Current Events and News from the Cayman Islands

As of 12 Sept, 2006 the Divi Tiara Beach Resort closed "indefinitely".  To fill the void left by the closure of Divi Craig Burhart, dive master, instructor and boat captain with Reef Divers and with Divi Tiara until their closure, opened InDepth Watersports in December, 2006.  InDepth Watersports is operating from the soth side of Cayman Brac.  InDepth is operating their custom dive boat "Karma".  A 34-foot rigid inflatable former Navy Seal boat that has been extensively customized for diving.    Craig will be catering to smaller groups of divers that are interested in a more flexible diving experience.  The "Karma" is designed for 10 divers, although the boat has seating for up to 16.  For more information on this dive operation on Cayman Brac please check out InDepth Watersports' web site at:   www.indepthwatersports.com

The Alexander Hotel opens for business, June, 2009

Cayman Brac's newest, most luxurious hotel officially opened in June, 2009.  Located on Gerrard Smith Avenue just north of the South Side Road on Cayman Brac's south side, the full-service, two storey hotel features 29 comfortable Deluxe Rooms with twin, queen, double- queen and king beds and 2 Grand Suites with two queen bedrooms, two bathrooms, parlor and kitchenette in each suite, which are finished in the style of Caribbean summerhouses.  Hotel amenities include the Casa Braca dining room, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; a courtyard featuring a heated fresh water pool and poolside bar.  More information is available on their web site at:  alexanderbrac.com

Brac Reef Resort Fully Operational, Decamber 15, 2009

Virtually all the renovations and repairs caused by Hurricane Paloma have been completed and Brac Reef Resort is once again fully operational  All the guest rooms have been completely rebuilt and outfitted with brand new, comfortable furnishings.

Steve Foster's Fireworks Display, December 25, 2009

Locals and visitors to Cayman Brac alike can be found flocking to Steve Foster's house on the south side of the Brac to enjoy Steve's bi-annual fireworks display.  The professionally created fireworks show is one of the highlights of the Christmas Season on Cayman Brac.  The fireworks display is an event for the Island's children but everyone is welcome.  There is a true party atmosphere with novelty items available for the children and plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.  The 2006 fireworks show was spectacular and lasted for over 25 minutes with the explosions echoing back from the bluff.  This is an event not to be missed!

Heroes' Day, January 25th (Public Holiday)

Lions Club of Cayman Brac, January 25, 2010

Corporate Cup Road Relay Race: Held at the Stake Bay Loop at Kirkconnell Street. Starts at 6:00 AM

Launch of "The Biggest Loser" Competition, Kirkconnell Street.  Registration starts at 7:00 AM

Little Cayman - Mardi Gras, February 13, 2010

Ash Wednesday - Public Holiday, February 17, 2010

7th Annual Cayman Brac Agriculture Show, Feb 27, 2010

The Agriculture Show is now held at its new site on top of the bluff.  This well-attended event features displays of local produce, award-winning animals, arts and crafts, food booths and entertainment by local musicians including the Cayman Brac Government Band. An added attraction of the 2008 show were performances of the world famous Jesse White Tumbling Team from Chicago, who thrilled attendees with their spectacular acrobatic feats. The 2008 show attracted over 1,300 people with many visitors coming from Grand Cayman for the day or the entire weekend.  Unfortunately, due to Hurricane Paloma the Ag Show was cancelled in 2009, but everyone is excited about its return this February.  Starts at 8:00 AM at the Agricultural Grounds on the Bluff.

Rotary Club of Cayman Brac Annual Bike-a-thon, March 20th

Lions Club of Cayman Brac, Fish Your Style & Finale of Biggest Loser Competition, March 27th

Brac Jackpot Annual fishing Tournament, May 14 - 16

Contact Kenny Ryan for more information at:  345-925-3844

Lion's Club Cithbert Annual Swim Meet, May 15th

Starts at 8:00 AM at the Government pool.

Discovery Day - Public Holiday, May 17th

Queen's Birthday - Public Holiday, June 14th

Rotary Club Annual Barracuda Bonanza, June 14th

Cayman Brac Family Week, July
Join in the fun with your entire Family!

In July you and your family can enjoy a fun-filled week on Cayman Brac. There will be activities for everyone. Tour the island with a naturalist guide, search for endemic birds with an ornithologist, explore the tide pools and turtle grass with an environmentalist, cool off with a snorkel on a pristine reef, kick off your shoes at a cookout, enjoy the sea breezes on a boat trip around the Brac. Of course, you can always just relax in a hammock or watch a million stars. Brac Caribbean Beach Village and Carib Sands Beach Resort are offering accommodation packages for this jam-packed week. For more information visit www.naturecayman.com and click on the Events menu.

Lost City of Atlantis submerged on North side of the Brac near Radar Reef

 Foots, an artist and Cayman Brac resident, is creating a series of sculptures that will become his own version of the Lost City of Atlantis.  The first phase of this artificial reef has been sunk off the north side of Cayman Brac, near Radar Reef.  This first phase consists of the Archway of Atlantis and the Elders' Way.  The Archway is made-up of two columns on bases weighing 21,000 lbs each supporting a cross-beam.  The Elders' Way is a series of five-foot columns marking the way to the Inner Circle of Light.  The Inner Circle is defined by eleven columns surrounding a Sundial.  The Sundial weighs 2,600 lbs and is supported by a 5,600 lb base.  For more information about the Atlantis Project you can check out the web site www.atlantiscaymanbrac.com

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