Matt Lamers Journalist
Matt Lamers,
Journalist

Matt Lamers

Journalist

Pinnacle Media Group Ltd
PO Box 1365 GT
Grand Cayman KY1-1108

E: [email protected]

Before moving to Cayman with his family, Matt Lamers was managing editor at the Alaska Highway News (actually located in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, British Columbia). Prior to that he worked in South Korea as a reporter and editor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics.

ARTICLES BY MATT LAMERS

Two men sought in armed robbery of George Town home

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Police are on the lookout for two men after an armed robbery in George Town early Saturday morning. Police said they responded to a report...

85 new COVID-19 cases reported; 14 patients in hospital

Matt Lamers -
Eight-five people tested positive for COVID-19 from the latest batch of 1,006 PCR tests, according to a Government Information Services statement.

Police investigating shots fired in George Town

Matt Lamers -
Police are investigating after shots were reportedly fired in the vicinity of Whitman Seymour Road in George Town shortly before 9pm on Saturday evening. Two...

Fact check: What MLAs got wrong in the domestic partnership debate

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The Cayman Compass took a closer look into some of the MLA’s wide range of opinions over the Domestic Partnership Bill, separating fact from fiction, and in many cases filling in the blanks.

Cayman top RE/MAX sales office globally

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RE/MAX Cayman Islands completed more than 600 transaction sides and generated more than $500 million in sales volume last year, reaching the top sales...

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EDITORIAL – A NiCE way to kick off the holiday season

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Fust in time for the holidays, beginning at 9 o’clock this morning, Cayman will embark on a most worthwhile effort, cleaning up our island for our visitors and residents who deserve not just pristine sand and seas but, indeed, pristine highways and byways as well. Spit spot. That’s the spirit.

‘This is our life’; Treats reopens after two challenging years

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Now, after two trying years, Treats has reopened at its original location in West Shore Center on West Bay Road.
Cayman Compass is the Cayman Islands' most trusted news website. We provide you with the latest breaking news from the Cayman Islands, as well as other parts of the Caribbean.

Mourant Ozannes rebrands to Mourant

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Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has launched a new branding and adopted Mourant as the overarching brand name.
Cayman Compass is the Cayman Islands' most trusted news website. We provide you with the latest breaking news from the Cayman Islands, as well as other parts of the Caribbean.

Five bullets found at Brac high school

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Five bullets of unknown caliber were found in a bathroom in the Layman E. Scott High School in Cayman Brac Monday evening.

Flag football sees most matches tied in overtime

Matt Lamers -
The Cayman Flag Football Association witnessed one of the longest game days in its history last Saturday with four out of five games ending tied in overtime.

Academy guest players shine at Schwan’s USA Cup

Matt Lamers -
In addition to the resounding success of the six Academy Sports Club teams who traveled to Minnesota last month for the 33rd annual Schwan’s USA Cup, five Academy players shone as guests on other teams.

80 ganja plants seized

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Police seized 80 ganja plants being grown in an open lot in North Side Tuesday morning.

50 years ago: Women’s Guild celebrates anniversary in North Side

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In the July 26, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, “North Side News” correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote:

Lobster Pot raises funds for Crisis Centre

Matt Lamers -
The Lobster Pot Dive Center took divers on a three-tank excursion on board its boat Larry earlier this month as part of the annual PADI Women’s Day Dive.

Ice on Ice raises money for Cancer Society

Matt Lamers -
Cayman’s ultimate casino and cocktail party, Ice on Ice, returns this year with another glittering affair.

HR pros gather at Kimpton Resort for conference

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The 14th annual Cayman Islands Society of Human Resources Professionals conference took place May 26 at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa. The conference was...

Jonathan Kern named top community police officer

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A Cayman Islands police constable, who helped develop a smartphone app to improve communication between neighborhood cops and residents, has been named the Caribbean’s...

Cullers call for lionfish import ban

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Some lionfish cullers are calling for a ban on the import of the invasive fish to force restaurants in the Cayman Islands to buy local.

UPDATE 4—1:30 p.m.: 4 killed in ‘horrific’ East End car crash

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Four people were killed in a two-vehicle collision around 8 p.m. Tuesday evening on Austin Conolly Dr. in East End. The cars collided head-on.
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