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Hermes Cuello, general manager of the Marriott, on the hotel's deck, where the resort hopes to restore the beach. - Photo: James Whittaker

Marriott beach could be back by September

Plans to restore the severely eroded beach in front of the Marriott resort in Grand Cayman moved a step closer.

Cabinet approves plan for new underwater mermaid statue

Cabinet has approved an application to sink a 9-foot-tall statue of a mermaid in the water off downtown George Town.
Work has commenced at the George Town Barcadere dock by Lobster Pot - Photo: Simon Boxall

Dock repairs start in George Town as plans advance elsewhere

Repairs have begun at the dock by Lobster Pot in George Town, a year after extensive damages resulted from a powerful nor'wester.

Cabinet greenlights Rackam’s coastal works application

Cabinet has approved a coastal works permit for Rackam's to repair the waterfront restaurant's damaged seawall, much to the relief of the general manager.

Rackam’s seeks to repair seawall after tropical storm damage

The manager of Rackam’s Waterfront Restaurant and Bar has applied for permission to repair a protective seawall after it was badly damaged during a tropical storm this summer.

Kaibo owner applies to dredge sand by docks in marine reserve

The owner of Kaibo restaurant and bar on Cayman Kai has applied for permission to dredge sand under and around the property’s two docks in a protected marine reserve.

Beach rocks

Dart’s plan to remove beach rocks to undergo scientific scrutiny

Dart Realty’s plan to remove rocks from the shallow coastal waters off Seven Mile Beach to create a more pleasant “beach entry experience” for hotel guests is under review by the Department of Environment amid significant public interest in the proposal.

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