Topic: development
Hospitality school aims to change tourism stereotypes
The first intake at Cayman’s new hospitality school have received a glowing report card from the school’s director for their efforts so far.
Dart unveils $300m Camana Bay plan
Dart Realty has unveiled its plans for a dramatic $300 million expansion to Camana Bay using broad landscaped bridges and elevating land to connect the town center to a new five-star hotel on Seven Mile Beach.
Luxury North Sound development under way
Caymanian developer Lewis Ebanks broke ground Monday on a US$200 million luxury condo complex overlooking the North Sound.
Martinez edges closer to pros
Brilliant teenage footballer Sebastian Martinez has taken another step towards his dream of becoming a professional in England after signing a two-year apprenticeship contract with Swindon Town.
Adams backs kids' opportunities
The thriving Cayman Islands rugby scene received another boost when the Under-18 boys national team was invited to the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa later this year.
Gay Morse – 30 years living a dream
Dive master, resort manager, author and marine conservationist Gay Morse celebrates 30 years in the Cayman Islands this year.
Cuba libre: The peril and the promise
Put succinctly, Cuba is a land of promise, and of peril.
West Bay celebrates youth
Cayman Islands Youth Development Consortium is celebrating Youth Month by hosting a day of activities at the Sir John A. Cumber Primary School playing field on Saturday.
'The Trout' serves as music fest's main course
"Music on the Menu" takes place Thurs., Feb. 5 at Luca restaurant featuring a perfromance of Franz Peter Schubert's popular piano quintet, "The Trout."
Beach Soccer groups drawn
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football has made the draw for the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship El Salvador 2015.
'Aldenomics': Cayman's economy too hot to handle?
During a recent TV interview, Premier Alden McLaughlin issued what is, perhaps, an extraordinary warning in regard to the economics of the Cayman Islands.
Entrants geared up to take cars if drives go straight in
The Captain Theo Bodden Memorial Golf Tournament is offering a brand new 2015 Kia Optima or a luxurious 2015 Lincoln MKC as the star prize for anyone who manages a hole-in-one.
Statistics Law: Government's latest numbers game
When posed with any proposal that would increase government's reach, diminish individuals' privacy rights and devolve responsibility away from elected officials – our first response is to ask: Why?
Barefoot Man hits the highlights
Popular local singer Barefoot Man reviews the highlights of the past year and points out what is coming up on his calendar.
Health City: Incubator for rewarding careers
Sixteen-year-old Nicholas Mason (stated ambitions: college, medical school, cardiac surgery) just may represent the fulfillment of Dr. Devi Shetty's vision for Health City Cayman Islands.
Chance for girls to kick it again
Girls wanting to get into football have another opportunity to do so this weekend.
Statistics Law changes would make false data illegal
Proposed amendments to the Statistics Law would make it illegal to give false information in a government survey and opens up exempt companies for data collection.
Clancy gives kids' program a kick
The junior rugby program is flourishing in Cayman which bodes well for the future considering how small the pool is here.
Forum: Does Cayman's model still work for Caymanians?
A local panel at next month's Fidelity conference will debate whether Cayman’s existing model is truly sustainable.
Heroes Day to celebrate health
Pins will be given to recipients of Heroes Day awards.
Historic Mission House now open by appointment only
A lack of manpower and funding means Bodden Town’s Mission House is now open by appointment only.
Government meeting records kept out of view
Few boards with the Cayman Islands government publish meeting minutes online.
Olympians dive in to help out
Two Olympic swimming gold medalists are in Cayman this week to support a series of events that will raise money for the swimming program.
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.
Farmers Market: Grand Cayman's 'Moveable Feast'
The free market often works in mysterious ways - and sometimes even appears to come around full circle.
Bush, as 'witness,' blasts travel and hospitality audit
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush says he and certain civil servants had been “smeared” in an auditor general’s review of government travel and hospitality expenditures.
Legislative Assembly gets controversial travel audit
Discussion of a controversial travel audit set for today may be "difficult," according to the Public Accounts Committee chairman.
Premier: I can handle landfill issue
Premier Alden McLaughlin insists he has not bitten off more than he can chew by taking on the landfill problem to add to his growing list of ministerial responsibilities.
Premier McLaughlin's job description without end
By a process of self-selection, Premier Alden McLaughlin is now on the hottest seat in the Cayman Islands government.
Goal of tourism dollars from US football teams starts soon
The Cayman Islands Football Association has organized a visit by the University of New Haven women’s team for two friendly matches in March.
Sealy keeps juggling his brilliance
All sportsmen and women aspire to be the best they can possibly be in their chosen activity. In Ramon Sealy’s case, he is so good at two sports, there is little time to do anything else.
Tepid response to tourism jobs drive
A jobs drive to match unemployed Caymanians with vacant positions in the tourism industry was met with an underwhelming response, with just six people finding work to date.
Who's to blame for Caymanian unemployment?
Expatriates aren't "stealing" jobs from Caymanians. Rather, far too many out-of-work Caymanians either aren't qualifed for, or don't want the jobs that are available.
Youth Day event planned
Celebrate Our Youth Day has been scheduled for Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John A. Cumber Primary School playing field.
Academic invited to Paris to speak at European conference
Caymanian academic and author Roy Bodden has been invited to a conference in Paris to share his ideas on the territory’s history.
Field of dreams gets reality check
Progress has been slow on Cayman football's center of excellence amid a slew of difficulties with the land. Football officials say that is about to change.
2013 GDP growth, led by hotels and restaurants, revised to 1.4 percent
Fourteen of 18 industry sectors grew their economic output last year.
Brac duty concessions extended through 2015
Government has extended certain duty concessions, affecting predominantly Cayman Brac, in an attempt to stimulate economic activity.
Opposition Leader's New Year's message
New Year's message from Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush.
Premier's New Year's message
Premier Alden McLaughlin's New Year's message.
Top story of 2014: George Town dump: several fires, slow progress
A review of developments with the George Town landfill in 2014.
North Sound welcomes developments
North Sound Golf Club feels it is ready to handle changes to Cayman’s greens.
Top story of 2014: Health City Cayman Islands opened
Health City Cayman Islands celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 25 this year.
Aquatic Club thanks MaplesFS
Ending a successful season on a sweet note, members of the Camana Bay Aquatic Club presented platinum sponsor MaplesFS with a small token of their appreciation of the financial services provider’s continued commitment to the club.
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.
Bo Miller's infrastructure fund set for 2015 launch
An infrastructure fund that will allow Cayman Islands residents to invest in major capital works will be registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Association in January and will be in a position to bid for public and private sector projects in 2015, according to its founder.
Jude Scott named new Cayman Finance CEO
Jude Scott succeeds Gonzalo Jalles, who stepped down in November as CEO of the association that represents Cayman’s financial services.
Donations sought for Evans family holiday
A small group of people is trying to help make the holiday a little brighter for the children of missing landfill worker Anna Evans.
Crawford: Knights will be back
Huey Crawford intends to keep John Gray High School relevant on Cayman’s basketball scene.
John A. Cumber aces thought coach Neuert was smashing
Pupils at John A. Cumber Primary were delighted to welcome tennis pro Thomas Neuert to their school this term.
Online poll: Most would just pay the price for trash collection
The majority of respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll would simply pay the price if there were a charge for trash collection.
Grand Cayman airport expansion ready for busy season
Work has begun on a temporary extension to the departure lounge at Owen Roberts International Airport and should be completed in time for the busy tourist season.
Bodden Town's affordable, and empty, homes
If you build it, they will come. ... Well, not necessarily.
Cayman Islands Golf Invitational boosts North Sound club
As local golf readies for new courses, a celebrity tournament aided the sole 18-hole venue.
New court to host tennis legends at Camana Bay
A new tennis court is under construction at Camana Bay to host a legends tournament featuring world stars like Andy Roddick and Anna Kournikova.
Dart's Kimpton: A bright spot rises on Seven Mile Beach
The Dart Group's new Kimpton hotel on Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach is halfway finished, at least, vertically speaking.
McGowan is new volleyball chief
The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation has a new board after its extraordinary general meeting last week.
Bodden Town affordable homes sit empty
More than 230 people have applied for 20 homes in the affordable housing development in Bodden Town, but none of the applications has been approved.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Kimpton hotel taking shape in Grand Cayman
The new Kimpton hotel on Seven Mile Beach is beginning to take shape. Construction workers completed the fifth story of the 10-story hotel this weekend.
Household expenses survey starts in January
Researchers will ask 1,400 Cayman households to track expenses for two weeks for the Household Budget Survey.
Immigration to get easier for visitors to Cayman Islands
Some immigration changes should make it easier for short-term workers and long-term visitors.
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.
Passport 2 Success graduates 20 young Caymanians
Twenty young Caymanians have graduated from the most recent Passport 2 Success program.
Shifting allocations drive hedge funds to new products
As institutional investors are no longer increasing their allocations to hedge funds, hedge fund managers bet on new products to drive growth.
Wide variety of developments up for EIA screening
Developers will be required to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment before proceeding with a project if the new National Conservation Council deems it necessary.
MLA: Make staffing plans public
A local lawmaker wants businesses to put all their hiring information on the table.
Camana Bay lauds solar power technology at corporate offices
Camana Bay has released the first figures on how much its solar array is saving the development in electricity costs.
Conservation council divided over extent of role and powers
All government agencies will be required to consult with environment officials on any decision or application that could impact natural resources under guidelines approved Wednesday for the implementation of the National Conservation Law.
Futurologist: Digitalization will 'disrupt healthcare, economy'
Driven by Moore’s Law which stipulates that computer power doubles every 18 months, computer chips and the internet will capture and control every facet of life.
Hot Rods get in gear
A local motorsports group is staging fundraisers towards the development of a race track.
Many in government housing in arrears
More than half of the people who rent or have lease-to-own agreements with the Affordable Housing Initiative are in arrears. Combined, they owe almost $60,000.
