Topic: Dart
EDITORIAL – What’s on deck for Cayman’s tourism sector
Prepare to weigh anchor, Cayman: We are about to embark upon another banner season for our tourism industry.
Monster Dash 5K set for Oct. 22
Get a jump on Halloween by taking part in the Save Our Youth Foundation Monster Dash 5K Walk/Run fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Camana Bay. All participants are encouraged to wear costumes for the family friendly event; the race is open to all, with strollers and kids welcome.
‘Awe and respect’: Cayman youth swim with sharks for documentary
With around 40 lemon sharks circling the boat, 17-year-old Matteo Pollini admits he felt a flutter of nerves before he jumped in. But by the end of five days of diving in the chummed up waters of Tiger Beach off the Bahamas, the fear was gone.
After Smith Cove ‘saved,’ is battle for Barkers next?
Just days after sealing a deal to buy part of Smith Cove, government is facing calls to purchase another piece of oceanfront real estate to protect it from a planned development. A private landowner is going before the Central Planning Authority on Wednesday.
EDITORIAL – Premier McLaughlin muddies the waters of ‘Alden Pond’
On Thursday, Premier Alden McLaughlin purported to “correct” a Cayman Compass editorial that stated his Progressives government had squandered an opportunity to obtain land adjoining Smith Cove from the Dart Group. Premier McLaughlin then proceeded to lay out, in detail, how accurate the Compass’s observations were.
A history of Smith Cove ownership
The northerly part of Smith Cove has been in private ownership since the first official countrywide land survey was conducted in the 1970s. The 2.5-acre plot comprises part of the smaller beach, a rocky outcrop and a grove of seagrape trees.
EDITORIAL – Smith Cove: ‘Alden Pond’?
Smith Cove (or, as many longtime residents know it, Smith Barcadere) is a national, natural treasure. For decades, the white sandy beach–flanked turquoise lagoon has been a magnet for swimmers, sunbathers and tourists in the South Church Street area. Simply put, Smith Cove is the epitome of a beautiful public space.
EDITORIAL – Dart’s bridge to the future
The burgeoning Maris Avenue Bridge is, to us, an outward sign of the Dart Group’s hopes and plans for their future in the Cayman Islands.
New Festival Green bridge at Camana Bay takes shape
The six giant beams that will form the backbone of a new bridge at Camana Bay swung into place this week. Using a large crane, Decco, Dart’s development management company, moved the 95-foot beams into place for the new Maris Avenue Bridge, which will connect the central island and Festival Green to the mainland.
Donation helps kids ‘find magic in reading’
The first delivery of Roald Dahl books arrived at George Town Primary School on Tuesday morning, courtesy of Camana Bay and Books & Books. In all, 120 Dahl books are being donated to all 15 public primary and secondary schools in Cayman.
Does Cayman Airways really provide ‘value for money’?
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Minds Inspired scholarships awarded
Ethan Slocock of Cayman Prep and High School and Cristin Jackson of Grace Christian Academy have been selected as this year’s Minds Inspired high school scholarship winners.
Britannia, Dart in dispute over golf course
The Dart-owned Britannia Golf Club closed Thursday, leaving many of the homeowners around the course unhappy. The dispute is headed to Grand Court to interpret clauses in the land titles for the golf course and Grand Cayman Beach Suites.
Minds Inspired wraps up another session
Dart recently hosted the final session of its Minds Inspired Career Mentoring Program.
Dart awards two student scholarships
Olympian Florence Allan is one of two recipients of the Minds Inspired William A. Dart Memorial Scholarship, along with Stephanie Gunby.
Customer service focus of Dart training
Dart Realty (Cayman) Ltd. has introduced a new customer service training program for all public-facing positions in Camana Bay, including its security, janitorial and facilities team members, the company said in a press release.
Dart in court over former tenant’s junk vehicles
The Cayman Islands’ largest developer, Dart Realty, claimed in court this week that it has spent thousands of dollars on legal fees and cleaning up junk vehicles from an auto garage business.
EDITORIAL – Esterley Tibbetts: Doing roadwork by halves
Perhaps the starkest illustration of the difference between how the public and private sectors do things (or don’t) in the Cayman Islands is the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.
Minister: GT road projects ‘absolutely necessary’
Road widening projects along George Town’s Esterley Tibbetts Highway and Linford Pierson Highway must be completed in short order unless residents want to suffer through the traffic troubles seen a decade ago in the outer districts, Planning Minister Kurt Tibbetts said last week.
Dart buys Little Cayman resort
The Dart group has confirmed that it is purchasing the Paradise Villas resort and Hungry Iguana restaurant on Little Cayman.
Dart, gov’t sign amended partnership agreement
Developer Dart Realty, the Cayman Islands government and the National Roads Authority have officially signed the third amendment to the NRA agreement, tweaking some aspects of the development partnership.
Budget: Major development, pay bonuses ahead
The upcoming government budget incorporates aspects of a development agreement between the Cayman Islands public sector and the Dart group of companies, Premier Alden McLaughlin announced Monday.
Dart completes Hyatt purchase
The Dart group has officially taken ownership of the former Hyatt properties, the Grand Cayman Beach Suites and the Britannia Golf Club.
New home for Cayman Rugby
Cayman Rugby will be moving to a new home after the Dart group offered land near Camana Bay on peppercorn lease for a new center which will be capable of hosting international matches.
Ortanique to close in June
One of Camana Bay’s original restaurants, Ortanique, is closing in June, following on the heels of the closure of Michael’s Genuine earlier this year.
AP, Washington Post win Dart journalism awards
The Associated Press and the Washington Post won this year’s Dart Awards for Excellence in Covering Trauma.
New recycling depots set up
New recycling drop-off depots have been set up at parks and beaches across the island in a new initiative to help divert more waste away from the George Town landfill site.
Esterley Tibbetts expansion on schedule for February completion
The expansion of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway to four lanes, south of Camana Bay town center, is continuing apace.
Dart buys former Hyatt resort
The Dart group has bought the old Hyatt resort, the nine-hole Britannia Golf Course and the Beach Suites hotel, which will close following the sale.
Auditors’ concerns remain about NRA deal
The Cayman Islands government may still be acting “without proper authority” during the renegotiation process for a major land development agreement, officials with the Auditor General’s Office said last week.
Hole-in-one challenge
Stephen Wilson attempts the hole-in-one challenge on the 11th hole of the North Sound Golf Club during an event sponsored by Dart Realty (Cayman) Ltd. on March 11.
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.
Dart plans children’s resort in new SMB tourism district
A children’s resort is being planned as part of a new tourism district surrounding Dart’s new hotels on Seven Mile Beach.
EDITORIAL – Road works: Hold the honking to a minimum
Starting this morning, motorists may find themselves hitting the brakes in the Seven Mile Beach corridor, as the National Roads Authority carries out repairs along the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.
Academy Sports Club gets upgrade
Academy Sports Club, which promotes football among Cayman’s youth, has received an upgrade to its facilities after three companies donated to the club.
Camana Bay jewelry store robbed
Police are investigating a robbery at Island Jewellers in Camana Bay which occurred shortly before its 9 p.m. closing time on Wednesday night.
Esterley Tibbetts Highway work progressing
There is relief in sight for the traffic problems along the Seven Mile Beach corridor.
Supermarket boss to co-chair employment task force
A task force involving senior business leaders will help steer government’s new back-to-work initiative for unemployed Caymanians.
Dart donates tech to ICCI
The International College of the Cayman Islands is technologically richer after receiving a donation of eight Dell laptops, two Kindles and 12 iPad Air devices from Dart.
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.
Government gazettes Dragon Bay leasehold sale to Dart
The governor, on the recommendation of Cabinet, has proposed to vest 280 acres of Crown property, currently under a long-term lease, that was once part of the project plans for SafeHaven and Dragon Bay to an affiliate of Dart Realty.
Stingrays make Sandbar home base
A resident population of stingrays has made the North Sound Sandbar their long-term home, population data from the latest stingray census indicates.
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