Reshma Ragoonath
Journalist (news)
Reshma Ragoonath is a Cayman Compass journalist with over 24 years of experience in journalism.
Previously, Reshma worked as a journalist, news producer and co-anchor at the former Cayman 27 television station. Reshma is originally from Trinidad and Tobago where she graduated from the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago with a BA in Mass Communications and an Associate degree in Journalism and Public Relations.
Her successful series Compass Cold Case Files highlighted unsolved crimes in Cayman, two of which have moved forward through to the arrest stage, and through her talkshow ‘The Resh Hour’ she shone the light on topical issues in the community.
Reshma is passionate about covering stories that matter to the community ranging from politics to crime to personalities that make Cayman a unique and special place to live.
ARTICLES BY RESHMA RAGOONATH
Woman injured in home explosion
One woman was taken to the Anthony Eden Hospital on Friday night with injuries following an explosion at a Bodden Town home.
Author of ‘Breezy the Blue Iguana’ calls for responsible pet ownership
News of the sudden death of Breezy the blue iguana has left United Kingdom-based author David Roth and his family distraught.
Dog attack kills beloved blue iguana from children’s book
A well-known blue iguana, Breezy, has died from a dog attack. The iguana was found dead at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Brac students get taste of future at careers fair
High school and primary school students in Cayman Brac turned out at the Aston Rutty Centre on Friday to explore the types of jobs and careers that may lie ahead of them.
George Town South contenders debate jobs, government finances
Among the top issues for the three candidates were the rising cost of living, Cayman's education needs, the state of government finances and the absence of effective immigration controls.
O’Connor-Connolly returns to fold as PPM confirms Kenneth Bryan as deputy leader
Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has parked plans to retire and will instead seek re-election on a PPM ticket, she confirmed via voice message at the party’s convention Saturday night.
Senior linesmen of Little Cayman hang up their hard hats
For more than a quarter century Island Energy linesmen Waid Moore Bush and Philburn Ayton have worked tireless together through sunshine and storms to keep the lights on in Little Cayman.
Contractor sought for general aviation project
Cayman's Airports Authority is moving ahead with plans for its new general aviation parking apron, heliport and marine dock and is now seeking contractors to begin building the facilities.
West Bay South now largest constituency in revised voters list
West Bay South has passed Bodden Town East as the constituency with the highest number of registered voters, based on the revised electors list published by the Elections Office.
Captain Keith Parker Tibbetts honoured as Cayman Brac’s first National Hero
It was an overwhelming moment of pride not only for relatives of Captain Keith Parker Tibbetts, but those who call Cayman Brac home as the former war veteran and entrepreneur was named a National Hero on Monday.
Cayman’s only living National Hero Francine E. Jackson humbled by honour
A former suffragist and a longstanding marriage officer, West Bay grandmother Francine E. Jackson is Cayman's only living National Hero.
Premier pushes contentious bills onto parliamentary agenda
Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly has forced the inclusion of two controversial bills on the agenda for the Friday session of Parliament.
CIMA warns of ‘brain drain’ if new salary scale enforced
CIMA leaders have expressed concern that a salary provision could put the jurisdiction at risk of receiving an adverse FATF rating.
What voters need to know before Election Day
With Cayman's voter registration for the 30 April polls now over, attention will be turning to the next steps in the electoral process ahead of the general election.
Men yet to be charged in poached turtle’s death
Criminal charges have yet to be laid against the two men arrested last week with a wounded poached green sea turtle, which later died.
Fake election officials visiting homes
The Elections Office is warning residents to be vigilant of people impersonating its staff and carrying out surveys at homes in Cayman.
George Town’s $6M park takes shape
George Town's long-awaited Central Scranton Park is showing signs of transformation and, with a $1.9 million increase in its allocations, the Tourism Ministry is looking to take the project over the finish line.
Female turtle dies in poaching incident
A female green sea turtle was killed on Wednesday related to a poaching incident which resulted in the arrest of two men.
Port board chair defends $46,000 Christmas party
Cayman's Port Authority board chair Cline Glidden defended spending nearly $46,000 on a 2023 Christmas party for employees, describing it as showing appreciation for staff who work long hours under "dangerous conditions" to clear goods for the island.
Cayman to receive mental health first aid training
Plans are under way to create a new locally based mental health first aid training programme through the Addison Kelly Mental Health Education Fund.
