Alan Markoff
Alan Markoff

Alan Markoff

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Alan has been member of Cayman’s media since 2002 and has served in several media capacities over his 10 years at Pinnacle Media Ltd. and its precursor, Cayman Free Press Ltd.  He also was the artistic director and assistant producer of seven episodes of the Cayman Sports Documentary Series television shows. Alan has been very active in the community, serving on the Cayman Islands Little League Board of Directors from 2007 to 2014 and running that organization’s adult co-ed softball program for 16 seasons. With a keen passion for the culinary arts, Alan took over the leadership of Cayman’s Slow Food chapter in early 2009. In addition to general writing assignments, Alan is known for his culinary writing, especially in relation to wine.

ARTICLES BY ALAN MARKOFF

Air arrivals on record pace so far in 2026

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The Cayman Islands is on record pace in tourist air arrivals after February saw the second highest number of stayover visitors ever.

Six Cubans rescued at sea; nine repatriated

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Six adult Cuban males arrived in Grand Cayman Monday 16 Feb. while nine were repatriated to Cuba on 13 Feb.
Electric scooters and e-bikes have become a common sight on Cayman's roads as an inexpensive way to travel around the island.

E-bike and scooter law enforcement pushed to 1 March

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AEnforcement of the Traffic Act provisions pertaining to e-bikes, scooters and other micro-mobility has been delayed until 1 March 2026.

Governor and premier issue joint statement on crime

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Governor Jane Owen and Premier André Ebanks issued a joint statement saying the recent incidents of crime are being taken very seriously.

Rombauer Vineyard’s wines shine at Luca

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A Jacques Scott wine dinner at Cayman's Luca restaurant highlighted Rombauer Vineyards from Napa Valley, California.

Paradise Villas reopens in Little Cayman

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Paradise Villas in Little Cayman reopened on 6 Nov. under a new management company, but the same management team.

Strong Q4 needed for Cayman’s tourism arrivals to surpass 2024

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When looking at the combined cruise and air arrivals through the first three quarters of 2025, the numbers are very similar to those over the first nine months of last year.

Cayman Compass recollections

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My first day working as a full-time employee for the Caymanian Compass – as it was called then – was a momentous one.

Langevin departs as Ritz-Carlton GM

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Marc Langevin, who was on the opening team of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman in 2005 and returned as the general manager of Cayman's then only five-star resort in June 2011, left the company on Monday, 13 Oct.

Tortuga’s Cayman Wine Fest offered fun and variety

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Tortuga Rum Company's Cayman Wine Fest offered guests the change to sample nearly 100 different wines or spirits in a fun setting on 11 Oct.

Cayman’s summer tourism slump hits bottom in August

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August was one of the worst months for Cayman Islands tourism in the last 25 years, according to statistics released by the Department of T
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JetBlue announces direct flights from Fort Lauderdale

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JetBlue has announced it will offer direct service three times weekly between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Cayman starting 4 Dec.
Young professionals and jobseekers will have access to two workshops to help them navigate the workforce. - Photo: Gabrielle Henderson

Two learning events to help young Caymanians enter the workforce effectively

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Two upcoming events are designed to help young Caymanians to first secure employment and then thrive in the workplace.
With the return to schools comes the return of heavy morning traffic. - Photo: File

Schools back in and heavy morning traffic will soon follow

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Cayman's children are heading back to school, with some returning to classes this week and the rest by the end of the first week...
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Tourism department appoints Swiss firm to market Cayman in Central Europe

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Cayman's Department of Tourism has announced it has appointed the Swiss firm Kleber Group to strengthen the marketing in Central Europe.

Recent rainfall brings increased mosquito menace

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There has been a surge in mosquito numbers across Grand Cayman and the Mosquito Research and Control Unit is increasing its response.

Air arrivals dip in June, but still ahead of last year

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Air arrivals dipped almost 9% in June compared to June 2024, but the total for the first six months of 2025 is still 3.4% more than last year.

Retirees to get an extra $33 per month

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The maximum annual withdrawal amount for Cayman's retirees receiving Retirement Savings Arrangement payments has been increased to $15,400.

Government launches backyard garden programme

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The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a backyard gardening programme to increase household-level food security.

Captive Forum features speaker who survived 30 minutes underwater without air

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The 2025 Cayman Captive Forum will feature a keynote speaker who can tell one of world's most incredible survival stories.
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