Caroline James
News Editor
Caroline James is the News Editor of the Cayman Compass, responsible for managing news and editorial content across all platforms.
Originally from the UK, she was part of the award-winning international team at Sky News as Foreign News Editor. She produced major global stories from the field, including US and European elections, as well as leading the news desk, covering stories spanning Islamic State terror, Brexit, and Nelson Mandela’s death. She was also a producer at the channel, working on the flagship foreign news programme where she reported on the Arab Spring and Eurozone debt crisis.
Prior to that, she served in various roles in newsgathering and TV production at the Associated Press, based out of London.
She holds a MA in TV Journalism from City University, London, and a BA (Hons) in Arabic, French and German from Durham University.
Articles by Caroline James
Elections Office reports ‘multiple issues with signage’
Campaign materials have been left up despite what Elections Supervisor Wesley Howell calls “advance warnings and reminders” on that issue.
Manifesto watch: Will cost of living concerns decide the 2025 election?
With the price of goods significantly higher for Cayman’s consumers than it was four years ago, cost of living issues will be at the forefront of many voters' minds as they head to the ballot box this time around.
Key takeaways from Savannah candidates’ forum
Incumbent MP Heather Bodden went head-to-head with veteran broadcaster Donna Bush on Tuesday night, as both candidates made their pitch to constituents for the Savannah seat.
Party time: Rival groups rush to finalise line-ups as nomination deadline looms
Across Cayman, the election billboards are up awaiting the names and faces to be confirmed on nomination day and for the real campaign to begin.
Year in Review: A second look at the best overlooked stories of 2024
Compass editors spend a lot of time obsessing over how many readers we're reaching. Here's your chance to take a second look at some of the best, overlooked pieces we produced this year.
Year in Review: These were our favourite stories of 2024. Did yours make the...
Of the almost 3,000 stories published in the Compass this year, these are our pick of the crop. We hope there's something for everyone here. What do you think?
Jamaica pinpointed as source of ‘really widespread’ regional maths exam leak
An exam centre in Jamaica has been identified as the source of a leaked maths exam sat by secondary school students across the Caribbean earlier this week.
State funeral held for Queen Elizabeth II
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II has taken place at Westminster Abbey.
Scott: Businesses on ‘even keel’ to tackle cost-of-living hikes
The removal of the remaining COVID-prevention barriers in Cayman has left the tourism sector on an "even keel", even as the jurisdiction faces external factors inhibiting economic growth on a larger scale, according to Chamber of Commerce President Shomari Scott.
Boris Johnson resigns as prime minister
Boris Johnson will step down as prime minister of the UK, after a tumultuous week that saw a record number of Conservative MPs resign in a single day.
Study aims to help young Caymanians break the glass ceiling
CareerPoint and Oxford University are researching the data to better understand the mechanisms for career advancement.
Cayman’s Aaron Jarvis on course to make history
At 2,500-1 to win this week's US Masters, 19-year-old Aaron Jarvis hopes to defy some daunting odds as he makes history as the first Caymanian to take on the world's best at Augusta, Georgia, on Thursday.
Return of cruise: Passengers will not be required to test before they disembark
Premier Wayne Panton confirmed on Friday morning that cruise passengers will not be required to do lateral flow testing before disembarking in Cayman, when the first cruise ship returns to the jurisdiction on Monday, 21 March.
Russian invasion spurs Cayman’s Ukrainian community fundraising drive
As Ukraine endures a ninth day trying to repel a Russian military assault, efforts are underway 6,000 miles away in Cayman to support humanitarian efforts in the country.
Children’s vaccinations key to avoiding prolonged isolation and repeat testing
Avoiding lengthy quarantine and isolation periods, along with removing the necessity for repeated lateral flow tests, are among the top reasons for parents in Cayman to consider vaccinating their 5-to-11 year olds, according to two local paediatricians.
Doctors warn of “big increase” in child mental health issues since COVID
Paediatricians in Cayman are reporting a significant increase in child mental health issues over the last two years.
When all you want for Christmas is a negative PCR test…
Cayman Compass news editor Caroline James was one of 3,500 people who spent Christmas this year in quarantine. Here, she shares a glimpse into how she refused to let COVID-19 derail the holiday.
Gov’t: Outgoing travellers must pay for their own PCR tests
Government will no longer carry the cost of PCR testing for outbound travel from Cayman.
Police officer allegedly assaulted near the Annex
A police officer on foot patrol in George Town was allegedly assaulted on Tuesday evening.
How will lateral flow testing work for verified vaccinated travellers?
When Phase 4 of government's reopening plan comes into force on Saturday, 20 Nov., verified vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to quarantine. Instead, they will be required to undergo a lateral flow test on days 2, 5 and 10 of their stay.
