Topic: Cayman Enterprise City
Lower port fees for Cayman ships in China
China is granting the Cayman Islands-registered ships “most favored nation” status, paving the way for lower port fees for the vessels, the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom confirmed during a visit to Cayman last week.
Hundreds of students explore job fair
More than 500 students attended a career fair last month to learn about jobs ranging from handling drug-sniffing dogs to working in a medical lab and operating drones. The Careers Fair, hosted by Cayman Academy at the University College of the Cayman Islands, drew students from Cayman’s public and private schools.
EDITORIAL – Should Cayman rise to new heights?
In Grand Cayman, there is very little prime land (i.e. “sand”) available for development. In some key plots with pre-existing structures, the only direction for developers is skyward. However, proper execution would require a far more advanced and sophisticated legal and regulatory framework than Cayman currently has in place.
Cayman Enterprise City engages U.S. maritime marketing firm
Cayman Maritime Services Park, a component of Cayman Enterprise City, Cayman’s special economic zone, has engaged Morgan Marketing and Communications, a U.S.-based consultancy to promote the park and help accelerate the growth of Cayman’s maritime services generally.
Cayman Enterprise City partners with Strategic Wealth Preservation
Cayman Enterprise City and Strategic Wealth Preservation Cayman, an offshore facility for storing precious metals, are partnering to promote the Cayman Islands as the ideal jurisdiction and offshore storage option.
Property perspective: A look at canal-front living
This month I thought I would focus on a particularly interesting sector of the market, that of canal-front or canal-view homes and lots.
Bergstrom named new chairman of economic zone board
Ogier law firm partner James Bergstrom has been named to chair the authority that oversees operations of the Cayman Islands Special Economic Zone and its registered companies.
IMA to host Cayman tech forums for next five years
The Internet Marketing Association has announced its commitment to host annual “Impact Cayman” conferences on Grand Cayman for five more years.
Students check out high-tech navigation
Students recently discovered a novel way to navigate George Town harbor.
Special economic zone and Cayfilm aim to develop Cayman as movie hub
Cayman Media Park, which is part of the Cayman Enterprise City Special Economic Zone, and the CayFilm international film festival have announced a closer collaboration to help develop the film industry in Cayman.
Business in Brief: CIBC FirstCaribbean launches insurance agency
CIBC FirstCaribbean’s new home and auto insurance was officially launched at a client event at the Marriott resort last week.
New copyright law seen as attraction for tech companies
New copyright laws will be coming into force this summer and new trademark legislation is expected in the fall, said Financial Services Ministry chief officer Dax Basdeo, speaking on a panel at the Impact16 conference this week.
Marketing conference brings Google, Microsoft to Cayman
Cayman Enterprise City has announced a conference that will bring the world’s leading digital marketing specialists and tech entrepreneurs to the Cayman Islands.
South Sound, Seven Mile Beach property ‘on fire,’ inland still lags
The consensus appears unanimous: Real estate brokers say things are great, and anyone checking out the market must agree that they are.
New construction and development abound in Cayman
This month I thought it would be a useful exercise to highlight all the new construction and development projects that are taking place across the Cayman Islands, emphasizing the fact that Cayman’s economy is currently in a very positive growth period.
Business in Brief: Fabrilink SEZC offers international training opportunity for Caymanians
Special economic zone company Fabrilink SEZC, a wholly owned subsidiary of global manufacturing company Fabrinet, has announced plans to establish an engineering design center...
Sales increase reflects island-wide growth for 2016
As we transition into the new year, I am excited at the prospects for Cayman’s real estate industry for the coming 12 months, because we will be building on an already strong product that just looks to strengthen even further in 2016.
Good Samaritan returning to Cayman after nearly dying
Grand Cayman resident and former chief executive officer of Cayman Enterprise City Jason Blick said he is returning to the island after a recent incident in Vail, Colorado, that nearly killed him.
Economic impact of Cayman Enterprise City continues to grow
Cayman’s special economic zone, Cayman Enterprise City, reported that companies operating in the zone and their staff had a $23.6 million impact on the local economy this year.
South Sound home for Enterprise City
The recent approval of the master zoning plan for Cayman Enterprise City's campus is positive news.
Enterprise City campus gets zoning approval
Zoning approval has been granted for Cayman Enterprise City’s proposed campus on a 70-acre site in South Sound.
Business in brief
Free small business workshops; Ogier awards annual scholarship in Cayman Islands; Cayman Insurance Centre’s life agents receive top honors; Cayman Enterprise City receives Investment Environment Award;
Bush backs Afghan Special Economic Zones
Cayman Islands Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush recently promoted the transition of military bases in Afghanistan to Special Economic Zones.
Enterprise City gives office space to marine institute
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute will have a Grand Cayman presence in the special economic zone.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Work permits rise 9 percent in year
Cayman's work permit numbers appear to be steadily increasing.
Business in brief
Roundup of local business briefs.
Business interests tie Webb, Takkas to Cayman company
Jeffrey Webb and his attaché Costas Takkas served as directors for a Florida based penny stock company that maintains a subsidiary, run by Takkas, at Cayman Enterprise City.
Premier: We fixed UDP 'mess'
Cayman's premier spends most of his budget response speech blasting the territory's opposition leader.
Agreement allows for new special economic zones
Government has renegotiated its definitive agreement with Cayman Enterprise City, paving the way for new technology-based activities.
Business in brief
A roundup ol local business news.
Bush: Caymanians must decide future
Cayman's opposition leader says, if the territory wants future prosperity, it has some choices to make.
Maritime services zone for Cayman
Government has approved a designated special economic zone for maritime services companies.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Cayman copyrights: Plank-walking time for intellectual piracy
Our country’s laissez-faire attitude toward copyright infringement is a
third-world anachronism to which we cannot afford to cling, that is if
we want Cayman to have a first-world economy.
Cayman enters 'intellectual property' era
The lack of modern legal protections for intellectual property is costing the Cayman Islands business.
Cayman conundrum: Why are our roads bumper-to-bumper?
Traffic is getting worse, and commuters who live in Grand Cayman's eastern districts are moaning. Why?
Work permits increase 8 percent
Cayman sees a steady rise in work permit numbers over the past year.
New Chamber boss: Cayman poised for growth
Island Paving boss Barry Bodden took over the helm of the Chamber of Commerce promising a quieter style, but equally forceful advocacy, to his predecessor, the outspoken Johann Moxam.
Cayman Enterprise City announces site for permanent campus
Cayman Enterprise City announces the acquisition of a 50-acre site near central George Town where the special economic zone’s permanent 850,000-square-foot campus will be built.
New company plans to bring tech startups to Cayman Islands
A new company that provides seed capital and mentoring programs to tech ventures could potentially bring dozens of start-up companies to Cayman.
NCB Group wins regional investment award
Cayman construction firm NCB Group has won the 2014 Local Investor of the Year and the Caribbean Regional Investor of the Year awards.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Businesswoman contests release of Cayman bank records
A U.S. businesswoman accused of using Cayman Islands bank accounts to dodge more than $7 million in taxes challenges the use of information obtained by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Splashy finish for cardboard boat race
Pirates Week festivities wound down with a splash as hundreds circled the waterfront in George Town to watch the Cardboard Boat Race on Saturday.
Prescription for a healthier Cayman: More competition
No government should pick winners and losers in the private sector. That principle extends to our government's relationship with Health City Cayman Islands and other local practitioners.
DCI promotes ‘Green Economy’ awards
The Department of Commerce and Investment invites local and foreign investors in the Cayman Islands to compete in the Regional Investor of the Year Awards
Global tech giants coming to Cayman for conference
Some of the top technology companies in the world will visit the Cayman Islands in 2015 for an Internet Marketing Association conference hosted by Cayman Enterprise City.
The early bird catches the worm
Thinking ahead and then acting on those plans before the year is out could well provide you with incredible savings.
Enterprise City, college promote tech education
CEC has partnered with the University College of the Cayman Islands to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Cayman Enterprise City expands zone to BritCay House
Cayman Enterprise City has leased more than 12,000 square feet of vacant office space in BritCay House on Eastern Avenue.
Walkers hosts alumni evening to mark firm’s anniversary
Walkers hosted a special alumni evening for the many articled clerks who have undergone legal training with the firm over the years.
Caribbean export agency aims to boost regional trade
Company representatives from the CARIFORUM region, and French and British overseas territories and dependencies met with members from the Cayman business community last week in an attempt to reinvigorate regional trade.
Bush: Further on the Auditor General’s report
Former Premier McKeeva Bush expands on his defense against allegations made in a recent report on travel expenses by the Auditor General's Office.
Bush defends expenses
Former Premier McKeeva Bush hits back at critics after some questionable travel and hospitality expenses are revealed.
Premier: We’ll finish the job
Cayman's premier and opposition leader duke it out for public credit over the territory's economic development.
Executive homes under US$1 million
In the Cayman Islands, comfortable homes for executives and their family under US$1 million are in short supply.
Government in talks on new fuel depot
A new bulk fuel facility is in government's plans, according to a list of first year accomplishments for the Progressives.
Opposition leader: PPM should thank us
Cayman Islands Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush said Thursday that government members should be thanking his former administration for the budget surplus and for several development projects under way.
Business in brief
A roundup of this week's business stories May 21, 2014.
Small businesses say zone brings new customers
Some small businesses say they are already benefiting from the new client base of over 100 companies.
A friendly invitation to Google
Consider this our invitation to Google to come take a look at what Cayman can do for you.
Work permit numbers stabilizing
A sharp decline in work permits from the start of this year appears to have leveled off.
'Half the time. Half the cost. Double the quality.'
If Cayman were to adopt the mindset of U.S. healthcare CEO Robert Pearl, it would be perfectly placed to become the world's laboratory for innovation.
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Business in brief
A roundup of this week's business news.
Business in brief
A roundup of the week's business briefs.
Government incentives aim to attract shipping industry
Government is preparing a set of incentives to entice shipping industry companies to set up a physical presence in the Cayman Islands.
Donations for GT Primary school
George Town Primary School students will receive $8,000 in donations to help fund field trips, weekend maths clases and enhance participation in the performing arts.
Business fee reductions planned
Cayman's small businesses may get a break in the next government budget, but civil servants won't.
Overtime, other costs for firefighters top $500,000
Some wholesale changes are being proposed for Cayman's fire service.
