Topic: West Bay
Kind deed on bus leads to quest for cruise passengers
Cruise ship passengers Jerry and Pam Reding had only a first name to go on when they tried to track down a Caymanian woman who had helped ensure they did not miss their boat.
'The Beast' to recycle Christmas trees
The Department of Environmental Health will be putting its new wood grinding machine, nicknamed “The Beast,” into action in the New Year’s to recycle Christmas trees.
Workin' around the Christmas tree: For many, Christmas is just another day at work
Not everyone in the Cayman Islands gets the day off to enjoy the festivities on Christmas; many will be working.
Carli Lloyd wows youth at football camp
More than 150 people turned out for the Arie Smith Football Camp at Camana Bay’s Sports Complex on Dec. 21 to learn some new skills and meet a legend of the game.
Ministry of Community Affairs, Youth and Sports gives back to community
Staff of the Ministry of Community Affairs, Youth and Sports paid Christmas visits to residents of the Family Resource Centre, Pines Retirement, Golden Age and Bonaventure Boys Home.
A Christmas blessing for West Bay crew
The community cleanup is bringing pride, opportunity and Christmas cash to unemployed workers in West Bay.
Christmas is Hair!
Annmarie Tomlinson creates an elaborate hairstyle to mark the Christmas season in West Bay.
What's your favorite part of Christmas in Cayman?
From family to food and everything in between,
Christmas has a special meaning to many people here in Cayman. Out and
about on a recent morning, these West Bayers volunteered to share their
favorite things about the holiday season with the Compass.
11-year-old is Santa Claus to less fortunate children
Nadia Simmonds collected gifts for less fortunate kids at her Christmas party.
50 years ago: Car knocks out power
In December, 1965, West Bay was left without power for several hours after a car knocked down an electric pole.
Shell shock over turtle-riding scheme
After six months working as the head animal trainer at the Cayman Turtle Farm, Amy Souster quit because of the conditions in which turtles and other animals were kept at the West Bay tourist attraction, she said.
The big project the Turtle Farm wanted her to work on, which she said she learned about after arriving on island, was a scheme to train turtles to give tourists rides in the water.
Teen in stable condition after weekend shooting
Police are investigating a West Bay Road shooting after a teenager showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound early Saturday.
Woman escapes serious injury after vehicle flips
A pregnant woman swerved to avoid a car parked in the middle of the Esterly Tibbetts Highway and the SUV she was driving in flipped Saturday morning, according to police.
18 year old injured in shooting
Police say an 18-year-old George Town man was shot in the torso overnight. The man went to the hospital, where officers interviewed him just before 6 a.m. Saturday.
Diners may now enjoy majestic grandeur of The White House
With the appointment of a new executive chef with more than 18 years culinary experience, The White House, an impressive 21,000 square foot estate, offers a new dining destination for lunch and dinner.
Government gets its first electric vehicle
The Cayman Islands Postal Service will deliver packages to George Town offices in 2016 using government’s first electric vehicle, a Nissan van, which Cayman Automotive delivered Thursday.
Carli Lloyd to return to Cayman
Carli Lloyd, World Cup MVP and 2015 World Champion footballer, is returning to the Cayman Islands next week.
Letter to the Editor: Public burial spaces
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush says government has an obligation to provide public cemeteries.
50 Years ago: New baby in time for the holidays
A new baby and a wedding were among notable milestones ushering the Christmas season.
Giving thanks, Cayman style
The extended Denham Bodden family gets together for Cayman Thanksgiving each year.
Lighted beacon shines the way home
Lighted beacons were strategically placed around the island to aid mariners in navigation.
New Sir John A. Cumber Student Council aims high
While hard at work learning the three 'R's, a number of Sir John A. Cumber Primary School students are also honing their political and leadership skills as members of the school’s student government.
New warning over paraquat threat
The deadly weed killer paraquat remains a potential threat to pets over the festive season, despite a government ban on imports.
Bikers ride for Christmas toys
More than 50 motorcycle riders took to the streets on Sunday to collect toys as Christmas gifts for Cayman’s children.
VIVO offers flavor-packed food filled with goodness
Delicious, good-for-you fare is on the table at newly opened VIVO Cafe
Cayman cemeteries face grave problem
Two Cayman Islands districts face looming problems with cemetery space, with the problem in West Bay district being the most severe and East End looking to close one of its cemeteries next year.
New fire chief plans focus on response times, risk management
David Hails underwent what he described as a “baptism by fire” this week during an unannounced visit to the Cayman Islands, where he was introduced as the new chief fire officer.
Thoughts on the sensitive subject of cemeteries
Intertwined with culture, religion and public health, the practice of burial is a defining characteristic of the human species.
Anglin opts not to testify in his own murder trial
Devon Anglin, the defendant on trial for the murder of 4-year-old Jeremiah Barnes, opted Wednesday not to give evidence in the case.
New registration and licensing center set to open in January
The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing will start offering inspection, registration and drivers’ licensing to more conveniently service Grand Cayman’s eastern districts starting in January.
Devon Anglin trial: Experts give evidence on gunshot residue
Gunshot residue was found on the clothing of Devon Anglin, accused of killing 4-year-old Jeremiah Barnes, a court heard this week.
Esterley Tibbetts Highway widening project begins
The project to widen the southernmost portion of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway to four lanes, which was announced on Nov. 25, is already under way.
50 years ago: Birth of twins starts weekend baby boom
In the Dec. 8, 1965 edition of The Caymanian Weekly, a precursor to the Cayman Compass, a news item on page 5 highlighted a weekend baby boom on Grand Cayman.
American diver is 14th water-related fatality this year
A tourist from the United States died Sunday after he surfaced in distress from a dive off North West Point.
Murder trials, other trial dates set in 2016
A trial date for a woman charged with the murder of her daughter and another trial date for two men charged with a murder in George Town in July are among those set for the coming year.
Sunrise Christmas Concert brings community together
It was once again standing room only at the Sunrise Adult Training Centre’s annual Christmas concert at the John Gray Memorial Church hall in West Bay Church, one of the organization’s long-standing community partners.
West Bay residents reflect on Christmas
On a recent Thursday morning the Compass headed to West Bay, looking for residents to interview about Christmas in Cayman.
Diver dies on WB dive
A diver on a boat dive died after surfacing in distress Sunday.
West Bay robbers make off with groceries
Two men robbed a man of $35 worth of groceries at knifepoint Saturday night, police reported.
'Aunt Julia' laid to rest
Family and friends gathered Saturday to remember Julia Hydes, Cayman's oldest resident, who passed away Nov. 30.
Christmas charity calendars and cards
One of the ways you can support a local charity this season is to buy specially created calendars, cards or tree ornaments that donate funds directly to specific organizations.
Bikers rev up for Christmas toy drive
The Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association is getting ready for its annual Toys For Tots Charity Drive and Ride campaign, during which it invites the public to donate toys as Christmas gifts for Cayman’s children.
Ebanks hat trick sinks Luca
The DHL Sunday League produced some impressive goals spread across the four football matches on match day 6.
Witnesses recall seeing Anglin the night child was killed
Three women told the court this week that they saw defendant Devon Anglin on the night Jeremiah Barnes was fatally shot at the Hell Service Station in West Bay.
50 years ago: Bella Henning deemed interesting
In the Dec. 1, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, the weekly column “Personality Parade” highlighted a woman from West Bay:
'Aunt Julia' Hydes passes away at 106
Cayman Islands cultural icon Julia Almeria Hydes passed away Monday morning. The legendary folk musician, known to many as “Aunt Julia,” was 106 and Cayman’s oldest citizen.
The drum player and songwriter would have turned 107 in January.
Free AIDS testing this week
Six days of free HIV/AIDS testing have been organized this week as part of the observance of World AIDS Day, Dec. 1.
Teenager dies on boys home outing
A 14-year-old boy who died in an accident off a South Sound beach on Sunday was on a group activity organized by the Bonaventure Boys Home at the time.
Wesleyan youth express Christmas creativity with 'three Rs'
With Christmas just around the corner, one school is coming up with an innovative and environmentally friendly way for students to help celebrate the season.
CarePay trial: 'Everyone' supported CarePay system, claims defense
Defense attorneys in the CarePay trial say Canover Watson was made the scapegoat for the failures of many.
Local blackouts follow island-wide power outage
Intermittent power outages over the weekend followed an island-wide blackout overnight on Thursday.
Woman charged with jewelry theft says she was kidnapped
A former employee charged with theft of jewelry has denied involvement in a robbery at Mitzi’s Fine Jewelry, saying she was kidnapped the day before the robbery took place.
Dart, government confirm highway expansion deal
The Esterley Tibbetts highway will be expanded to four lanes along the full length of the route within the next 18 months after government and developer Dart Realty confirmed they had finalized the outstanding details of the National Roads Authority agreement.
The deal also involves the US$14.6 million purchase by the Dart group of the Dragon Bay lands on the North Sound.
Bailey gets to the Point safely
Chris Bailey completed the fourth of five sporting challenges he set himself on Sunday, in a cycling race he created to help charities.
Stabbing case goes to Grand Court
A man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a stabbing at the weekend appeared in Summary Court Tuesday.
Shillingford's sports snaps raise charity cash
If you’ve run a mile, ridden a bike or kicked a ball in the Cayman Islands over the last eight years, chances are you’ve been photographed by Ron Shillingford.
Bulk waste collections begin
It’s time to get rid of old household appliances, furniture and yard waste: the annual bulk waste clean-up campaign started this week.
Court visits scene of child's shooting death
Members of the court hearing the trial of Devon Anglin, charged with killing 4-year-old Jeremiah Barnes, visit the scene where the child was shot dead.
Efforts to help migrants thwarted by police
A group of Cayman Islands residents who chartered a vessel to try to bring food and water to migrants on a ramshackle boat say marine police prevented them from assisting the men.
Paddle Inn for the community
For nearly a decade, a modest eatery tucked away on Stadium Drive in the heart of West Bay has been a favorite for diners.
50 years ago: Before we had taxis
In the Nov. 24, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote about what is was like getting from place to place on Grand Cayman before there were taxis.
Court dismisses appeal against murder conviction
The Court of Appeal on Friday rejected arguments on behalf of Brian Emmanuel Borden, who was convicted last year of murdering Robert Mackford Bush on the night of Sept. 13, 2011 in West Bay.
Dyer's heavenly form makes him the fastest to Hell N' Back
Hell N’ Back 2014 champion Dominic Dyer easily defended his title on Sunday, winning the 10k by a clear margin of over a minute.
Retrial for child's murder under way
The Crown is expected to open its case on Tuesday against Devon Anglin, who is accused of murdering 4-year-old Jeremiah Barnes on Feb. 15, 2010 at the Hell service station in West Bay.
Legal action possible over port decision
Cayman Islands Government has been served with notice that a judicial review could be filed with relation to Cabinet’s decision to proceed with the cruise port development.
Man killed in car crash
A 21-year-old man was killed early Saturday in a one-car accident on West Bay Road.
Police report two violent attacks over weekend
Two unrelated violent attacks occurred over the weekend, one in George Town and another in the vicinity of Seven Mile Beach, police reported.
Man killed in crash
A 21-year-old man was killed early Saturday in a one-car collision on West Bay Road.
Cayman Turtle Farm rejects researchers’ claims of cruelty
Responding to a new study from Oxford University researchers calling the Cayman Turtle Farm “one of the cruelest wildlife attractions in the world,” Turtle Farm Director Tim Adam rejected the idea that the farm treats its turtles cruelly.
Neighbor not guilty of attempted murder
A Grand Court jury deliberated less than a half-hour on Wednesday before finding Mark Allen Jackson not guilty of attempting to murder his West Bay neighbor, Ronald Baxter Argenbright.
50 years ago in Bodden Town: Rededicating the church
In the Nov. 17, 1965 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a predecessor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote:
Police make quick arrest in store heist
A man was arrested shortly after a jewelry store robbery Wednesday in Grand Cayman’s main tourist district.
