Topic: cargo port
‘Bursting at the seams’: Cayman has outgrown its infrastructure
From the cargo port and the landfill to the airport and the energy grid, Cayman has outgrown its infrastructure and is facing a bill that could run to billions of dollars to catch up.
Cruise ships bypass Grand Cayman to avoid Hurricane Melissa
Several cruise ships have diverted away from Grand Cayman due to Hurricane Melissa, leaving several thousand visitors unable to set foot on island.
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Beyond berthing: A five-point plan for the future of cruise in Cayman
As part of a special report looking at the direction of the cruise industry following this month's referendum result, the Compass talked to multiple public and private sector leaders on what the future holds.
Cruise and cargo port debates revive development questions
As Grand Cayman considers separate port projects - one for cargo and another for cruise tourism - stakeholders are weighing in.
Don’t expand the cargo port; control the population
About the recent Compass article, ‘Alternatives proposed to relocate George Town cargo port’, which states:
"The island has been growing quite rapidly," , said,...
Bryan: Cargo facility nearing ‘end of its functional lifespan’
Public consultations on the planned expansion of the George Town cargo port are set to commence on Wednesday as government seeks input on next stage of development of the facility.
Port operating with one crane
The Port Authority has said one of its two cranes is now back up and running after both suffered operational failures over the weekend.
KPMG developing business case for cargo port development
Government has hired KPMG to draw up a business plan to determine if Cayman's cargo port in George Town should be expanded or move to a new site.
Analysis: What was missing from government’s spending plan?
While the government's two year budget, unveiled Friday, has a long list of high value projects, there were some much talked about big-ticket items that didn't make the cut.
$1.2 billion infrastructure wish list includes roads, schools and cargo port
A pipeline of $1.2 billion in infrastructure projects - including an expanded cargo port, new prison facilities and upgrades to all three airports - are expected over the next five years, according to a report by consultants KPMG.
Cargo port project plans moving forward
Government is seeking professional services to prepare an Outline Business Case and Master Plan for the proposed development of the cargo port as it moves forward with plans address the capacity issues at the existing facility.
Environmentalists question cargo port plan
Environmentalists are questioning the government's plan to either expand the cargo port in its George Town location or move it to Breakers.
Progressives: Add cruise to ‘flawed’ cargo port plans
The Progressives opposition says the PACT government's plans to expand or move the cargo port must take the cruise industry into account to help pay for the multi-million dollar proposal.
Breakers preferred option for new cargo-port site
Strategies for the expansion or relocation of Cayman's cargo port include a proposal to build a new port at Breakers as one of the most favourable options.
Port to expand or move as it nears capacity
Government is planning to expand or move the cargo port in George Town as it nears capacity, Tourism and Transport Minister Kenneth Bryan has announced.
Breaking down the referendum judgment
The ongoing saga over government’s plan to build new cruise berthing facilities in George Town took another twist on Wednesday following a judgment from the Grand Court. Justice Tim Owen ruled that government must put in place a general framework law setting out a fair process for how people-initiated referendums are handled before it sets the date and question for the poll. Here we break down his judgment and the repercussions for the port project.
MLAs concerned for port workers’ safety
Legislators express concerns for safety of port workers.
Eastern districts cargo port plan floated
A draft proposal to construct a new cargo port in Grand Cayman’s eastern districts has been circulated to some MLAs and certain members of the local business community.
