Topic: West Bay
Residents press for answers at West Bay housing meeting
Housing Development Trust meeting gets of control with residents of Apple Blosssom affordable homes Thursday afternoon in West Bay.
Green iguana painted blue
The life of a green iguana in the Cayman Islands can be a tough one.
One year progress report (not just Tara)
Some Cabinet ministers seem to confuse the issuance of guidelines, reviews, frameworks and policies with real action or meaningful results.
Overseas stars will decide finals
Cayman basketball is set to crown its latest champion.
Accident victim wins $1.5 million payout
A court awards a car accident victim $1.5 million in damages from the estate of the driver who was killed in the collision.
Bise killer was freed days after murder
A recently convicted murderer was in police custody in connection with the murder back in 2008 but was released over lack of evidence.
Burger Shack cap off three-peat
With three straight championships, Burger Shack are officially a dynasty in local flag football.
Education minister touts successes
Government has released a “one-year progress report” touting the “many key accomplishments” of Minister Tara Rivers and her counselor Winston Connolly in their first year in office.
New ambulance for emergency unit
The Health Services Authority has purchased a new ambulance.
Spend surplus to cut CUC bill, opposition leader says
Cayman's opposition leader has some ideas about what to do with government's extra cash.
Anglin guilty of Bise murder
Chad Anglin has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of the 2008 murder of Frederick Bise.
Boat operators move into SafeHaven
SafeHaven marina, which underwent a $3 million restoration, has reopened for business.
Ebanks is a poster boy now
Boxer Tafari Ebanks is included as one of Proud of Them Committee’s seven young Caymanians to be featured on posters.
New campaign to end turtle farming
A renewed campaign to stop turtle farming in Cayman is under way in the UK with wildlife campaigners lobbying the British government to intervene.
Police to staff stations in EE, NS
Police officers will reside in North Side and East End stations.
Defense in Bise case decries murder ‘theory’
After Chad Anglin elected not to give evidence in his trial for the 2008 murder of Frederic Bise, the jury heard closing speeches from counsel on Friday and will be instructed by the trial judge on Tuesday.
Royal Ascot night will boost Commonwealth Games funds
Cayman is sending its biggest ever squad to the Commonwealth Games in July which will be costly, but at least the local Olympic Committee can rely on the fundraising efforts of Betty Baraud and her committee members for support.
Final course of the season for ‘Music on the Menu’
The Cayman Arts Festival’s chamber music concert series “Music on the Menu” is back for its final presentation of the 2013/2014 season.
Bridge results
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Burger King disconnects WestStar
Burger King appear to be cooking up a deep postseason run.
West Bay craft market on horizon
Plans are under way for a new West Bay craft market to help bring more tourists to the area, according to the district’s environmental and tourism committee chairman.
The shameful treatment of our mentally ill
A number of questions arise from recent events surrounding a mentally ill woman arrested and put into Fairbanks prison.
Fugitive confirmed murdered in Jamaica
Police have confirmed that a man murdered in Jamaica in March has been positively identified as Caymanian fugitive Anthony Smith.
Smith-Johnson serves as inspiration for local spikers
Chante Smith-Johnson continues to be a bright spot in local volleyball.
Fun is always the emphasis for little champs
The first Tennis Federation of the Cayman Islands 8 & Under Fun Event was held at the Paul Howard Community Courts in West Bay on Saturday.
Sunset eclipse their previous best
Sunset women achieved what any side dreams of and stayed unbeaten throughout the season and captured all the prizes in the process.
Teen’s robbery trial date set
A teenager charged with robbery on April 21 has had his trial set for August 4
Man robbed of $4
Four men, one armed with a machete, robbed a man of $4 at Camana Way, West Bay Road on Friday night.
Police seek ID on wanted man killed in Jamaica
Police are still awaiting positive identification on the body of a man shot dead in a gang-land murder in Jamaica.
Jury hears banker’s death was possible hate crime
A jury has heard evidence in the trial related to the death of Swiss banker Frederic Bise in West Bay.
Panthers stalk for more prey
Focus will soon shift back to the Panthers in local flag football.
Mystery over dead iguanas
The sudden unexplained death of 30 green iguanas has prompted the Department of Environmental Health to issue a public health advisory, warning people not to eat the reptiles.
Decrepit affordable homes to be demolished
Occupants of dilapidated homes in West Bay say they will be left homeless if the houses are demolished.
Jurors in murder trial hear of possible motives
Prosecution in Chad Anglin murder trial hears the killing of Swiss banker Frederic Bise may have been related to a robbery, a hate crime against homosexuals, or a sexual act.
Pizza Hut squeeze in to playoffs
Coed flag football is officially in playoff mode.
Veteran cab driver’s license revoked
A local taxi driver has lost his license after being in the business for more than 30 years.
Wanderers wrap up in style
The curtain came down on another Heineken Sunday League season at the weekend with winners Fidel Wanderers being presented with the league championship trophy.
Business in brief
A roundup of business stories.
Aerial operations begin to prevent mosquitoes
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit will begin aerial operations to treat mosquito-breeding swamp areas.
Brac will host game
In a bid to ensure that residents of all three Cayman Islands are able to share the excitement of the inaugural Cayman Airways Invitational Youth Cup event, the organizers have arranged for one of the games in the international football tournament to be played on Cayman Brac.
SMB: A beehive of activity
The 2014 high season has been busy.
New offices for law firm
Law firm Bodden & Bodden held a grand opening of its new office last week.
Kicking football out, Harvey is happier to get pedaling
The next generation of local cyclists is coming through, thanks to the sport’s increasing efforts to attract newcomers, and women like Ceretta Harvey are finding it a great way of being sporty and staying in shape.
Murder trial begins
The murder trial related to the killing of banker Frederic Bise began Monday with jury selection.
Dart committed to Beach improvements
Despite delays, developer Dart Realty says it is still committed to making US$3 million worth of improvements to public beach as part of its bargain with government.
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.
Man stabbed in bar fight
A 24-year-old man was stabbed in the neck in a bar in West Bay in the early hours on Saturday.
Flower show to blossom this weekend
The Garden Club of Cayman host flower and plant sale and home of Joyce Dunbar.
Wanderers stumble for first time
With the Heineken Sunday League championship already decided there was a distinct end of season feel to the three rearranged matches last weekend.
Get on board with Batabano
Sequins, feathers, music and revelry will fill the streets this weekend as Cayman Carnival Batabano returns for its 31st year.
Fraser: Camaraderie will be key
Brett Fraser knows his way in and around the pool on the some of the world’s biggest stages.
Bridge results
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By Rite dominant under Taylor
By Rite are on a roll after another victory, this time over Sol Tigers at the Jimmy Powell Oval in West Bay.
Burger Shack close to perfection
Burger Shack is cooking up a flawless campaign.
Dart presses government to honor deal
Dart Realty has requested that government “confirms its commitment” to fulfill its “outstanding obligations” to close a second section of West Bay Road and give a 50 per cent rebate on hotel room taxes.
Scholars intend to dim Sunset
Scholars International women play the mighty Sunset in the FA Cup final next week and are confident that even as underdogs they can overcome the unbeaten side that has already won the President’s Cup and sewn up the league title well in advance. Sunset want to seal their season with a perfect record and all three trophies but Scholars have other ideas.
Free vaccinations for children this week
Health officials are urging parents to take advantage of free child vaccinations available this week.
Chelsea fans not singing the Blues
Chelsea’s shock 2-0 win at Liverpool has again made the race for the English Premier League a three-way race with Manchester City the new mathematical favorites because they have the best goal difference if all contenders win their remaining matches.
Huge response helps halfway house for women
The Bridge Foundation has received numerous donations to help furnish its new women's shelter.
Colorful, crazy Batabano is coming
25 April Upcoming Batabano Events
Bridge results
Volleyball fans get their annual treat this weekend with three days of world class action on Public Beach, starting on Friday.
George Town keep Bodden Town waiting
Bodden Town must keep their celebrations on hold for the time being after drawing 2-2 with nearest league rivals George Town on Sunday.
Teen remanded for street robbery
A 17-year-old defendent appeared in Summary Court on Wednesday charged with robbery.
Felder: 200 electric cars by end of 2015
There are high hopes for electric cars in Cayman over the next two years.
Mercedes driving Chawe’s glee as Red Bull splutter
The annual duathlon is on this Sunday and although there are so many early morning sporting events on the calendar now, this is one weekend warriors rarely miss.
Brac recovery: A limited role for government
It will take the private sector, not the government, to re-energize Cayman Brac's moribund economy.
Campers leave beaches clean
Unlike in earlier years, Easter campers on popular public beaches went home and took their garbage with them or used designated rubbish dropoff points.
Boat captains: No safe haven from the rent
There is something fundamentally wrong when government gets all mixed up with business and politics.
Scholars sad that loyal Berry quits to glide elsewhere
Phillip Berry is one of the fittest and fastest footballers in the Cayman Islands, despite being one of the oldest players in the league.
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.
Woman robbed, suspect chased down
Some good Samaritans, including an off duty customs officer, get credit for arresting a robbery suspect.
Record cruise figures on horizon
Tourism officials predict record-breaking cruise ship numbers and an increase in tourism figures.
