achieve his goals.
Weather frustrates local vendors
The weather front affecting the Cayman Islands has kept cruise ships at bay and impacted tourist-related businesses.
Floating dock offers eco-friendly pier solution
A newly developed floating pier, pioneered in Norway, has been put forward as a potential solution to the economic and environmental challenges of building cruise berthing facilities in Grand Cayman.
Police baffled by lack of evidence in search for missing man
Marine Police met late Thursday to plan how to proceed in their search for a 65-year-old Canadian cruise-ship passenger, reported missing on Tuesday morning from the Independence of the Seas.
Online Poll: Family is best feature of Christmas
That plenty of people thoroughly dislike Christmas is an ill-kept secret, but because the sentiment runs counter to so much popular culture, people do not discuss it much
Broncos and Seahawks tackle final postseason tuneups
For the select few, playoff aspirations are in focus on the gridiron.
Champs galore as events pile up
It was another fantastic year of sporting achievement in the Cayman Islands, with many established events attracting some of the biggest names in their respective disciplines.
Cayman can’t afford pricey airport plan
“The second floor could be built at a reasonable cost of maybe $15 million rather than the $200 million airport expansion talked about by the last government. The income produced by the expenditure on the additional area must justify the capital expenditure.”
Tannehill hits stride
Ryan Tannehill is quickly asserting himself as a franchise quarterback.
World leaders, South Africans honor Mandela
U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted the world Tuesday to embrace Nelson Mandela’s universal message of peace and justice, electrifying tens of thousands of rain-lashed spectators and prompting a standing ovation by scores of heads of state in a South African stadium.
Jingle Bell has nice ring
For all those with enough energy after the Cayman Islands marathon, there is another road run this weekend to keep their tired limbs moving, only it is much shorter.
Ebanks and crew land big one
Charles Ebanks may have the nickname ‘small fish killer’ but his latest catch was far from tiny.
Hulse: We can boost safe driving
Local racers hope to positively impact road safety in Cayman.
Huggins and Conolly race best
Gary Huggins and AJ Connolly should be all the rage in local motorsports.
Backup venues for Gimistory
With stormy weather continuing into the weekend and possibly beyond, the organizers of Cayman’s storytelling festival have announced potential backup venues for the week-long series of events.
Weak Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close
The 2013 Atlantic season has delivered the fewest hurricanes since 1982, despite forecasters predicting in May that it would be a busier-than-normal year.
Whoops! This window is not a garage…
A Ford truck ended up inside the doors of Juana’s Fashion and Gift Shop (near the craft market) in George Town, Grand Cayman late...
Cubans transferred to Grand Cayman
The 28 Cuban migrants that landed in Cayman Brac on Monday flew to Grand Cayman on Tuesday to be questioned, pending further developments.
East End pupils feel grand now
One of Cayman’s newest sporting events has given back to a school in the area where it was staged and put a smile on the faces of the principal and pupils.
West Bay Chapel church celebrates 75th anniversary
West Bay Chapel Church of God congregation celebrates 75 years of service to the West Bay Community.
Volunteer opportunities at Taste of Cayman festival
It may be four months away but plans for the 2014 annual Taste of Cayman Food and Wine Festival are already under way as organizers begin to assemble the volunteer corps.
Globetrotting pianist friend of Cayman
Pianist and Weekender columnist Julian Gargiulo is spotted on the popular TV show 'House Hunters International.'
Impact of super typhoon felt in Cayman Islands
Cayman's 2,500-strong Filipino community has felt the impact of Typhoon Haiyan.
Acker looks likely to stay king
The fittest of the fittest stretched and extended every fiber of their being to achieve one of the most gratifying events in sport - the Olympic triathlon distance.
From whimsical to nostalgic
Works featured at the Big Art Auction 2 raised money for the National Gallery and highlighted many of Cayman’s popluar and accomplished artists.
Works featured at the Big Art Auction 2 raised money for the National Gallery and highlighted many of Cayman’s popluar and accomplished artists.
Acker prevails in tightest yet
Months of muscle-sapping work went into their preparation and for many at the Cayman Islands triathlon on Sunday every single ounce of effort beforehand was worth it.
Panthers pounced on Greenies
An inspired bowling spell from Carneth Thomas who took 3 wickets for 7 runs and ably supported by Desrene Cox who grabbed 2 wickets took Panthers to victory over Greenies in the LIME Women 8- A- Side tournament.
Fraser inspires next generation to make a splash
Brett Fraser is in strict training in New York for his next big meet in a few weeks where the weather seems to turn chillier every day.
Cayman ranks high among top lifestyle destinations
The Cayman Islands is the second most desirable place to live out of 23 tax friendly places worldwide ranked by real estate firm Knight Frank in its Global Lifestyle Review.
Cayman may host big swims
A big swim and coaching clinic in the days leading up to it are the exciting events for swimming enthusiasts next month.
North Sound drowning was misadventure
A Coroner's Jury determined that Marco Peter Oliver Rankine, 20, died by misadventure.
Fears grow for missing Olympic sailor
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of a retired police officer and Olympic sailor after his boat was found empty, washed up on reefs off Cayman Kai.
Fraser nipped ahead of posse
The 25th Annual CUC Sea Swim took place in amazing open water conditions sea as calm as glas, a favorable current and world class competition to challenge the local favorites.
Lack of world title due to weather and rented boats
While Cayman produced top five finishes, there was some disappointment in Lake Havasu.
Charity replay
The Charity Shield football match between Bodden Town and Scholars International was postponed on Sunday due to bad weather a few minutes after it started.
It will be replayed on Wednesday Oct. 16 at the TE McField Annex Field, kick off 7.30 p.m.
Oktoberfest brings on bratwurst and beer
Oktoberfest may be over in Germany, but it's just getting started here in the Cayman Islands.
Camera lost and found after amazing ocean journey
A camera lost in Cayman Brac will be returned to its owner after washing up on a beach in Texas nine months later.
Caribbean hoopsters target us
The arrival of a central public venue for basketball should bring a major regional tournament.
Labor force survey to start Sunday
The Economics and Statistics Office will start its annual labor force survey on Sunday, calling on random households across the islands, estimating unemployment, household size and population.
Suspect still missing at sea
The search for a man who leapt into rough seas Tuesday night to avoid police continued throughout Thursday.
Torrential rains soak Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman was lashed by heavy rain as a tropical weather system passed by the island on Wednesday.
Weather system a soaker for Cayman
A tropical weather system will leave Cayman drying out for the rest of the week.
Man lost at sea was police suspect
A rescue effort on land, air and sea was under way on Wednesday for a
33-year-old man who dived into rough seas and was swept away by the
current after a police chase.
Weathers can build on pool of local talent for medal surge
Bailey Weathers is the new technical director of swimming in the Cayman Islands and, although he has only been here a few weeks, his initial impression is that there is a considerable pool of talent.
Bodden eager to house hoopsters
One of the lingering issues in local basketball is the lack of a central public venue.
Go to Jamaica, mon, and feel all right
The wonders and beauty of Jamaica are just a short flight away, so start planning your next weekend trip.
T20 big hits set to excite
Twenty over cricket has revitalized the game in recent years and attracted a younger generation and brought back fans who had lost interest in the Test and one-day formats.
Time Attack is plowing ahead
Only two more races remain in the local autocross season.
Diving for a good cause
dive event for breast cancer awarenss
Water Company soaked in the rays for Ribbins ride
Despite drier weather, the roads along Grand Cayman’s western peninsula were again flooded as nearly 70 cyclists, including Premier Alden McLaughlin, poured out of Cayman Water Company’s Abel Castillo Water Works plant, for a 40km ride in celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary.
Community rallies around Hannah
Hundreds of supporters turned out Friday to rally around little Hannah Meeson and her battle against brain cancer.
Changes on the air at Cayman 27
Changes are in store at Cayman 27 with an extended daybreak, CBS programming and more.
Foster’s swim attracts strong showing
The overcast clouds threatened but did not burst until later thankfully as the first open water sea swim of the new season went off without a hitch.
LIME: Cable ship to fix communications fault
A cable ship will begin a delicate repair job Friday, Sept. 20, to fix a fault along the Cayman Islands’ primary communications link, the Maya-1 cable.
Hurricanes threatening Caymanian heritage
The massive hurricane that ripped through Grand Cayman in September 2004 may not have taken any lives, but there were other casualties - namely invaluable pieces of Caymanian heritage, an audience gathered for a lecture heard this week.
Corbin set for hat trick again
The Fidelity Fun Run series had the second of three races on Saturday and the turn out again was impressive.
BritCay puts premium on success
The BritCay Premiums are leading one of local softball’s toughest divisions.
Crash, weather knock out power
Grand Cayman’s sole electricity provider said it’s sorry that more than 10,000 customers lost power over the weekend, blaming lightning strikes and a car...
Celebration surrounds Torah’s arrival
Grand Cayman's first Torah is cause for celebration in the Jewish community.
Rainy August leads up to Ivan anniversary
The Cayman Islands shivered and splashed through the wettest August in nearly 30 years last month.
Beach condo sales set to show healthy growth
Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association statistics show a healthy volume in beachfront condo sales this year.
Crash, weather knock out power
Lightning strikes and a car accident caused more than 10,000 customers to lose power in Grand Cayman this weekend.
Weathers breezes in
The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association has finally appointed a new technical director after an extensive search.
Bodden Town teen wears 2013 crown
The Leo Club of Grand Cayman crowned the 35th Miss Teen Cayman Islands last weekend
Explorers return to Cayman
Deep-sea explorer Robert Ballard, perhaps best known for his discoveries of the Titanic and the German battleship Bismarck, has a vast appetite for the unknown.
It’s all open to stride to victory
The Stroke and Stride series Race 2, sponsored by A Step Ahead Physiotherapy, took place last Wednesday at Sunset House.
