Cayman Compass

12/05/2026

Tables were filled at The Ritz‑Carlton, Grand Cayman on Friday, 8 May for the ninth annual ‘Power of the Purse’ luncheon – the signature fundraising event for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.

Tables were filled at the Ritz‑Carlton, Grand Cayman on Friday, 8 May, for the ninth annual 'Power of the Purse' luncheon.

12/05/2026

Goddess, Cayman’s first female-brewed beer, has made its debut across island and has inspired several of the women who helped make it to start their own brewing journeys.

Goddess, Cayman's first female-brewed beer, has made its debut and has inspired several women to start their own brewing journeys.

12/05/2026

Following an investigation prompted by reports of injury and self-harm at the police’s detention centre in Fairbanks, the Ombudsman has highlighted a litany of issues at the facility, including staffing shortages, inadequate training and CCTV blind spots.

The Ombudsman has highlighted a litany of issues at the facility, including staffing shortages, inadequate training and CCTV blind spots.

12/05/2026

Nearly five decades of swimming tradition continued in Cayman Brac as about 50 athletes dove into the 25-metre short course pool for the 48th annual George Anderson Memorial Sprint Meet.

The swimming tradition continued in Cayman Brac as approximately 50 athletes competed in the 48th Annual George Anderson Memorial Sprint Meet.

11/05/2026

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the Law Courts to release records on how legal aid funds were spent in relation to a specific court case, information that is typically not made public.

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the Judicial Administration to release records on how legal aid funds were spent in a court case.

11/05/2026

British tourists heading to Jamaica are being urged to exercise increased caution following a new travel advisory from the UK government warning of a rise in sexual assaults at resorts and continued disruptions linked to Hurricane Melissa.

UK tourists heading to Jamaica are being urged to exercise caution following a new travel advisory warning of a rise in sexual assaults.

11/05/2026

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service announced that two of its members, Chief Inspector Dian Dyer-Alexander and Police Constable Donville Myers, were recognised on 29 April by the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Network for their exceptional contributions to the service and the community.

Two members of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service were highlighted by the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Network.

11/05/2026

The outbreak of war in the Middle East disrupted the steady growth momentum that the region enjoyed in 2025, said a recent CIBC report.

11/05/2026

The Third Quarter Economic Report 2025, released by Cayman’s Economics and Statistics Office on 8 May, showed a drop in work permits despite a growing economy.

The latest report from Cayman’s Economics and Statistics Office on 8 May, showed a drop in work permits despite a growing economy.

11/05/2026

The prison’s Inmates Council highlighted vocational training and education as one of the main strengths of the prison, but the transition back to the community is seen as challenge.

For prisoners coming back into the community after a long sentence, housing, employment and acceptance are vital.

09/05/2026

Police have issued an alert for public assistance to locate 13-year-old Jahvarri Rankin who was reported missing on the 7th of May. Jahvarri is based in the East End on John McLean Drive and was last seen on the 4th of May.

The public are advising the public to call 911 if he is seen, or Bodden Town Police Station (927-2220) if his whereabouts are known.

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