Topic: Dart
Dart seeks next generation of Caymanian property professionals
Dart has launched a new graduate programme designed to help more Caymanians build careers in the real estate sector.
Compass Media named official live streaming partner for elite APP pickleball event
Compass Media, through its premium production arm Compass Studio, has been appointed the official live streaming partner for the upcoming Vanta Black Water Team Cup pickleball event, taking place 29–31 May in Grand Cayman.
Cayman Compass launches digital archives
Compass Media has launched digital archives of the national newspaper.
The free-to-access archives feature issues of the Cayman Compass and its predecessors, dating back to...
Cayman delegation strengthens global insurance relationships at ReFocus 2026
The Cayman Islands sent a large delegation to ReFocus 2026, a major annual conference for senior-level life insurance and reinsurance executives, hosted by the American Council of Life Insurers and the Society of Actuaries.
Robotics competition inspires Cayman’s next generation of innovators
A weekend of innovation, teamwork and technical creativity highlighted the growing impact of robotics education in the Cayman Islands, as the Dart Minds Inspired programme hosted two interschool competitions that brought together more than 160 students from 19 public and private schools across the islands.
Cayman’s luxury hospitality recognised at Forbes Travel Summit
Cayman luxury hospitality and the Dart portfolio of hotels drew repeated attention at the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Summit in Monaco.
Applications open for 2026 Dart Hospitality Educators Programme
Educators across the Cayman Islands are invited to apply for the 2026 Dart Hospitality Educators Programme, an immersive one-week experience free to teachers, coaches and career mentors with an interest in hospitality.
Jasmine to hold annual Flag Day coin drive
Jasmine Palliative & Hospice Care will be holding its annual Flag Day coin drive on 6 and 7 March to collect donations to support free palliative and hospice care for families across the Cayman Islands.
Applications open for Dart educational scholarships
The application window is open for young Caymanians demonstrating academic excellence and strong potential for future success to make their bid to become the next Dart Scholars.
CCMI meets goal to support students with free residential marine course
At the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s (CCMI) annual gala, 'Festival of Seas', CEO Kate Holden launched a key goal for the organisation: to support an entire year group of Caymanian primary school students to attend a three-day, two-night residential Marine Ecology Course (MEC) with CCMI free of charge, with flights included.
Cayman Finance graduate programme participants complete training
Participants in the inaugural Cayman Finance Graduate Training Programme have successfully completed a comprehensive 12-week training schedule designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the financial services industry.
Camana Bay projects recognised for interior design at Americas Property Awards
The Americas Property Awards recognised two projects in Camana Bay for outstanding office interiors in a ceremony on 21 Nov. in Miami.
Nothing in government budget to address Seven Mile Beach erosion
Chances of a beach replenishment project on the severely eroded Seven Mile stretch appear to hinge on private landowners driving the plan.
Hotel Indigo earns AAA Four Diamond designation
Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Hotel designation, marking a historic milestone as the first Hotel Indigo property to...
Sixteen Caymanians complete Dart hospitality training
Sixteen young Caymanians have graduated from the Dart Hospitality Training Programme, a four-month blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience across five Dart hotels.
Dart partners with NBA for third year
Dart’s partnership with the NBA is continuing for the third year this October with Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA week.
Dart awards two high school scholarships
Dart has announced that Isabella Partridge and Sienna Bryan are the recipients of its 2025 Dart High School Scholarship.
Camana Bay named finalist for major development award
Camana Bay has been chosen as one of six projects in the region as a finalist for a major development award.
Dart university scholarship granted to future biochemist
Dart announced this week that 18-year-old Dylan Levy is the recipient of its 2025 William A. Dart Memorial Scholarship.
Cayman basketball campers learn from NBA player
The Camana Bay Basketball Camp wrapped up its annual summer camp with a special visit from NBA player Kenyon 'KJ' Martin Jr.
Camana Bay Basketball Camp under way with NBA player
Aspiring young basketball players in the Cayman Islands will have a chance to learn from a professional basketball player at the Camana Bay Basketball Camp.
Young Caymanians begin hospitality career training
Sixteen young Caymanians have begun the 2025 Dart Hospitality Training Programme, setting out on a four-month journey to build skills and experience.
Alex Panton Foundation receives multi-year sponsorship from Dart
Dart announced on Wednesday a multi-year sponsorship of the Alex Panton Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on helping children and young people struggling with mental illness in the Cayman Islands.
Government to pay $17.7M to Dart for work on cancelled waste project
The Cayman Islands government has agreed to pay the Dart-led consortium $17.7 million for work the group carried out on the ReGen landfill deal prior to the termination of the agreement.
VICE Munchies discovers Cayman Brac’s hidden gem
Le Soleil d’Or, the 'Caribbean farm inn' on Cayman Brac, is in the spotlight for the third and final episode of the VICE Munchies X Cayman Islands series, highlighting the islands' culinary and hospitality industry.
Dart given prestigious international hospitality award
Dart has been awarded a major accolade for its hotel portfolio, being named 'Ownership Group of the Year' at a ceremony in Monaco.
Cayman’s youth invited to unlock their potential in tourism
Young Caymanians considering careers in hospitality are encouraged to apply for the Dart Hospitality Training Programme, which provides exposure to the industry through on-the-job training at some of the finest hotels located in Grand Cayman.
‘Lame duck’ government told to forget conservation and cruise bills
Cayman's beleaguered minority government risks an embarrassing parliamentary defeat if it attempts to pass controversial legislation - including changes to the National Conservation Act and a bill for a referendum on cruise piers - before the election.
Government considers ‘land swap’ with Dart over Barkers parcels
Government is negotiating a land swap deal with Dart Enterprises in an effort to expand its holdings on the Barkers peninsula as talks continue on terminating their partnership over the landfill.
Dart acquires second hotel in Anguilla
Dart’s footprint in the wider Caribbean got bigger on Friday, with the announcement the group has purchased a second luxury resort in Anguilla.
NBA coaches inspire Cayman youngsters at basketball camp
More than 300 Cayman Islands basket ball players got a taste of the big leagues when a team of coaches from the NBA visited the islands earlier this month.
Solar farms planned as Sister Islands look to renewable future
New solar farms are planned on both Cayman Brac and Little Cayman as the sister islands take their first steps towards a renewable energy future.
Scrapped landfill deal would ‘not provide value for money’, says leaked report
A plan to replace Cayman’s unsightly landfill with a waste-to-energy facility would not have provided value for money, according to a scathing report from the auditor general.
NBA player Blake Wesley excited to inspire Cayman youth
San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley will be among Cayman youth ballers for the 2024 Camana Bay NBA Basketball Camp, taking place from 22–26 July.
NBA and Dart to expand NBA/JR. WNBA programme locally
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and investment company Dart announced a multiyear expansion of their existing youth development collaboration in the Cayman Islands, which will tip off with the Camana Bay and Jr. NBA Basketball Camp from 22–26 July, at the Arts and Recreation Centre featuring San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley.
New George Town football field approved
The Central Planning Authority has given conditional approval for a new football field and pavilion in George Town.
A window into the past with the Compass photo archives
'TimeBack' explores Caymanian life since 1965 through photographs, aimed at reviving memories of Cayman’s past.
Lack of final ReGen deal delaying environmental management plan
While the ReGen solid waste project at the George Town landfill remains in limbo, an environmental management plan for the facility cannot be finalised, the National Conservation Council has heard.
Dart seeks planning permission for professional grade football pitch
Dart has applied for planning permission to build a professional grade football pitch complete with change rooms and 710 square feet pavilion near the National Gallery off the Esterly Tibbetts Highway.
Cayman Islands students focus on sustainable solutions to national issues
Over 40 students representing six Cayman Islands high schools have embarked on a challenge to consider the key economic, social and environmental issues in their communities and propose ideas for solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Anguillan experience a boost for young Caymanian hospitality workers
Four young Caymanians who are building careers in hospitality have benefitted from an opportunity to enhance their skills and understanding of the industry during a work exchange at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla.
Dart donates $30,000 to youth mental health fund
Dart has donated $30,000 donation to the Addison Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund, to facilitate additional support to those helping youth in the Cayman Islands struggling with mental health concerns.
Dart’s carpark gets green light; ‘urban city’ dispute continues
The Central Planning Authority has given approval to Dart’s development arm to temporarily add 276-spaces to a carpark in the Camana Bay complex.
New health and wellness hub planned for Camana Bay
Dart plans to build and open a three-storey, 60,000-square-foot, purpose-built health and wellness centre in Camana Bay by 2026.
Dart hospitality job fair attracts hundreds
Hundreds of residents, students and school leavers gained insight on career paths across Dart's hospitality portfolio at the annual job fair held at Kimpton Seafire Resort.
Dart plans second 10-storey office block in Camana Bay
Dart’s development arm will soon be applying for permission to build a second 10-storey office block in Camana Bay.
Flowers family looks to reintroduce glass recycling in Cayman
The Flowers Group is working with other local businesses in the hopes of bringing back glass recycling to Cayman.
Premier says ReGen project nearing financial close
Premier Wayne Panton has announced a new deadlines for the long awaited ReGen project, assuring that "negotiations between the Government and the Dart-led consortium are progressing steadily."
Future of derelict Royal Palms site up in the air
Royal Palms, once one of the most popular venues for locals and tourists alike, stands a shadow of its former self thanks to storm surges that have battered its structure and stolen its beachfront.
Planning notice submitted for new kitchen at Calico Jack’s
A bid to revitalise the former Calico Jack's bar appears to be under way, with Dart submitting a planning notice to build a kitchen and restrooms at the venue, which closed down during the COVID crisis.
Change of ownership at Compass Media
James Bergstrom has agreed to sell Compass Media to Dart Media and Entertainment, subject to the necessary regulatory approval.
ReGen deadline extended again
Finalisation of a deal to reach financial close for the ReGen project between Dart and the government has been pushed back another two months.
Jr. NBA coming to Cayman
The Cayman Islands this month is set to host the official youth programme of one of the biggest sporting brands on earth – the National Basketball Association.
Shell of derelict Hyatt hotel to become ‘creative campus’
Derelict since Hurricane Ivan, the old Hyatt hotel buildings are set to be renovated as a ‘creative campus’ - potentially including a recording studio and art exhibition space.
Cayman’s first 10-storey commercial building officially opens its doors
Camana Bay’s newest building and the first 10-storey commercial building in the Cayman Islands has officially opened its doors.
‘Powder keg’: Landfill has spawned 50 fires in five years
There have been more than 50 fires at the George Town landfill and another 600,000 tons of waste added to the site since government announced in 2017 that a deal had been struck to fix the long-running issue.
Landfill deal dubbed ‘unaffordable’ as costs escalate
A plan to replace Cayman’s landfill site with a suite of waste-to-energy and recycling facilities had snowballed into an ‘unaffordable deal’ that risks ‘bankrupting’ the country, former Finance Minister Chris Saunders has claimed.
$1M donation to bolster law enforcement imaging equipment
A donation of US$1 million to the R3 Cayman Foundation will be going towards supplying law enforcement agencies with new imaging equipment.
Dart wins appeal over Hyatt beach and golf course rights
The Dart group has won its appeal against a judgment requiring it to provide beach club and golf course access to neighbouring property owners as a condition of its purchase of a suite of resort properties including the old Hyatt hotel and the Britannia golf course.
Marriott bussing guests to Dart beach
With the beach in front of its hotel eroding, the Marriott has begun taking its guests to a stretch of Seven Mile Beach further north, which is owned by the Dart group.
Premier: ReGen financial close now expected early in 2023
Premier Wayne Panton has said the financial close for the ReGen project is now expected for early 2023, after negotiators were unable to seal the deal before the 30 Nov. deadline.
Clean-up under way at Royal Palms as property recommended for demolition
Work is under way to clean up debris around the crumbling sea wall on the edge of Royal Palms, while coastal engineers have recommended the site be demolished.
Dart targets green transition for Sister Islands energy
Dart finalised the takeover of the power supply on the Sister Islands and targeted a transition to renewables over the long term.
Public outcry as glass recycling suspended
As the world's leaders gather at COP27 to address climate change, environmental efforts closer to home took a step backwards on Monday.
Dart expands Caribbean portfolio with Anguilla resort purchase
The Dart group has continued its Caribbean expansion beyond Cayman’s borders with the purchase of a Four Seasons resort in Anguilla.
Dart pledges to conserve an ‘acre for acre’
The Dart group has pledged to conserve an acre of natural habitat for every acre it develops in the Cayman Islands in future.
Dart buys Sister Islands power company
The Dart group announced an agreement to purchase Cayman Brac Power and Light Company Wednesday morning in a deal which will make it the sole power provider on the Sister Islands.
Tug boat repair pauses scrap metal barge departure
The barge loaded with scrap metal from the George Town landfill looks set to remain off Seven Mile Beach for some time as the tug towing the stockpile is down for repairs.
Gov’t sets October deadline to seal financial deal on ReGen
Government has said it is moving the ReGen project forward and is committed to complete the financial close on the long awaited solid waste management project no later than 31 October.
Landfill deal left out Sister Islands
A partnership between government and the Dart organisation to transform Cayman’s approach to waste management remains the likeliest solution to the islands’ growing landfill challenges.
Dart highlights $500 million ‘pipeline’ of projects
The Dart group is investing more than $500 million in a “pipeline of real estate projects” in Cayman, a senior company official revealed.
Premier’s Office promises update on ReGen, as financing deadline passes
An update on the ReGen waste-to-energy project is expected by the end of the week, the Premier's Office has said, as government responded to Opposition calls for transparency on plans for the George Town landfill.
