Topic: West Bay
Hellcats mauled Panthers this time
The Kensington Hellcats have been Cayman’s supreme flag football side since the sport began here over a decade ago, and on Saturday they emphasized why they are unlikely to lose that aura soon.
Small business tax breaks extended
Cayman's small and 'micro' businesses will get another year of breaks on licensing fees.
West Bay post office boxes burglarized
Envelopes that appear to have previously contained checks, bank statements and other documents were discovered at the back of the West Bay Post Office following a break-in Wednesday night, according to police.
Diverted ambulances delay response to heart attack victim
It took an ambulance crew nearly 30 minutes to reach an unresponsive heart attack victim in North Side Monday because there were no available ambulances in the area, according to 911 records of the call.
5K walk/run fundraiser to benefit halfway house
Recreational runners, athletes in training and supporters of a good cause are invited to take part in the Hope Foundation’s Walk/Run for Recovery on Sept. 27.
Kimpton hotel aims for November 2016 opening
Building work on the Kimpton hotel on Seven Mile Beach is on schedule, project managers say, and the hotel is poised to open on Nov. 1, 2016.
Two deny George Town murder
Two men denied killing 20-year-old Jason Powery in central George Town on July 1 when they appeared in Grand Court on Friday.
West Bay rape case in court
A man denied breaking into a woman’s home in West Bay and raping her.
Woman arrested for ganja at courthouse
Police say they caught a woman with suspected ganja while doing a security check at the entrance to the courthouse Wednesday.
New elections map goes to governor, assembly
Cayman's Electoral Boundary Commission has completed its work, leaving the fate of "one person, one vote" in the hands of lawmakers.
Defendant denies using mother's car in armed robbery
A man accused of using his mother’s “jeep” in an armed robbery at a Grand Cayman liquor store has denied any involvement in the crime, claiming, “I would not be so stupid.”
Demand notices sent on dozens of properties
Since the beginning of the year, demand notices have been issued by Cayman Islands financial institutions on 39 properties that hold a total of $8.45 million in loans.
West Bay man admits indecent exposure
A 48-year-old man admitted exposing himself to two women as they exercised near a school in West Bay this week.
Government in dark on full property value
Even after a recent valuation, the Cayman Islands government does not know what all of its property is worth.
Land crab study under way
A new research study will look at land crab populations in the Cayman Islands.
Personal finance meetings begin at MLA offices
A personal financial advisory program sponsored by two Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly members got under way Tuesday night.
Robbery defendants say they were elsewhere during heist
All three men on trial for the Dec. 17, 2014 robbery of Blackbeard’s liquor store in Grand Harbour claim they were elsewhere when the heist was carried out.
The Turtle Farm: A $30,000-a-day national meal
The Cayman Turtle Farm’s annual report has arrived. It contains bad news, and good news … sort of.
Home invasion reported in West Bay
A West Bay resident awoke Thursday to find two masked intruders in her bedroom on Town Hall Road, Royal Cayman Islands Police reported.
Audit slams Nation Building expenses
A report by Cayman's auditor general is highly critical of the former Nation Building Fund, but the country's former premier defends the program.
Ameline loves life in the fast lane
Jerome Ameline has been a regular competitor on the local cycling circuit for many years and considering he runs his own cycling fitness gym, the lively Frenchman is likely to feature in many races in the future too.
Legislature clears way for two developments
The Legislative Assembly approved two changes to the 1997 Development Plan on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Gran Palazzo condo project on North Sound and a new commercial development on the Linford Pierson Highway.
Rescued turtle killed in suspected second poaching incident
A large green turtle rescued from poachers in West Bay has been found dead in the ocean - apparently the victim of a second poaching incident.
Turtle farm breeding up, finances down
The numbers of turtles at Cayman's Turtle Farm are growing, but so are the operation's financial losses.
Wolverines outfox Lynx late on
Cayman Islands Flag Football Association showcased its first set of Monday night games in the centre of George Town at the TE McField Annex Field this week.
Auditor General Swarbrick resigns, to remain in job until October
Alastair Swarbrick, the Cayman Islands auditor general for the last five years, announced his resignation Wednesday morning just as he was on the receiving end of some sharp public criticism from Cayman’s political opposition leader.
Consultants: Alternate cruise port sites worse than GT
Consultants say there would be 20 times more environmental damage as a result of the dredging required if cruise piers were built in South Sound or West Bay instead of George Town harbor.
Fishermen warned over illegal shark fishing
Fishermen have been warned that catching sharks is now illegal in the Cayman Islands under the new National Conservation Law.
Seaman's son dedicates his call to the Bar
Cayman’s newest attorney, an aeronautical communications engineer and son of a seaman, was called to the Bar of the Cayman Islands last week.
Speed limit immobility: Sign of the times
It is difficult to think of an act of governance more simple than setting a speed limit.
14 North Side speeders rounded up
After getting an earful from North Side residents and eastern district MLAs about traffic problems earlier this year, police ticketed more than a dozen people during a Sunday crackdown at Rum Point.
West Bay Road speed limit to drop in September
A plan to change speeds along Cayman's main tourism thoroughfare has hit a bumpy road.
National Roads Authority managers said Monday that none of the speed limit changes proposed after public consultation last year have taken effect, including one that would lower the limits along West Bay Road between Bay Town Plaza and the old RBS Coutts building near Public Beach to 30 miles per hour.
National Roads Authority managers said Monday that none of the speed limit changes proposed after public consultation last year have taken effect, including one that would lower the limits along West Bay Road between Bay Town Plaza and the old RBS Coutts building near Public Beach to 30 miles per hour.
North Side speeders rounded up
After getting an earful from North Side residents and eastern district MLAs about traffic problems earlier this year, police ticketed more than a dozen people during a Sunday crackdown at Rum Point.
Police: Liquor law 'inadequate' to deal with problem bars
Police say they are "restricted" in carrying out investigations at problem bars and nightclubs.
Two Cayman Airways employees arrested for human smuggling
Police arrested two Cayman Airways employees Thursday on suspicion of human smuggling. Neither has been formally charged as of press time Sunday.
Flag games on Mondays from now on
Cayman Islands Flag Football Association is offering its Premier League matches on a Monday night from now on.
Gaspar runs for 'mental hygiene'
Marco Gaspar has been a regular member of the Wednesday Night Running Club since he joined in its weekly sessions four years ago.
Man dies after falling from guinep tree
A 69-year-old man who fell from a guinep tree in West Bay has died, police say.
Police command changes put more women in charge
Female police officers are moving up the ranks at the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Release of Nation Building Fund audit delayed
A government audit report into the Nation Building Fund, initially set to be released today, will now be made public on Aug. 17.
Thomas trial at Yeovil
Teenage footballer Leighton Thomas Jr. got a surprise offer last week – an invite for a month’s tryout with English professional side Yeovil for a two-year scholarship.
Two Cayman Airways employees arrested for human smuggling
Police arrested two Cayman Airways employees Thursday on
suspicion of human smuggling.
Man charged with attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend
A man appeared in Summary Court on Thursday charged with the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend and another man in West Bay last month.
Truck trouble: Time to put on the brakes
To a speeding truck overladen with cargo, a roundabout is the equivalent of a landmine. In other words, it represents real trouble ahead.
No owner of ganja stashes found
A West Bay man is found not guilty of possessing 6.4 pounds of ganja with intent to supply.
Analysis of residential home sales, US$3 million and under
Realtor estimate that there have been approximately 60 to 70 new properties built over the past year, or are committed to being built in the next year that are single dwelling, family residences in the US$1.5 million to just under US$3 million price range.
Pensions law under public spotlight
Employment Minister Tara Rivers began her round of public meetings on proposed changes to the National Pensions Law.
Cayman to celebrate Jamaican independence
Jamaica celebrates 53 years of independence from England this week, with festivities scheduled in Jamaica and in Cayman.
Father hopes for justice in son's slaying
The father of a man who was shot in the head outside a West Bay restaurant in January says he still hopes for justice for his son following the collapse of the trial against his accused killer.
A good day for justice in Cayman
Friday, July 24, was a good day for justice in this country. On that day, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal handed down three decisions upholding the convictions of three violent offenders, ensuring that they remain behind bars and away from the general community.
Camana Bay roadwork approved
Major changes to the road network around Camana Bay, including moving a section of the highway and building a new underpass, have been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
Burger King Panthers out-fight Kensington Hellcats
The Kensington Hellcats are always Cayman’s top flag football side and whenever they record a rare defeat, speculation rises on whether they will be permanently toppled. Analysts are busy doing just that this week.
Online poll: Cayman’s bus service gets bad grades
More than 60 percent of the respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll rated Grand Cayman’s bus service either poor or terrible.
Rape, aggravated burglary suspect charged
A 22-year-old man was charged Thursday with rape and aggravated burglary in connection with an attack in West Bay last week.
Two injured in West Bay dirt bike crash
A woman riding as a pillion passenger on a dirt bike was critically injured when the bike collided with a SUV Wednesday night in West Bay.
An argument for cruise berthing facilities
An argument for why the Cayman Islands needs a cruise berthing facility.
Cruise berthing in Cayman: A history of starts, stops and controversy
A historical look at more than 12 years of starts, stops, controversy and failure in the effort to build cruise berthing facilities on Grand Cayman
An argument against cruise berthing facilities
Caymanian Bo Miller makes an argument for why the cruise berthing project should not go ahead.
Man arrested in sex attack
A 22-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of raping a woman at knifepoint in her own home.
Conviction upheld in Bise murder case
Chad Anglin lost his appeal against conviction for the 2008 murder of Swiss banker Frederic Bise.
Jeffers's second murder appeal dismissed
Raziel Jeffers has lost his appeal against conviction for the 2010 murder of Damion Ming.
Pocket dials blamed for surge in 911 calls
An increase in “pocket calls” has been blamed for a dramatic rise in 911 calls over the past year.
Police: Woman sexually assaulted in West Bay by intruder
At about 10 p.m. Thursday a man entered an apartment in the vicinity of
North West Point in West Bay and sexually assaulted the woman living
there after punching her and threatening her with a knife.
Auditor General report: Government acted unlawfully on two major deals
The Cayman Islands government went outside the law in signing two major real estate development deals, auditors say.
Treasure Island deal in doubt
A multimillion-dollar agreement to revive the beleaguered Treasure Island resort is in jeopardy after the property was put back on the market.
Police step up patrols after another indecent assault report in West Bay
Police say they are increasing patrols in West Bay after receiving another report of a woman being indecently assaulted by a cyclist, the fourth such report made by female runners or walkers in the area.
Island-wide blackout forces businesses to get creative
It took 11 hours for CUC crews to restore power across Grand Cayman.
Cayman by the numbers
A collection of facts and figures from the new Cayman Islands Compendium of Statistics.
CUC power failure: Communications blackout
Cayman experienced a blackout of both power and communications from CUC on Friday.
Island-wide power outage hits Grand Cayman
A widespread power outage was experienced in Grand Cayman Friday.
Crazy for coconuts
Dominique Powell thinks he’s struck oil – coconut oil.
The long-time coconut grower sees demand rising for this popular nut that has received “superfood” status in recent years.
Longtime island visitor recalls treasured memories
American Keith Rayner has been a regular visitor to Grand Cayman over four decades. While the beauty of the island was what first attracted him, memories of his wife and the time they shared on the island keep him coming back.
