Topic: cruise dock
Premier: Government plans to go ahead with cruise dock
Premier Alden McLaughlin indicated this afternoon that
government intends to proceed with plans to build cruise berthing facilities in
George Town harbor.
Tourism chiefs head to Colombia
Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell and a delegation of Cayman Islands tourism chiefs are in Colombia this week for a conference and trade show on the cruise industry.
Tourism chiefs to host panel discussion
A panel discussion focusing on hot tourism topics, including the planned cruise dock and airport developments, will be held next month at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Cruise project takes step forward
The prospect of a new cruise dock in George Town harbour moved a small step closer this week with PwC selected to produce the business case for the project.
Minister Kirkconnell sets ground rules for cruise dock
There may be a few changes made to Cayman's cruise ship berthing plan right away.
George Town candidates talk taxes, dump, cruise berthing
George Town candidates discuss government finances, the dump and cruise berthing.
Downtown a major issue
Geirge Town political candidates, regardless of affiliatiion, largely agree about problems afflicting the district, particularly its downtown.
Online poll: Cruise dock most important
The creation of a cruise berthing facility is the major infrastructure project that respondents to last week’s caycompass.com online poll think has the highest priority.
Candidates face off in Cayman Brac
Candidates for the Sister Islands faced off at a Chamber of Commerce forum on Cayman Brac Friday night, 12 April.
Farm finances not getting better
Cayman's government is still giving the Turtle Farm close to $10M a year to cover costs and debt.
Report: Turtle Farm gets $30M over three years
The Cayman Turtle Farm continues to struggle to reduce government subsidies.
Tender subject
The tender company is caught in the middle of the cruise dock debate.
On the waterfront
Waterfront entrepreneurs continue to wait for something to be done about cruise berthing.
UK consultant offers path to properly procure a cruise dock
A UK consultant lays out guide for 'open and transparent' cruise dock procurement.
Cruise line offers berthing deal
A cruise line has submitted a written proposal to the Cayman Islands Government to develop cruise berthing facilities in George Town.
Turtle Farm lost nearly $8M in 2011
Some good news for Turtle Farm finances, but overall losses continue at the tourism facility.
Private-public sector dealings new reality for tourism projects
There is no choice left but for governments to work with the private sector to keep tourism growing.
Authority OKs cruise port, preschool
The highlights of the Central Planning Authority’s meeting 1 February included a cruise port and a preschool.
Auditor general worried about lack of cruise berthing plans
Even government auditors are backing a cruise ship berthing facility.
Bush defends government plans
Flanked by fellow United Democratic Party members, an energised Premier McKeeva Bush vigorously defended his Government’s actions and riposted against opponents’ recent criticisms of his ongoing major proposals.
Spotts work on Planning Authority’s agenda
The Central Planning Authority will consider an application from the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands for $3.2 million in improvements to Spotts Jetty.
Year in Review The top stories of July 2011
July in review
Millions of dollars planned for Spotts project
The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands has applied for planning permission to construct major improvements to the Spotts Jetty cruise terminal, including $3.2 million for parking, buildings and a trellised walkway and $1 million for an expanded dock.
Dart: We didn’t pay GLF
Dart says it didn't pay a settlement on behalf of the Cayman Islands government.
Port agreement with Chinese
A Chinese government-owned company is tapped for Cayman's cruise ship dock development plans.
Opposition wants more information on projects
The political debate over government's economic development projects heats up.
Port developers could get 99-year lease
Developers of the cruise port could receive a 99-year lease by the government to return on their investment.
Cayman tops in destination weddings
The Cayman Islands is a top spot for destination weddings.
Todays Editorial November 12: Get a grip on crime
Day after day overseas readers are sending comments to www.caycompass.com like the following:
Chamber supports berthing and yacht facilities
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce has expressed its support for the development of cruise berthing and mega-yacht facilities, and the relocation of cargo facilities.
Bush on tourism campaign trail
Cayman tourism authorities need to work more closely with the private sector to stem the falling numbers of stayover and cruise tourists, according to McKeeva Bush.
Cuba is a threat
'As for stay-over tourism, Cuba has a long way to go to approach the kind of tourism product Cayman has. Cuba does not have the level of restaurant or service quality that Cayman does,'
Reserves at risk from road
Ah, here we go again. One day they are looking for land to expand these nature reserves. Now they want to put a road through them. I always knew things were a little backwards on my little island, but this takes the cake.
Port meeting packed
Up to 150 people attended a public meeting on the proposed cruise and cargo facilities Tuesday evening to voice concerns and ask questions about the multi-million dollar development.
Spotts improvements demanded
Some key players in the tourism industry are concerned about the lack of basic infrastructure at the Spotts cruise dock, believing it is damaging to the destination's image amongst cruise tourists.
No port impact assessors yet
More than two months after the government signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the George Town port, no consultant has yet been hired to assess the impact the project would have on the environment.
Bush probes UCCI and port
Leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush filed 11 Parliamentary Questions last week, three of which concern the University College of the Cayman Islands and four that concern the proposed new cargo and cruise berthing facilities.
Bush calls for borrowing rethink
Leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush filed a private member's motion in the Legislative Assembly Monday asking the government to reconsider its two-year spending and borrowing plans
ACT wants Government cooperation
As the association established to represent the views of the private sector in relation to cruise business in Cayman, we welcome the announcement that there is now movement in the development
Cruise dock ramifications
In October 2005, Hurricane Wilma slammed into the Yucatan Coast of Mexico and the Island of Cozumel went from being the No. 1 cruise port in the world to having no cruise visitors whatsoever.
Boatswain’s loan questioned
The fact that Boatswain's Beach gets only $7.75 for every admission booked through a cruise line is a large reason revenue levels have not reached what was projected in the original business plan.
Police make WB inroads
Combating drug abuse in West Bay was the hot topic at Monday evening's well attended community police meeting in the district.
Sandbar regulations demanded
Some long established local water-sports operators are voicing serious concerns about safety of boats and crowds at the sandbar.
Cruise tours help Blue Iguanas survive
Cruise passengers will soon experience the delights of the Cayman Blue Iguana up close and personal at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
New cruise pier officially opened
Leader of Government Business McKeeva Bush said next Thursday, presuming he is re-elected, he will re-name the George Town Port the Royal Watler Port.
Candidates differ on WB dock plan
There were mixed opinions from West Bay election candidates in relation to the planned new cruise ship dock for the district when they were questioned at the Chamber of Commerce Forum Friday evening in West Bay.
