# cayman islands (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cayman islands. Page: Feed: --- ## [Barracuda captured after second Governors Beach bite](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/26/barracuda-captured-after-second-governors-beach-bite/) _2026-08-26 · Simon Boxall · Cayman Compass_ A statement from Department of Environment said, "A response team from the Department of Environment successfully removed the aggressive barracuda at 6:30am this morning (25 Aug.) from the Governor’s Beach and Westin area." The post Barracuda captured after second Governors Beach bite appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [CONCACAF Nations League schedule confirmed for Cayman](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/26/concacaf-nations-league-schedule-confirmed-for-cayman/) _2026-08-26 · Ileann Powery · Cayman Compass_ Fixtures for the 2026-27 CONCACAF Nations League have been confirmed for the Cayman Islands men’s national football team. The post CONCACAF Nations League schedule confirmed for Cayman appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Government buys Kiddiewinks to expand Sir John A. Cumber capacity](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/26/government-buys-kiddiewinks-to-expand-sir-john-a-cumber-capacity/) _2026-08-26 · Sarah Bridge · Cayman Compass_ Sir John A. Cumber primary school is to take over the Kiddiewinks Garden Playschool in West Bay to expand its teaching capacity. The post Government buys Kiddiewinks to expand Sir John A. Cumber capacity appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Minister wants various career paths for Caymanians promoted](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/26/minister-wants-various-career-paths-for-caymanians-promoted/) _2026-08-26 · Raymond Hainey · Cayman Compass_ Career paths for Caymanians should be promoted, minister says at job fair. The post Minister wants various career paths for Caymanians promoted appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Long waits top list of Health Services Authority patient concerns](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/26/long-waits-top-list-of-health-services-authority-patient-concerns/) _2026-08-26 · Daphne Ewing-Chow · Cayman Compass_ An independent review of the Health Services Authority found that long waits, poor communication and staffing shortages were the leading concerns among 483 patients and caregivers surveyed. The post Long waits top list of Health Services Authority patient concerns appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Section of Birch Tree Hill Road to become one-way northbound](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/26/section-of-birch-tree-hill-road-to-become-one-way-northbound/) _2026-08-26 · Staff · Cayman Compass_ The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure, in partnership with the National Roads Authority, advises that a section of Birch Tree Hill Road in West Bay will be converted from a two-way road to a one-way northbound road. The post Section of Birch Tree Hill Road to become one-way northbound appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Cayman same-sex marriage will come to pass, campaigner predicts](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/26/cayman-same-sex-marriage-will-come-to-pass-campaigner-predicts/) _2026-08-26 · Raymond Hainey · Cayman Compass_ The head of a new human rights group for LGBTQIA+ people has predicted that same-sex marriage will get the green light in Cayman. The post Cayman same-sex marriage will come to pass, campaigner predicts appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Regulator appoints new deputy head of securities](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/26/regulator-appoints-new-deputy-head-of-securities/) _2026-08-26 · Staff · Cayman Compass_ The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority announced the appointment of Geron Burnett as deputy head of the securities supervision division, effective 1 June 2026. The post Regulator appoints new deputy head of securities appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Communication devices banned in Cayman government schools](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/25/communication-devices-banned-in-cayman-government-schools/) _2026-08-25 · Daphne Ewing-Chow · Cayman Compass_ Government school students will be prohibited from using cellphones and other personal communication devices when classes resume on 26 Aug. The post Communication devices banned in Cayman government schools appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Skinification: Does eating for better skin actually work?](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/25/skinification-does-eating-for-better-skin-actually-work/) _2026-08-25 · Compass Contributor · Cayman Compass_ “Skinification” is the merging of nutrition and skincare, and it's big business. So which products are backed by science, and which are commercial opportunism dressed up in a lab coat? The post Skinification: Does eating for better skin actually work? appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cTUPFzuM9egb) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Ryan Thompson strikes gold in Belize time trial](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/ryan-thompson-strikes-gold-in-belize-time-trial/) _2026-08-22 · Simon Boxall · Cayman Compass_ Thompson’s recorded average speed was 46.052 kph, equivalent to about 28.6 mph. The post Ryan Thompson strikes gold in Belize time trial appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Rare false killer whale washes ashore at Barkers](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/rare-false-killer-whale-washes-ashore-at-barkers/) _2026-08-22 · Daphne Ewing-Chow · Cayman Compass_ What began as a routine turtle patrol at Barkers on Thursday turned into a rare rescue of a false killer whale calf. The post Rare false killer whale washes ashore at Barkers appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Cayman Airways adds more La Ceiba summer flights](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/cayman-airways-expands-la-ceiba-flights-for-second-time-this-summer/) _2026-08-22 · Daphne Ewing-Chow · Cayman Compass_ Cayman Airways is extending additional summer service between Cayman and La Ceiba after an earlier round of extra flights proved popular. The post Cayman Airways adds more La Ceiba summer flights appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [How first jobs helped shape Cayman’s biggest career success stories](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/how-first-jobs-helped-shape-caymans-biggest-career-success-stories/) _2026-08-22 · James Whittaker · Cayman Compass_ From labourer to Labour Minister, from stagehand to Hollywood and from intern to international finance, everyone has to start somewhere. Some of Cayman's biggest success stories began with humble first steps. The post How first jobs helped shape Cayman’s biggest career success stories appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [UCCI Pandemix Steelband perform at Pan Alive 2026](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/ucci-pandemix-steelband-showcased-cayman-at-pan-alive-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Staff · Cayman Compass_ The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) is celebrating the achievements of the UCCI Pandemix Steelband following its participation in Pan Alive 2026 in Toronto, Canada, where students showcased Caymanian talent and culture as part of one of North America’s premier celebrations of steelpan music. The post UCCI Pandemix Steelband perform at Pan Alive 2026 appeared first on Cayman Compass… ## [Letter: Cayman lags far behind in modern waste management](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/letter-cayman-is-far-behind-in-modern-waste-management/) _2026-08-22 · Letters · Cayman Compass_ We don’t have structured incentives or deposit systems; the vast majority of household rubbish simply accumulates at 'Mount Trashmore'. The post Letter: Cayman lags far behind in modern waste management appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Profile: Dr. Virginia Hobday reminisces on 25 years at Cayman Clinic](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/profile-dr-virginia-hobday-reminisces-on-25-years-at-cayman-clinic/) _2026-08-22 · Norma Connolly · Cayman Compass_ This year marks 25 years since Dr. Virginia 'Ginny' Hobday joined both Cayman Clinic and Jasmine palliative care centre. The post Profile: Dr. Virginia Hobday reminisces on 25 years at Cayman Clinic appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Cayman slips down energy cost rankings as regional prices rise](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/cayman-slips-down-energy-cost-rankings-as-regional-prices-rise/) _2026-08-22 · James McKeigue · Cayman Compass_ The latest Caribbean Energy Price Index shows that Cayman’s electricity costs have risen more slowly than elsewhere in the region. The post Cayman slips down energy cost rankings as regional prices rise appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Pic of the Week: Unique beauty](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/pic-of-the-week-unique-beauty/) _2026-08-22 · Compass Contributor · Cayman Compass_ Photographer Ivan Mclean found something special while on his way to a meeting in Cayman Kai early one morning. "I had been driving and was in a fairly meditative mood when I noticed the uniqueness and beauty of this stump at the side of the road. The post Pic of the Week: Unique beauty appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [50 years ago: Penalties for secrecy violations, concerns about US elections](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/22/50-years-ago-penalties-for-secrecy-violations-us-elections-could-influence-caribbean/) _2026-08-22 · Lynn Markoff · Cayman Compass_ On the front page of the 17 Aug. 1976 issue of the Caymanian Compass is a photo of Miss Leila Yates, who was turning 77 that week and who wrote for the Compass. The caption reported, “She could be seen hustling around the West Bay area with about 50 or more papers under her arm selling them to her customers.” The post 50 years ago: Penalties for secrecy violations, concerns about US elections… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HVpRGw1wNbPv) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Digicel publishes inaugural ‘Sustainability Report’](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/21/digicel-publishes-inaugural-sustainability-report/) _2026-08-21 · Press Releases · Cayman Compass_ Digicel published its inaugural "Sustainability Report", providing a comprehensive view of how sustainability is integrated across the company’s business strategy, operations, governance and long-term investments. The post Digicel publishes inaugural ‘Sustainability Report’ appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Job seekers wanted by ‘Hello 2 Hired’ programme](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/21/job-seekers-wanted-by-hello-2-hired-programme/) _2026-08-21 · James McKeigue · Cayman Compass_ The minister for Caymanian employment appeared on Compass TV’s Daybreak show to promote the “Hello 2 Hired” programme. The post Job seekers wanted by ‘Hello 2 Hired’ programme appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [New Caribbean exam qualification hailed a success](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/21/new-caribbean-exam-qualification-hailed-a-success/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Bridge · Cayman Compass_ Caribbean schools have "overwhelmingly accepted" the new CTEC qualification from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), according to CXC registrar and chief executive officer Wayne Wesley. The post New Caribbean exam qualification hailed a success appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Cayman Cycling to roll out Pedal Forward programme in high schools](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/21/cayman-cycling-to-roll-out-pedal-forward-programme-in-high-schools/) _2026-08-21 · Ileann Powery · Cayman Compass_ Cayman Cycling has partnered with local spin studios to integrate indoor cycling directly into local high schools’ schedules. The post Cayman Cycling to roll out Pedal Forward programme in high schools appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Ryan Thompson heads to Belize for cycling championships](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/21/ryan-thompson-heads-to-belize-for-cycling-championships/) _2026-08-21 · Ileann Powery · Cayman Compass_ Ryan Thompson is gearing up to compete for the Cayman Islands on the regional stage at the 2026 Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships. The post Ryan Thompson heads to Belize for cycling championships appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Beach litter poses serious threat to baby turtles](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/21/three-incidents-in-three-weeks-highlight-litter-threat-to-baby-turtles/) _2026-08-21 · Daphne Ewing-Chow · Cayman Compass_ Three incidents involving litter around turtle nests and hatchlings in less than three weeks have prompted the Department of Environment to urge people to keep Cayman’s beaches clear of rubbish. The post Beach litter poses serious threat to baby turtles appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Water company ran without a licence for almost 7 years](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/21/water-company-ran-without-a-licence-for-almost-seven-years/) _2026-08-21 · Raymond Hainey · Cayman Compass_ The private company that supplies some of Cayman's biggest tourism and residential hotspots operated without a licence agreement with the government for almost seven years, the Compass can reveal. The post Water company ran without a licence for almost 7 years appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Dangerous invasive toad captured in shipping container](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/21/dangerous-invasive-toad-captured-in-shipping-container/) _2026-08-21 · Simon Boxall · Cayman Compass_ Research shows that Jamaican boas died after the snakes attempted to eat cane toads, and it is thought that the population of Cayman's own native boa and other endemic species could be impacted if Cane Toads got loose in the islands. The post Dangerous invasive toad captured in shipping container appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Cayman boys win twice at Caribbean Football Union Challenge Series](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/20/cayman-boys-win-twice-at-caribbean-football-union-challenge-series/) _2026-08-20 · Ileann Powery · Cayman Compass_ Cayman’s boys under-14 national team finish strong in their campaign of the 2026 Caribbean Football Union U14 Boys Challenge Series. The post Cayman boys win twice at Caribbean Football Union Challenge Series appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [JN Cayman encourages Cayman households to strengthen savings](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/20/jn-cayman-encourages-cayman-households-to-strengthen-savings/) _2026-08-20 · Staff · Cayman Compass_ Cayman households are being encouraged to strengthen their savings by JN Cayman, even as the country’s strong purchasing power continues to help cushion the impact of rising costs. The post JN Cayman encourages Cayman households to strengthen savings appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7BCpNTKLtpP2) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [From Hogstyes to George Town: Historian traces capital’s beginnings](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/20/from-hogstyes-to-george-town-historian-traces-capitals-beginnings/) _2026-08-20 · Simon Boxall · Cayman Compass_ Piracy, early settlement and first industries were among the many areas touched upon during a recent National Trust presentation on the early history of George Town. The post From Hogstyes to George Town: Historian traces capital’s beginnings appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [CIMPA Next GEN event inspires Cayman’s future marketing leaders](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/20/cimpa-next-gen-event-inspires-caymans-future-marketing-leaders/) _2026-08-20 · Staff · Cayman Compass_ The Cayman Islands Marketing Professionals Association successfully hosted its inaugural "CIMPA Next GEN" event on 8 Aug. 2026, bringing together students, interns, emerging marketers and industry professionals for a morning of learning, mentorship and meaningful connections. The post CIMPA Next GEN event inspires Cayman’s future marketing leaders appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [New venue, great race for IndyCar in Canada](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/20/new-venue-great-race-for-indycar-in-canada/) _2026-08-20 · Compass Contributor · Cayman Compass_ The IndyCar series came north of the border to Canada this past weekend but to a different venue. After 40 years of racing on Toronto’s Lakeshore Blvd and through the CNE grounds, the Ontario Honda Dealers INDY moved 30 kms northeast to Markham and a brand-new racetrack. The post New venue, great race for IndyCar in Canada appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Wanted: Police looking for suspected burglar](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/20/wanted-police-looking-for-suspected-burglar/) _2026-08-20 · Staff · Cayman Compass_ Police have appealed for help to trace a man wanted in connection with a string of burglaries. The post Wanted: Police looking for suspected burglar appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Mother of murdered child seeks inquiry into initial police investigation](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/20/inquiry-of-initial-police-investigation-sought-by-mother-of-murdered-child/) _2026-08-20 · Raymond Hainey · Cayman Compass_ The mother of a murdered toddler has called for an independent inquiry into the original police investigation of the case. The post Mother of murdered child seeks inquiry into initial police investigation appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [School’s back – and so is a longer morning commute](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/20/schools-back-and-so-is-a-longer-morning-commute/) _2026-08-20 · Daphne Ewing-Chow · Cayman Compass_ Back-to-school season has arrived in Cayman, but with schools returning on different dates, some children are already back in classrooms while others still have nearly two weeks of summer left. The post School’s back – and so is a longer morning commute appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Police issue warning over traffic ticket text scam](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/19/police-issue-warning-over-traffic-ticket-text-scam/) _2026-08-19 · Raymond Hainey · Cayman Compass_ Fraudsters have hijacked the Cayman police service's name as part of an international text message traffic ticket scam. The post Police issue warning over traffic ticket text scam appeared first on Cayman Compass . ## [Cayman launches US reinsurance qualification bid](https://www.caymancompass.com/2026/08/19/cayman-launches-us-reinsurance-qualification-bid/) _2026-08-19 · James McKeigue · Cayman Compass_ The premier said Cayman’s bid to become a US qualified jurisdiction status should boost the Islands’ reinsurance industry. The post Cayman launches US reinsurance qualification bid appeared first on Cayman Compass .