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Darvin Ebanks the Man Behind the Pirate Hat
For decades, Darvin Ebanks has been one of the defining faces of Pirates Week.
From his iconic costume to his warm interactions with the crowd, he turned a playful role into a beloved Cayman tradition.
In this Timeback episode, he reflects on how he got started, the moments that stand out most, and what keeps him returning to the pirate’s hat year after year.
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TimeBack: A treasure trove of memories
Long-forgotten images in the archives of the Cayman Compass are sparking joy and nostalgia as modern technology brings them back to life.
These magical photos, which conjure up memories of people and places in times gone by, have been digitalised in one of the biggest undertakings in the history of the newspaper.
Known as TimeBack, the project safeguards the vast collection of negatives and photos stored in boxes in the Compass ‘attic’.
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