Topic: Weather
Postcards from the past
Grand Cayman on Old Postacards, a collection of postcards dating from 1910 to 2008, offer a glimpse into the island's past and highlights the rapid changes that have taken place
Officials prepare for hurricanes
Representatives of the Cayman Islands were on hand at a recent disaster preparedness training session.
Racers cornering summer props
Autocross in the Cayman Islands will host its last race of the summer.
Titanic wreck discoverer leads explorers down Cayman Trough
The Exploration Vessel Nautilus docked in the Cayman Islands before making its way to the Cayman Trough on Tuesday.
Editorial for August 21: Royal Watler's first impressions
For years, street vendors have been hawking trinkets and foodstuffs to cruise ship passengers disembarking tender boats at the Royal Watler terminal.
Tropical storm Erin makes waves
Tropical Storm Erin is the fifth named storm this hurricane season. The
weather event was upgraded from Tropical Depression 5 to its current
status on Wednesday August 14, 2013.
Cayman set for Bermuda clash
The thrilling football displayed at the CONCACAF Under-15 tournament in the Cayman Islands is bringing out the crowds, despite the rainy weather,
Consolidated Water makes splash with quarterly results
Consolidated Water reported increased revenue and net income so far this year.
Tropical wave washes over Cayman
Forecasters said things would start to improve on Thursday and Friday.
The calm before the storm?
Residents in the Caribbean should not be lulled into a false sense of security by a mild start to the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters have suggested.
CUC’s net earnings up 11 per cent
Grand Cayman's electricity provider enjoyed dry weather, increased sales and lower costs.
Governor says Kilpatrick ready for responsibility
Cayman's governor implies his replacement may be a bit more qualified than he was for the job.
Stand Up ...
Sharn Metz and Joe Curley are undertaking a challenge that has not been attempted before: they will paddle around Grand Cayman over the course of two days, on Stand Up Paddleboards, in order to raise funds and awareness for Feed our Future Cayman.
Prison boss: $10M juvenile centre not needed
It appears unlikely that a planned rehabilitation/justice centre for juvenile offenders will ever be completed.
National Trust shoot for support
A local community organization is turning to basketball for help.
Cayman weather radar imagery available to public on Internet
Cayman Islands residents can now track the exact location of coming showers using radar imagery posted on the national weather service website.
Stingers pushing CNB to the Extreme
The Cayman Auto Diagnostic Clinic Stingers have one more shot at a repeat softball championship.
Stand Up for the Children Challenge 2013
Stand up paddle boarding has become a hugely popular sport anywhere there’s water and let’s face it, the Cayman Islands certainly has enough to go around.
Winds on waters Perfect tunes for the Caribbean
Gordon Solomon and his wife Alta are both very well known on the local art circuit as they are established artists and display their works at a number of shows throughout the year.
Editorial July 17: Public left in dark over power bid
Monday's announcement that the Electricity Regulatory Authority had cancelled its February award to an indpendent power producer for 36MW of energy, citing lagging consumer demand, did more to confuse and bewilder the public than anything else.
Juniors clubbed together like vets
The Cayman Islands hosted the 26th annual Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships at the North Sound club and by all accounts it was a considerable success.
Rock and Reggae Concert a washout
The big night certainly did not go as planned. The first Rock and Reggae Concert arranged by promoters Music Republic was shut down before headliners Third World and Air Supply took to the stage, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal brought wind, heavy rain and lightning to the proceedings.
Punchy demo was fun for all
The Cayman Islands Boxing Association held a Family Fun Day to raise money for their boxing programme and to announce their new sponsorship from the Dart Foundation.
Chantal to be a rainmaker for the Cayman Islands
Tropical Storm Chantal was expected to bring heavy rain and the possibility of flooding to the Cayman Islands late on Thursday, despite losing some of its force.
Bermuda sun will heat up our play
The Cayman Islands are gearing up to chase sporting glory in Bermuda.
Marcus gears up for summer fun
Car lovers should stay revved up in the coming months.
Million Dollar Run fails to launch
Million Dollar Run 2013 has once again been foiled by Mother Nature.
Panton cashes in on rookie form
Matthew Panton was not the fastest rider at Jet Around Cayman 2013 but he was the richest.
Regina trots to podium finish
Equestrian riders recently showed their best moves.
Conditions hamper Jet Around turnout
Jet Around Cayman felt more like a practice than a major competition.
‘Culture Shock’ to inject new life into heart of capital
A new free monthly event, Culture Shock, will be injecting new life into the heart of George Town on the last Friday of the month
New tourism correspondent for Caymanian Compass
Experienced journalist James Whittaker is the new Cayman Free Press tourism correspondent.
Electricity, petrol set for summer months
With petrol prices holding steady and CUC's June rate trise in place, Cayman appearad ready for boosted energy consumption through the summer.
Little ones really tried their best
The 2013 Solomon Harris Try-This-Tri at Camana Bay on the Queen’s Birthday holiday was another immense success.
Hospital CEO Yearwood recalls her UWC school days in Wales
Chief Executive of the Health Services Authority Lizzette Yearwood learned years ago as a UWC student how to live and work in a multicultural environment and still uses those lessons today.
We’re all on a crest of a wave
The Flowers One Mile Sea Swim got another huge thumbs up from local residents.
Flowers bloomed in record surge
It’s hard to believe that a event that attracts nearly 900 swimmers started with only 60 not so long ago but that is the case with the annual Flowers One Mile Sea Swim.
Happy birthdays, Queen Elizabeth
The Queen's official birthday, two months after her actual birthday, is celebrated around the world.
Andrea breaks Northeast rainfall records
The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season smashed rainfall totals across the Northeast and pushed some streams and creeks over their banks but sped up the Eastern Seaboard without causing major damage.
Events postponed last week reset
Some events scheduled for last weekend were postponed due to the weather. These have been rescheduled as follows
First storm of the season pelts Florida
Less than a week into what is forecast to be an active Atlantic hurricane season, the first named storm was churning in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday, on course to impact the Florida coast.
Little League aiming to close out
Mother Nature can only slow down batters for a little while.
Hurricane response team prepared for worst
Emergency services and government heads have been urged to ensure their disaster plans are finalized in anticipation of an active hurricane season.
Bunce try settled their nerves
The Cayman Islands rugby team had plenty to celebrate over the weekend and judging by the partying afterwards there are still a few hangover heads now.
Season’s first storm could develop off Mexico
Weather watchers had their eyes on a weak area of low pressure over the central gulf of Mexico on Tuesday amid concern the system could develop into the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Little Gall made a big impact
Shenel Gall is small in stature but she has the heart and tenacity of a giant in her first full year in professional women’s football.
Premier urges preparedness
Premier urges everyone in the Cayman Islands to be prepared for hurricane season.
Weather related event cancellations
Some weather-related cancellations to keep track of Friday and over the weekend.
Movies under the stars at Ritz-Carlton
Movies under the stars season continues at Ritz-Carlton.
Marcus throws Starlet into first
Time Attack recently made a successful return to nighttime racing.
Editorial for 29 May: Change law to help out Cubans
The Cayman Islands should change the law that stops people from helping Cubans in distress in our waters.
Editorial for 28 May: Begin hurricane preparations
Begin making hurricane preparations before hurricane season starts Saturday.
Strzalko glides to Chinese kudos
A Cayman resident recently earned fresh props in kite surfing.
Warning sounded over busy hurricane season
Forecasters are predicting an above average hurricane season with 16 named storms, including eight hurricanes anticipated in the Atlantic.
Two drowning deaths over weekend
A Special Olympian swimmer from Uruguay died while taking part in the Butterfield 800 metre swim on Saturday.
Roje revving for glory
Local racers will be looking to unseat Roje Williams from pole position.
Guys paddle for kids
Two residents want to use paddle boarding to help a local charity.
Little Magic tell us all about balloons, bands and musical animals
Little Magic is one of Cayman's regularly-gigging bands. But what do they think about balloons?
Fuel costs driven by factors
Gas prices in the Cayman Islands are driven by several factors.
Sun halo appears on Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman residents and visitors were treated to a rather uncommon optical phenomenon known as a sun halo in the midday sky on Wednesday.
MCC inspired all
Local cricket fans, players, coaches and officials were treated to a short tour by the world renowned Marylebone Cricket Club last month and many are still enjoying the buzz of rubbing shoulders with the distinguished visitors.
Sun halo mystifies residents
An optical phenomenon known as a sun halo appeared in the midday sky on
Grand Cayman Wednesday, mystifying Cayman Islands residents.
Richmond-Peck’s bucket list checked on board True North
Couple takes sabbatical, world trip on water.
Roje shines with Starlet power
Roje Williams is reliving some of his former glory in a Toyota Starlet.
You ever feel like a fish out of water?
Fish Out Of Water tests your skipping stone skills, particularly when that stone is replaced with a fish.
Record arrivals by air this March
More people than ever arrived by air in Cayman during March, but cruise is still struggling.
Weather radar will improve hurricane alerts
The Cayman Islands’ new Doppler radar weather system will fill a “black hole” in the Caribbean’s ability to track hurricanes in the region.
Greenies great run continues
Greenies have improved considerably in recent years and another milestone came on Tuesday with a historic three wicket victory over the touring Marylebone Cricket Club at Smith Road Oval, writes Tim Haddleton.
Burke resumes assault on Time
Craig Burke should be revving up for more racing glory.
Samara’s bait reels them all in
As Cayman’s biggest fishing tournament launches, one angler to note is Samara Persaud.
Flight delays worry tourism sector
Budget cuts in the United States are causing delayed flights which could affect Cayman's tourism sector.
Eco-friendly destination choice increasing
Port of Spain, Trinidad – Almost a third of all travellers choose a destination because it is eco-friendly.
