Norma Connolly
Editor (Reporting)
Norma Connolly has worked in a variety of roles at the Cayman Compass since joining the publication in 2008, including managing editor, news editor and reporter.
As well as editing the weekly print edition of the newspaper, she reports on a wide range of subjects – including the environment, politics, development, crime and social issues.
Prior to moving to Cayman – a few weeks after a ‘brief’ trip to the islands to learn how to scuba dive – she worked in national and regional newspapers in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
She enjoys human interest stories that celebrate success or delve into weird and wonderful new worlds, as much as hard-hitting articles that hold the powerful to account.
Articles by Norma Connolly
Illegal coral nursery found at Smith Cove
Department of Environment officers have removed an illegal staghorn coral nursery found at the reef off Smith Cove.
Customs: Travellers within $500 limit have nothing to declare
The customs department has confirmed that passengers bringing items within the duty-free allowance into Cayman do not have to complete a customs declaration form.
Regulator: Home solar owners not required to connect to CUC grid
The utilities regulator has issued a consumer guide and statement which confirms that people can generate and consume their own solar power in Cayman, without being required to connect to the power grid.
Eye-health professionals warn of sun damage to eyes
Lying on the beach, looking through your polarised sunglasses at the spectacular contrasting blues of the lapping Caribbean Sea, may sound ideal, but health professionals warn it can be detrimental to your eyes.
Young entrepreneurs celebrated at Junior Achievement awards
Young entrepreneurs and business people, all still in their teens, were celebrated on Sunday night at the annual Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Junior Achievement Awards ceremony.
Electrician jailed for molesting teenage intern at building site
A Grand Court judge sentenced Samir Nepali to two years and eight months in prison for indecently assaulting a female teenage intern at a construction site last year.
Stony coral disease progressing slowly around Little Cayman
Stony coral tissue loss disease is slowly making its way around the coastline of Little Cayman, though currents on the smallest of Cayman's three islands may be slowing its progress.
BritCay plans 25% hike in SHIC policy premiums
Insurance company CG BritCay plans to increase premiums for its Standard Health Insurance Contract plan by 25%, a move that has prompted a review by regulators.
Aqua Bay development plan to return to Planning Appeals Tribunal
A Grand Court judge has ordered the chairman of the Planning Appeals Tribunal to reconsider his refusal to grant neighbouring property owners extra time to pursue an appeal against planning approval for the proposed $60 million redevelopment of the Aqua Bay condominium complex.
Two loggerheads first turtles tagged in new tracking project
Two loggerheads have become the first turtles to be tagged as part of a new tracking programme by the Department of Environment.
Scam email targets ‘candy wacky’ email users
As Flow prepares to shut down its candw.ky email service, its customers are being targetted with a scam email purporting to help them migrate to a new email system.
Flow delays planned shutdown of candw.ky email service
Flow is delaying its planned shutdown of its candw.ky email service, which it had earlier announced would be discontinued in August.
Expansion planned for Cayman’s coral laboratory
The Department of Environment is planning to expand the laboratory in which it is spawning and growing endangered corals.
Historic sightings of schools of hammerhead sharks off Little Cayman
At a glance
Divers on Little Cayman report four sightings of multiple hammerheads this year
Sightings of schools of hammerheads at these depths have...
Man pleads guilty to rape and wounding
A man has admitted wounding a woman he was accused of raping, when he appeared in court on Friday, 29 May.
Customs officer, 4 others deny conspiring to import drugs, firearms
A customs officer and four other have appeared in court, charged in relation to a conspiracy to illegally import firearms and cannabis.
Bail extended in Turtle Centre stabbing case
Drayson Watson, who is facing wounding charges following the stabbing outside the Turtle Centre in West Bay, of 78-year-old Kenneth Christian, who died three...
Two deny robbing man in bank car park
Two men who appeared in court Friday, 29 May, have denied robbing a man in the parking lot of Cayman National Bank in March.
Men accused of Rocky’s jewellery store robbery in court
Three men appeared in Grand Court Friday, 29 May, charged in connection with an armed robbery at Rocky's Diamond Gallery in George Town in April.
Date set for Al La Kebab robbery trial
A three-day trial has been scheduled in connection with a robbery in April at the Al La Kebab restaurant in Marquee Plaza.
