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List of Newspapers in Cayman Islands, English-Language & Online News Sites

Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands' media landscape is exclusively English-language, catering to both residents and the international business community. The Cayman Compass stands as the nation's newspaper of record, offering daily coverage of local politics, financial news, and island events since 1965.

For alternative perspectives, Cayman News Service provides digital-native reporting with a focus on government accountability. Business readers rely on Caymanian Times for finance sector updates, while The Journal offers lifestyle and cultural features. Free publications like Cayman Parent serve niche audiences, reflecting the islands' family-oriented community.

With no non-English newspapers, the territory's media focuses on offshore finance updates, tourism developments, and hurricane preparedness – key concerns for its 65,000 residents. Digital platforms are gaining traction, but print remains popular in George Town's financial district. From cricket tournaments to coral reef conservation, Cayman's compact media market delivers big stories through a handful of trusted outlets.

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Major English-Language News Sources

  • Cayman Compass

    Founded in 1965 in George Town, this is the Cayman Islands' leading daily newspaper, known for its investigative journalism and comprehensive coverage of local politics, business, and tourism. It offers both print and digital editions with a focus on community-driven stories.

  • Cayman News Service

    Launched in 2010, this independent digital platform provides breaking news, court reporting, and political analysis, often spotlighting government accountability and environmental issues.

  • Cayman Marl Road

    A controversial but popular blog-style news site (since 2012) known for its unfiltered commentary, political scoops, and viral social media presence. It often breaks stories before mainstream outlets.

  • Caymanian Times

    Established in 2015, this weekly newspaper focuses on local news, cultural events, and human-interest stories, with a particular emphasis on Caymanian heritage and community issues.

  • Radio Cayman

    The government-run broadcaster (founded 1976) provides news updates, weather alerts, and public service announcements, serving as a vital resource during hurricanes and emergencies.

Business & Economy

  • Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce

    While primarily a business group (founded 1965), its news section offers insights into economic trends, policy changes, and networking events for the islands' $5.6 billion GDP economy.

  • Cayman Financial Review

    A quarterly publication (since 2013) covering offshore finance, fintech innovations, and regulatory updates in the world's fifth-largest financial center.

  • Cayman Islands Stock Exchange

    Provides updates on listed securities, market performance, and new listings since its inception in 1997.

  • Cayman Islands Government News

    The official news portal (updated daily since 2008) publishes press releases, legislative updates, and COVID-19 advisories, with archives dating back to 2008.

  • Judicial Administration

    Offers court rulings, legal notices, and judicial reforms since 2015, providing transparency into the British Overseas Territory's legal system.

Tourism & Lifestyle

  • Cayman Islands Tourism

    The official tourism site's newsroom highlights events like Pirates Week, diving conditions at Stingray City, and new hotel openings, crucial for the islands' $1 billion tourism industry.

  • Cayman Parent

    A family-focused magazine (since 2012) covering education trends, pediatric health, and kid-friendly activities across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman.

  • Cayman Good Taste

    The premier food and drink publication (launched 2015), featuring restaurant reviews, chef profiles, and coverage of the annual Taste of Cayman festival.

Island-Specific Publications

  • Freeport News

    The Grand Bahama edition of The Nassau Guardian (since 1961) covers Freeport's industrial sector and Lucaya tourism developments.

  • Eleutheran News

    A hyperlocal outlet (founded 2012) serving Eleuthera with reporting on fishing cooperatives and Disney's Lighthouse Point project.

Additional Notable News Media List

  • Bahamas Realty Blog

    A real estate news hub (since 2015) tracking luxury property sales in places like Harbour Island and Exuma, including market analysis for high-net-worth investors.

  • Bahamas Health

    Focuses on public health initiatives (founded 2010), especially diabetes awareness and tropical disease response efforts.

  • Bahamas Waste

    While a corporate site, its news section documents environmental initiatives like the New Providence landfill remediation project.

  • Bahamas Maritime Authority

    Reports on shipping registry updates and yachting regulations since 1995, crucial for the world's third-largest ship registry.

  • Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association

    The industry’s news portal (since 1963) covers hotel openings, cruise port developments, and airlift statistics.

  • Bahamas National Trust

    Conservation news (founded 1959) about national parks like Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park and endangered species protection.

  • Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corp

    Tracks farming initiatives and agro-tourism projects across the Family Islands since 1975.

  • Bahamas Chamber of Commerce

    Business policy updates and economic forecasts from the nation's largest trade group (founded 1939).

  • Bahamas Christian Council

    Religious news and moral commentary from this influential group (active since 1948).

  • Bahamas Carnival

    Coverage of the annual "Junkanoo Carnival" (launched 2015) with costume reveals and concert lineups.

  • Bahamas Football Association

    Official soccer news including the Bahamas Premier League and national team World Cup qualifiers.

  • Bahamas Swimming Federation

    Tracks aquatic sports from age-group meets to Olympic development programs.

  • Bahamas Yachting

    Covers regattas like the Bahamas National Family Island Regatta (since 1954) and megayacht arrivals.

  • Bahamas Dive Guide

    A portal for dive operators sharing conditions at sites like the USS Kittiwake wreck and Bloody Bay Wall's coral formations.

  • National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

    Showcases exhibitions of Caymanian artists like Gladwyn "Miss Lassie" Bush and hosts the annual Art Week festivities.

  • Cayman Arts Festival

    Highlights performances at the Harquail Theatre and cultural events like the Batabano Carnival, running annually since 2004.

  • Cayman Mara

    Focuses on conservation efforts, including the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm and marine protected areas, with regular updates since 2010.

  • Cayman Islands History

    Provides articles on the islands' colonial past, shipwrecks, and notable historical figures, active since 2000.

  • Cayman Pet Care

    Shares pet adoption stories, veterinary tips, and animal welfare initiatives on Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands, since 2013.

  • Cayman Aviation

    Tracks new private jet services, airport upgrades, and aviation regulations impacting the Cayman Islands, with updates since 2014.

  • Cayman Marine

    Provides insights into local boating, yachting events, and marine safety initiatives, active since 2005.

  • Cayman Fishing

    Focuses on sportfishing tournaments and sustainable fishing practices, with coverage since 2008.

  • Cayman Health

    Updates on public health campaigns, hospital services, and COVID-19 responses, active since 2018.

  • Cayman Education

    Provides information on school programs, scholarships, and educational reforms since 2010.

  • Cayman Police

    Publishes crime stats, safety alerts, and community policing initiatives since 2011.

  • Cayman Ports Authority

    Updates on cruise ship arrivals, port expansions, and maritime safety protocols since 2013.

  • Cayman Transportation

    News on road projects, traffic updates, and public transit improvements since 2014.

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Note: This is an online newspapers and news media directory. All information is reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified personally.