Topic: West Bay
Old guard stays in charge of residency board
Nearly a year after it was elected, Cayman's government appoints members to the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board.
Rowe can’t see Reds failing
Liverpool fans in the Cayman Islands like Colin “Dougie” Rowe are convinced Liverpool can win the Premier League this season and they will edge closer after playing second placed Chelsea this Sunday.
Boat captains claim mooring fees out of their reach
Local boat captains say recent refurbishments of local marinas are driving mooring fees up to prices they cannot afford.
Cydonie keen on Glasgow props
Cayman’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete sees strength in numbers ahead of this summer’s spectacle.
Burger Shack drops Andro Elevator
Burger Shack is one win away from a perfect season on the gridiron.
Easter Week services
A roundup of Easter services and events from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday.
Hamilton is shifting
Formula 1 Fans of the Cayman Islands get another chance to watch a grand prix at PD’s sports bar this weekend.
Lawmakers: Coalition government under attack
Some backbench lawmakers claim government destabilization attempts are under way, while others say it's just part of the political game.
Police warn of Easter burglary threat
Easter campers are being urged to protect their homes against burglary
as police step up patrols to combat opportunist criminals over the
holiday.
Gardens in paradise: Flower show, plant sale in May
Whether you're an avid horticulturist or you are a hobbyist wtih a green thumb, the Garden Club of Cayman's flower show and plant sale will surely delight.
Nature as muse: A study in open-air painting
Artist Teresa Grimes carries on the tradition of 'open-air' painting that inspired renowned painters centuries before her with the Italian countryside as their backdrop.
Athletic surprise Bodden Town
Academy’s Jamiel White hit a hat-trick but North Side showed their resilience to earn a 4-4 draw in the latest Cayman Islands Football Association Premier League games on Sunday.
White scored in the 10th, 43rd and 57th minutes, while team-mate Ernie Jaques (14th) was also on target.
By Rite kept Prison caged in
By Rite stormed to the top of Division 1 with an easy victory against Prison while defending champions Greenies 1 had to endure showers of blessings at Smith Road Oval.
Hundreds of chickens die of botulism
More than 400 feral chickens in Bodden Town have died of botulism, according to a post-mortem examination carried out by the Department of Agriculture.
CML to face Wanderers in final
The finalists for the Sunday League CML Cup Final were decided last weekend with CML Claymores and Fidel Wanderers fighting through to next month’s final.
Cayman kids will get a kick out of facing finest clubs
Some of the world’s most talented teenage footballers will be competing in a youth tournament in Grand Cayman next month.
Seven Mile Public Beach – Sad story of politics and promises
Writer concerned that West Bay Road public beach area will remain a construction site.
New holding cells in place
New pre-built holding cells for suspected criminals arrived in the Cayman Islands at the weekend to replace ageing facilities that were condemned in an inspector’s report as “barely fit for human habitation."
Picture perfect day as dive statue is put in place
The Guardian of the Reef, Cayman’s latest dive attraction, is already attracting plenty of attention from scuba divers.
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.
Chef broke man’s jaw
A chef who broke a man’s jaw in a gas station brawl has escaped jail.
Palm Sunday services scheduled
Churches will hold special services on Sunday, April 13, the start of the Easter Holy Week.
Caymanian games of yesteryear
For artisans Deal Ebanks and Wray Banker, their handcrafted board games are a cultural homage to Cayman.
CML upsets Maples’ ambitions
With Fidel Wanderers being crowned league champions last week, the battle for second place in the Heineken Sunday League heated up at the weekend, with results meaning there is now a three way split for teams hoping to grab the runners-up spot.
Andro rising up for Burger Shack
With only three weeks remaining in the regular season, upper tier teams will aim to improve their playoff seeding in the Burger King Coed Flag Football League.
The need to pay heed to speed
In Cayman, urgency and dispatch are not valued, or even identified, as essential components of our social, legislative or bureaucratic processes.
LA meets on Brac for first time in decades
Lawmakers convene in Cayman Brac for the first time since March 2003.
Royal Ascot rides up again to help fund Olympians
At the Races, Royal Ascot Style, makes a welcome return next month.
It is one of the Cayman Islands Olympic Fundraising premier events, held during each four-year period and it promises to again be an amazingly fun-filled even
Baton relay on its way to Cayman
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee will celebrate the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, the traditional curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games, here this week.
Daybreakers spinning forward
Cycling in the Cayman Islands used to be a huge sport, with local riders regularly competing at the Olympics and other major tournaments.
lionfish Culls, Road, beach and reef cleanups planned for Earth Day
A lionfish cull and beach and reef cleanups are among the events planned for Earth Month.
The use (and abuse) of roundabouts
Motorists have been using the roundabout near the Kings Sports Centre as a parking lot. Further, some roundabouts could pose a danger to drivers, a local police report suggests.
Tea party raises funds for National Gallery
A garden tea party raises funds for the National Gallery.
GT’s ‘Swamp’ soon ‘Caribbean Gardens’?
The 'Swamp' in central George Town may soon be renamed.
West Bay MLAs want nannies exempted from rollover
Opposition lawmakers want to exempt specialist nurses and caregivers from the rollover policy.
Jeffers guilty of Ming murder
Justice Malcolm Swift warned jurors not to speculate when he summed up the case in the trial of Raziel Jeffers for the murder of Damion Ming.
Wanderers secure title again
Fidel Wanderers registered their fourteenth win of the Heineken Sunday League season at the weekend and in doing so clinched the league title for a second consecutive year.
Human Rights Commission members appointed
New life is breathed into the Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission.
Jury deliberates in Jeffers murder trial
The jury began deliberating on Wednesday in the trial of Raziel Jeffers for the murder of Damion Ming in March, 2010.
Policy: Access to services biggest challenge for disabled
Cayman's comprehensive disability policy will require significant funding and a societal attitude change.
Guilty: Jeffers convicted of Ming murder
The jury for the trial of Raziel Jeffers on a charge of murder returned the verdict of guilty on Thursday afternoon.
Burger Shack burn Impressions
Burger Shack remains one of the most dominant teams in local coed flag football.
Ebanks paves way for Hoopsters
After a successful showing in Orlando, a local basketball club has plans for more foreign kudos.
Smith too fast again
Cayman’s fastest cyclists vied for bragging rights once more on Sunday, in a circuit race, and there was no surprise over the winner.
Defense closes in Jeffers trial
A neighbor who lived next to the West Bay yard where Damion Ming was murdered told a jury that two men crossed his property minutes before the shooting started and he later saw a car drive off.
Pedestrian struck by car
A motorist hit a 55-year-old pesestrian on Sunday night on West Bay Road.
Crighton hooks monster
Connor Crighton nearly made local fishing history.
Jury told of accused killer’s previous murder conviction
Raziel Jeffers went into the witness stand on Friday and told the court he did not kill Damion Ming and has already been convicted of murder, but he didn't do it.
Sunset edging nearer to treble
Sunset Ladies have clinched the Cayman Islands Football Association Women’s League title, getting the three points they needed for an unassailable lead.
Creative Caymanians Wray Banker making his mark
Artist Wray Banker has been making his mark on Cayman's art scene for some 20 yeras
Defense says revenge motivated murder
Defence counsel in the Raziel Jeffers murder trial has suggested that the fatal shooting of Damion Ming was a revenge killing.
Ebanks to star at Magic Showcase
Juawon Ebanks will be in the spotlight at the home of the Orlando Magic.
Gov't sued over 2011 accident
A lawsuit is filed against the government in a March 2011 motorcycle crash.
GT surprised by plucky Academy
George Town remain at the top of the Premier League after Sunday’s matches but may rue all its squandered chances in the 1-1 tie with Academy’s youngsters.
Kids get great service to net practice
Tennis options for youngsters in the Cayman Islands have rarely been better. There are so many great programs and initiatives.
Coach Dale Avery will continue to run the elite squad of around 16 kids after the first PwC event this year.
Sign of progress for Kittiwake
Snorkelers, divers and other interested tourists can now access information about the history of the USS Kittiwake via a new information sign on the public beach by West Bay Dock.
Liquor board approves majority of applications
The Liquor Licensing Board saw more than a dozen applications at its quarterly session last week.
Dive operator prepares to sink reef statue
A bronze sculpture of a mythical creature, known as the Guardian of the Reef, has arrived in Cayman, where it is hoped he will become the island’s latest shore diving attraction.
Ex-girlfriend says man confessed shooting
Raziel Jeffers' ex-girlfriend told the court that he was proud and excited when he told her he had shot Damion Ming.
Defense pursues white car in murder trial
The jury in the Raziel Jeffers murder trial heard Friday about reports of a white car leaving the murder scene.
Capital projects: The proper role of politicians
Elected lawmakers should not be negotiating, agreeing to and supervising the execution of major projects.
Electric car test drive silent but exhilarating
A test drive of an Wheego LiFe electric car proves to be a feel-good experience.
Bridge results
bridge 18 mar 14
Boat repairmen describe shooting
Murder trial of Raziel Jeffers continues.
Power outage
Parts of West Bay and George Town were left without power Wednesday.
George Town still clear of champs BT
George Town remain top of the Premier League after another convincing win, this time a 4-1 victory over North Side.
Online poll: One man one vote under spotlight
A majority of voters in a Caymanian Compass poll reckon that single member constituencies are the way forward.
Patriots and Stingers eye repeat
Softball enthusiasts are set for another challenge on the diamond.
Stamma keeps Wanderers happy
There were goals galore in the Heineken Sunday League at the weekend with three out of the four games producing six goals.
Burger Shack deep fry Wok-N-Roll
Burger Shack continued their winning ways after quieting the chatty Wok-N-Roll, 19-6, in the Burger King Coed Flag Football League.
Jealousy was murder motive, Crown says
Jealousy over a girlfriend led to the murder of Damion Omar Ming in West Bay in 2010, a jury was told this week.
Move the GT dump
Letter writer says the dump is in the wrong place and needs to be relocated immediately.
