Topic: West Bay
The unaffordable lessons of Clifton Hunter
From the outset, the high schools project was ill-conceived, ill-constructed and break-the-bank unaffordable for Cayman.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news.
Ireland upset casual Honduras
The Heineken Sunday League World Cup was full of thrills and spills at the weekend as it replicated the real action that was unfolding in Brazil.
Market holds firm in Cayman
While the marketplace may have slowed down in recent weeks as we hit the traditionally quieter summer season, there is still good, solid activity within Cayman’s real estate industry.
Review: New $8 million disability center needed
A new centrally located learning center is needed for the growing number of adults with disabilities in the Cayman Islands, but budget constraints mean the $8 million facility is not part of government’s immediate plans.
Illegal lander sentenced to six months in jail
Magistrate Foldats said it was important to send a message to anyone trying to enter the Cayman Islands illegally that they would face harsh penalties.
Government ‘working on’ civil service rollover policy
Government leaders are still promising that rollover will eventually hit the civil service.
Narcisse set for Mohawks return
Jerome Narcisse is planning to continue his basketball journey in Europe.
Students awarded bikes for sporting achievements
Students, teachers and volunteers at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School in West Bay marked the end of the school year on Friday with a ceremony that included the donation of bicycles to several students.
Annex flagged for youth camps
Youth flag football will take center stage this summer.
Bush: House committee should review airport board
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush calls for a special committee of the Legislative Assembly to review the actions of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority board since December 2012.
Killa-Panthers eager to bite back
After a less than convincing start to their title defense, the Androgroup Killa-Panthers are hungry to make amends.
St. Ignatius champs in divine style
St. Ignatius High School Under-15 team won the Secondary Schools cricket competition by defeating John Gray High School at the Smith Road Oval.
Government budget passed just in time
Cayman's new government spending plan is passed with just days to spare.
O’Garro and Simpson weigh options
Shaad O’Garro and Deandre Simpson could be among the next wave of Caymanian talent to hit the hard-court overseas.
Panthers maul Sharks in opener
The Burger King Panthers have started their title defense on a positive note.
Police discipline an area ‘to improve on’
Cayman's deputy governor says some improvements are needed in the area of police discipline.
Mercedes in the driving seat now
It was no happy homecoming for Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel in the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, whose car let him down again as he retired after 37 laps.
Cayman bank records seized
German customs officials in Hamburg, Germany, have confiscated two containers with thousands of offshore banking records that were shipped from the Cayman Islands.
New liquor licenses for hotel, boats
Among applications approved in the latest Liquor Licensing Board meeting are the granting of liquor licenses for two boats and a new hotel.
Police nab 38 in crackdown
Police have launched an operation to crack down on anti-social behavior including drug use, car thefts, underage drinking, DUI and other driving offenses.
Finance minister lauded by peers
Cayman's finance minister receives kudos from his party's political opponents.
Family friendly fitness activities
Cayman's climate makes it easy to incorporate activity into family time, which will improve the family's health and children's concentration and problem solving skills.
12-year-old charged in burglary
A 12-year-old is facing criminal charges after police say he took a cell phone during a break in.
Powery wraps up another untainted campaign as Thunder roll
Jonathan Powery continues to enjoy success on the court.
Construction plans boost government coffers
The collection of a number of infrastructure and development related fees are expected to see a major increase in the next government budget.
Panthers start their title defense
Adult flag football is back on the local sports scene.
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.
Paddlers plunged into events
England captain Alastair Cook says his team can use their performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka as a springboard for an exciting new era.
The hosts took six wickets after tea in a thrilling final session but were denied a victory by Sri Lanka's final pair, who batted out five balls to salvage a draw at Lord's.
Bush: Further on the Auditor General’s report
Former Premier McKeeva Bush expands on his defense against allegations made in a recent report on travel expenses by the Auditor General's Office.
Elite athletes’ funding questioned
The Cayman Islands Elite Athletes program comes under some scrutiny from lawmakers.
Man stabbed in road rage argument
A man was stabbed in the stomach during a row with another man over driving.
Most entertaining start ever
It is billed as the greatest show on earth and so the World Cup in Brazil is exceeding expectations.
Tibbetts: Social housing policy likely
Cayman may require a social housing policy to address the provision of accommodation for people who cannot afford to pay for their own homes, Kurt Tibbetts, the minister in charge of housing told legislators last week.
Vehicle flips three times, driver survives
A 29-year-old man survived an accident in which his vehicle flipped three times.
Jamboree kicks off
Flag football is set to start its adult leagues.
Mining explosives seized, 25-year-old arrested
Blasting caps and explosive sticks are recovered at a West Bay home.
Brazil and Germany look likeliest
The World Cup kicks off with hosts Brazil playing Croatia on Thursday and by the end of the tournament in a month’s time the samba kings are confident that they will be hoisting the cup aloft for a record sixth time.
Police: Treasure Island death not suspicious
A man's death at Treasure Islands Resort last month is not considered suspicious by police.
Red Bull speedily returning home
Mercedes have dominated all season, but Red Bull bounced back in the Montreal Grand Prix on Sunday and the momentum may be changing with the Austrian race next.
It was a thrilling Canadian race for Cayman based Formula 1 fans at PD’s pub on West Bay Road on Sunday.
Tens of millions spent on welfare
The Cayman Islands government has budgeted $6.2 million for poor relief payments, $6.2 million in stipends to seamen and veterans, $5.4 million on staffing and admin for welfare recipients, $1.6 million for rental assistance payments and $1.5 million on food vouchers.
Literacy workshops held during Child Month
Students, teachers and parents got together in literacy workshops throughout Child's Month in May.
Separate MLA offices would cost $1M
The Cayman Islands government looks to keep the costs of MLA district offices down.
Bodden: Sports tourism is our focus
Minister of Sports Osbourne Bodden has his eyes on a number of issues related to local athletes.
Going forward through the ‘rear-view mirror’
All too often the local opposition to change is grounded in emotional appeals to a vision of a Cayman Islands that has long since slipped away.
Government sees Anglin as perfect sporting ambassador
As government looks to promote sports, it will continue to lean on one of its most prominent officials.
Lawmakers question traffic enforcement decline
The recent dearth of traffic enforcement officers in the RCIPS is noted by lawmakers.
Police ‘defer’ crime reports at stations; use 911 calls
Some local residents who tried to report crimes at police stations were told to call 911 instead.
Premier: New hope for Dart deal
Premier Alden McLaughlin hopes the impasse between government and Dart Realty Cayman Ltd. can be resolved within the next few weeks.
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.
Raw Bar Thursdays at Craft are heating up
Fresh oysters, shrimp, crab legs and more get served up every Thursday for Craft's Raw Bar night.
Grassroots appeal to 500 kids
The Grassroots Football Programme has just ended and was a notable success.
Applicants asked to reapply for BT affordable homes
Residents who previously applied for affordable homes in Bodden Town are being asked to resubmit applications.
Neighbor charged with attempted murder
Mark Allen Jackson, 43, appeared in court on a charge of attempted murder following an incident with a neighbor on June 2.
Ruling on West Bay Road lawsuit heads to appeal
The West Bay Road lawsuit decision will be appealed to the Court of Appeal.
Court: Illegals hid out for months
Two illegal immigrants were apparently allowed to stay in Cayman unknown to authorities since last year.
Man badly hurt in ‘chopping’
A man is badly hurt in West Bay following what police described as a 'chopping' incident.
Criticism of West Bay halfway house ‘absurd’
Writer says neighbors should be helping recovering substance abusers, not shunning them.
Government in talks on new fuel depot
A new bulk fuel facility is in government's plans, according to a list of first year accomplishments for the Progressives.
West Bay emergency team graduates
A team of 34 people has graduated to establish the West Bay Community Emergency Response Team.
Hurricane season under way
Hurricane season is under way in the Cayman Islands.
East End well served
Pupils at East End Primary were delighted to welcome back tennis pro Noel Watkins last week, as weekly tennis lessons once more resumed at the school thanks to Cayman National’s ongoing sponsorship.
Halfway house hopes hang in balance
West Bay residents have submitted a petition to relocate a new women's shelter.
Montreal will be highly charged as Mercedes feud rages on
The Formula One racing fraternity feels it is inevitable that the feuding Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are going to ruin each other’s chances unless they start working as team-mates rather than sworn enemies.
Warriors fight to alter history
History on the court does not favor the Dominos Warriors.
Halfway house put on hold
The official opening of The Bridge Foundation’s women’s shelter in West Bay has been cancelled after planning concerns were raised on the eve of the event.
Wedding dress vs. bureaucracy
Writer says Cayman should not demand duty or deposits on wedding dresses.
Budget seeks CUC rate cut
The Cayman Islands government is proposing some tax cuts for the private sector, a cut in diesel import duty and a modest one-time bonus for civil servants.
Digicel serves spikers
A fresh challenge should spike interest in local volleyball.
‘Horrific attacks’ under investigation
A man suffered serious head and neck injuries after being attacked with a machete outside the Dream Night Club on West Bay Road.
Judge urges witnesses to come forward
A Grand Court judge is urging witnesses to come forward when they have information about criminal activity.
Levy: Coed will raise summer flag
After a highly popular coed competition, the stage is set for a boom in flag football’s numbers this summer.
