Cayman Compass

21/11/2025

Barbadian soca star Peter Ram brought the house down at Pirates Week’s final street dance on Saturday night, saying that the warmth he received during his visit to Cayman has left a lasting impression.

Barbadian soca star Peter Ram lit up Pirates Week, saying the warmth he felt in Cayman has left a lasting impression.

21/11/2025

Cayman’s lifeline for struggling families has issued a Christmas appeal for people to donate food and cash to help those less fortunate than themselves over the holiday season.

Woody Foster, co-founder and director of the Cayman Food Bank, and Christy Whittaker of the Dart Group, a supporter of the charity, said Christmas would not be full of good cheer for many without help and that the number of those in need increased every year.

Cayman's lifeline for struggling families has issued a Christmas appeal for people to help those less fortunate than themselves

21/11/2025

Health Minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks announced details of a new National Health Policy and Strategic Plan for the Cayman Islands, saying it was “a comprehensive roadmap for a health care system that is inclusive, resilient and responsive to the needs of every Caymanian.”

Health minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks said the new National Health Policy and Strategic Plan focused on mental health and disease prevention

21/11/2025

Lawmakers have approved a $74.3 million budget for police, coast guard and regimental services for the coming year, an increase of nearly $15 million compared to what was originally allocated for 2025.

The hike in funding for these agencies will be used to help bolster staffing levels, especially in the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, where 45 new hires will be added, including 15 shift officers, 11 community policing officers, six traffic officers, and three constables on Cayman Brac.

Lawmakers have approved a $74.3 million budget for police, coast guard and regimental services for the coming year.

21/11/2025

Government is considering reviving plans for a landing dock for cruise passengers in West Bay in an effort to “spread the love” from tourism around the island, Deputy Premier Gary Rutty told members of Parliament during Finance Committee.

Government is considering reviving plans for a landing dock for cruise passengers in West Bay in an effort to “spread the love” from tourism.

21/11/2025

Immigration Minister Michael Myles says the processing of temporary work permits is getting out of hand, with Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman dealing with up to 40,000 applications a year, leading to delays in the granting of full work permits.

Immigration Minister Michael Myles says the processing of temporary work permits is getting out of hand, with WORC dealing with up to 40,000 applications a year.

21/11/2025

Two Cayman doctors have flown a series of mercy missions to Jamaica in a private plane in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Dr. Yaron Rado, a qualified pilot, and Dr. Richard Preece have made three trips to the country, carrying medicine, other medical supplies and aid items.

Two Cayman doctors have flown a series of mercy missions to Jamaica in a private plane in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

21/11/2025

A student was found in possession of a knife while travelling on the bus to Red Bay Primary School on the morning of Thursday, 20 Nov.

The Department of Education Services issued a statement on Thursday afternoon saying it was responding to the incident. It is not yet known how old the student is or how the knife came to be discovered.

A student was found in possession of a knife while travelling on the bus to Red Bay Primary School on the morning of Thursday, 20 Nov.

20/11/2025

Outraged MPs demanded on Tuesday that Immigration Minister Michael Myles retract his comments accusing past government administrations of facilitating human trafficking by failing to address immigration issues that enabled the exploitation of expat workers.

Outraged MPs demanded Immigration Minister Michael Myles retract comments accusing past governments of facilitating human trafficking by not tackling the exploitation of expat workers.

20/11/2025

A young Caymanian couple is celebrating the birth of their miracle baby, born approximately three months early, and weighing just 1.5 pounds.

20/11/2025

Finance minister Rolston Anglin unveiled a rash of fee increases on Friday from financial services fees to company fees as well as stamp duty and licensing fees, all of which are expected to increase in January. The biggest jump in fees relate to immigration with some categories increasing by 600 percent.

14/11/2025

A get-tough policy on immigration is vital to protect the future of Caymanians and Cayman businesses, the finance minister has warned MPs.

Rolston Anglin, the minister of finance and economic development, said he could see “a country with limitless possibility and opportunity”.

A get-tough policy on immigration is vital to protect the future of Caymanians and Caymanian business, the finance minister has warned MPs