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
Mourners pay respects at national hero Francine Jackson’s lying in state
Cayman's last living national hero, Francine Jackson, has been honoured in a lying-in-state ceremony at the House of Parliament, where family, friends and officials gathered to pay their last respects.
Driver pleads not guilty in cyclist death case
A driver being prosecuted in relation to the death of cyclist Per Undheim has pleaded not guilty to three charges, and a trial has been set for February next year.
Divers get set for Women’s Dive Day on 18 July
Divetech will host the 12th annual PADI Women's Dive Day on Saturday, 18 July, to raise funds for the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.
‘Silly season’ in full flow at IndyCar race series
Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist join Pato O'Ward as they sign up with Arrow McLaren amid major teams shake-up at the IndyCar race series in Ohio over the weekend.
Franz Manderson takes his final bow as deputy governor
Cayman's top civil servant Franz Manderson steps down today after 44 years in government, saying his proudest legacy is improving ordinary people’s lives and leaving the public service “in good hands” with its first female deputy governor.
Teen launching debut book of poetry
Teenager Persephone Marshall will launch her first book of poetry, called 'Things I Never Said Out Loud', on 11 July.
Fewer planes on Cayman’s aircraft registry
Last year saw 47 fewer planes on the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands' Aircraft Registry than in 2024, mostly due to completion of leasing deals on aircraft temporarily registered here.
First hawksbill hatchlings of season recorded on Little Cayman
More than 50 baby turtles emerged from a nest on Little Cayman last week, marking the first recorded hawksbill hatchlings of the nesting season this year.
Government says it plans to update tenancy law this year
Government rejected a motion to update the nearly 200-year-old tenancy law, saying a bill would be brought forward in September.
Caymanian Jaxon Cover picked in first round of NHL ice hockey draft
Jaxon Cover, who got his start playing ball hockey and roller hockey on Grand Cayman, was selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 32nd, and final, pick of the first round of the NHL's annual entry draft on Friday evening, 26 June.
Reusable-cup subscription service to launch on island
A company is about to launch its new, deliberately not overly pretty, reusable cups for hotels, bars and restaurants in Cayman.
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.
