Sarah Bridge
Journalist (news)
Sarah Bridge is a journalist for the Cayman Compass and has many years experience in UK newspapers and magazines.
Originally from the UK, Sarah is the former Leisure Correspondent and Deputy Personal Finance Editor of The Mail on Sunday newspaper, and has also worked for the Daily Mail and Mail Online, The Guardian and The Express newspapers. Most recently, she was Senior Consumer Writer for Good Housekeeping magazine.
Over the years, Sarah has written for The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The National, Travel Weekly, Forbes and CN Traveller UK among others. She is also the founder of travel reviews website ALadyofLeisure.com and has reviewed more than 250 hotels and destinations in the UK and around the world, including Egypt, Antarctica, Papua New Guinea, Morocco, Greenland, Jamaica and Japan.
Sarah holds a BA Dual Hons degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Sheffield. She is passionate about travel, tourism and the hospitality industry and is excited about discovering everything the Cayman Islands has to offer.
Articles by Sarah Bridge
MPs support duty-free increase to $800 with seasonal boost to $1,000
MPs voted in favour of increasing the personal duty-free allowance for residents returning to the Cayman Islands by $300 with a seasonal further increase for summer months and for Christmas.
Government reveals specific single-use plastic items it intends to ban
Eight single-use plastic products could be banned under legislation currently being drawn up by government.
Cayman’s seafarers to be honoured at annual Sea Sunday lunch
Cayman’s seafaring pioneers will be honoured next month with the annual Sea Sunday celebration, which, say organisers, ‘will be bigger and better than ever.’
Steak-and-wine fundraiser gets Humane Society closer to its new home
Cayman Islands Humane Society continued its series of fundraising initiatives in aid of its new West Bay shelter for cats and dogs, with a steak-and-wine evening in George Town.
Adventures of a fortuitous sailing couple
A couple who met in Cayman just a few years ago have set off on a sailing voyage around the world. Sue and Chip Ogilvie set sail from West Bay in early June and are heading towards Panama on the first leg of their epic adventure.
State opening of Parliament: Government sets out plans for new term
The new Parliamentary term officially began on Friday with the opening ceremony attended by MPs, civil servants and Governor Jane Owen who, as representative of King Charles III, delivered the traditional Throne Speech.
Students learn crucial life skills at CareerMasters conference
High school students joined government ministers and business leaders for a day of practical insights and inspiration as they plotted pathways to their future careers.
GT apartments architect optimistic as plans go back before CPA
The 10-storey, 245,000-square-feet The Eldemire development on Boilers Road by developer Legoland Real Estate is coming back before the planning board
Anglin concludes six-month fact-finding tour of government schools
Education Minister Rolston Anglin has visited all government schools across the Cayman Islands in a six-month tour which began in January with the Lighthouse School and concluded with a trip to the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) in June.
Airport expansion offers a chance to shape Cayman’s future
With capacity constraints, airport expansion is a national priority. It is time for a strategic rethink to build an airport for the future?
Lying-in-state tribute for former chief secretary James Ryan
A lying-in-state ceremony will be held for former chief secretary James Ryan in the House of Parliament on Thursday, 18 June.
St. Matthew’s graduate honoured for work in New York healthcare
Dr. Mason Blake Pimsler, a graduate from St Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman, has been recognised by the City of New York for his work in healthcare.
Commissioner Walton promises West Bay community police boost
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service concluded its series of community engagements with a meeting in West Bay on 4 June, with Commissioner of...
Visitors to get a taste of Cayman with cassava classes at The Mission House
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) has teamed up with the National Trust to offer lessons in how to bake the perfect cassava cake as well as providing guided tours around the historic Mission House in Bodden Town.
Green light for $40M development on Walkers Road
Planning approval has been granted for a $40 million commercial and residential development in George Town almost two years after permission was first given which was later overturned.
BermudAir launches direct flights to Grand Cayman and TCI
Bermuda’s national airline BermudAir is launching a new direct service to the Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos increasing Cayman’s connections with the rest of the region.
World Cup matches kick off a summer of sport at Camana Bay Cinema
For the first time, Camana Bay Cinema is going to be showing live games from the FIFA World Cup 2026, meaning that every kick, card and penalty of the matches shown will be seen in all their high-definition, big-screen glory.
From beginners to Beethoven: Starlight’s young musicians take to the stage
Musical stars of the future took to the stage at John Gray High School to perform classical and contemporary pieces after an afternoon of workshops.
Record air arrivals in April boost Cayman ahead of summer season
The number of tourists visiting Cayman continues to soar with April recording 47,884 visitors, making it the best April in the Island’s history.
Haines raises thousands for Meals on Wheels on the road to Rome
Former police chief Derek Haines and rugby friend Greg Swart have raised thousands of dollars for Meals on Wheels by trekking in Italy.
