Topic: development
Work permit reform under way
Major changes are ahead in the Cayman Islands work permit system.
Auditor General: $1 billion ‘unaccounted for’
Around a billion dollars of spending in two government ministries remains unaccounted for, the Auditor General's Office states in a new report which questions the competency of some officials responsible for managing public money.
DCI promotes ‘Green Economy’ awards
The Department of Commerce and Investment invites local and foreign investors in the Cayman Islands to compete in the Regional Investor of the Year Awards
Ferreira to pass on tips at JA academy
The 2014 Digicel Kickstart Academy will include former Chelsea and Portugal defender Paulo Ferreira as part of the program when it kicks off in Jamaica this weekend.
Thefts, fraud, mismanagement cited at gov’t authorities
Questionable practices abound within the public sector entities that operate separately from the Cayman Islands civil service.
Ferryman: We’re paying Gumbs the same amount as Lee
Local netball is making sure its top coach has financial support.
Knights visit Pines, prep for JA
John Gray High School continues to make the right moves on and off the court.
Government enhances data gathering
Government will make more resources available to the Economics and Statistics Office to carry out new surveys.
‘Out of the Kitchen’ A culinary showcase
Cayman's local chefs step out of the kitchen and into the spotlight at gourmet event 'Out of the Kitchen.'
Students to intern at Health City
Health City Cayman Islands is offering internships to some 150 school students over the next seven months.
Business in brief
A roundup of recent business news.
Characteristics of Caymanian entrepreneurs to be presented at conference
What makes a successful Cayman entrepreneur will be one of the topics at the 2015 Business and Management Conference in Montego Bay.
Gonzalo Jalles to join Harneys
Gonzalo Jalles, CEO of Cayman Finance for the past two years, will join Harneys as head of Fiduciary and New Services in Cayman later this year.
Cayman school kids’ book ending to aid Kenyan school
Prospect Primary School students took part in creating a children's fictional book to help build a school in Kenya.
CONCACAF U-15s kick off again in Cayman
The Cayman Islands will host the second annual CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship next August.
Development league to stage bowl
Full contact American football is slated to grace these shores.
McCallum edges out coach Dart
Competition in the 26th Annual CUC 800 meters Sea Swim saw Stingray’s Iain McCallum and Camana Bay Aquatic Club coach Chris Dart in a stroke for stroke race all the way to the end.
Scuba program for at-risk teens
Six teenagers learned how to scuba dive at Lobster Pot Dive Center Thursday as part of a new at-risk youth program at John Gray High School.
Tourism employment drive ahead
Caymanians looking for a job in the tourism industry are being urged to sign up with the National Workforce Development Agency to qualify for the Cayman Tourism Employment Drive on Saturday.
Whittaker moves up
Alfredo Whittaker, the long serving referee administrator, has been appointed to the referees’ committee of football’s world governing body, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) in the competitions division.
Cayman Islands: An exhortation to reasoned debate
On a daily basis, we see the results of unregulated anger on an individual level -- assaults, confrontations, hateful invective -- incidents and sentiments it seems are becoming more and more commonplace in Cayman.
More than 1,000 companies now ‘registered’
More companies are registered with the national workforce agency than are jobless Caymanians.
Taming the Terrible Twos
Tackling toddler tantrums that are part and parcel with the 'Terrible Twos' can be quite challenging for parents.
Not guilty!
Cayman's former leader is cleared on all charges relating to his alleged improper use of a government credit card.
Bodden-Harris delivers environmental message in her first book
Kathleen Bodden-Harris delivers an environmental message in the revised re-issue of her first book, the first of the Children of the Bluff series.
Scuba community to honor 2014 Hall of Fame inductees
Pioneers of the international scuba diving community will be honored at the 2014 Induction Ceremony of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.
CarePay contract: ‘No comment’ not satisfactory
What is the legal justification for the Cayman Islands government pulling the rug out from under its healthcare claims system provider and switching over to another company?
Provenance Properties launches as Christie’s International affiliate
New realtor Provenance Properties of Cayman has launched as an affiliate of luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate.
Academy gets tiniest involved
Academy Sports Club is introducing children as young as 4 years old to structured football to give them a better chance of excelling in the sport as they get older.
It’s time for our leaders to get off the sidelines
Cayman's "best and brightest" cannot remain above and aloof from our rough-and-tumble political discourse.
CUC wins power bid
The Caribbean Utilities Company on Friday won a four-way bid to supply more electricity to Grand Cayman for 25 years, starting in mid-2016, charging consumers roughly the same as current prices.
Roma must tackle Athletic’s youthful speed and finesse
The Premier League season sees its first clash of unbeaten teams, Roma United against Cayman Athletic.
Triple C event had family spirit
The walkers and runners of the annual Triple C Ena Merren Memorial 5K Walk/Run competed in the “Day of Kings Race” at Public Beach on Saturday morning.
Bo Miller: What EY report means for Cayman
Writer says, "Leaders who innovate, rather than mitigate, go beyond thinking outside of the box — they rethink it, reinvent it, or get rid of it altogether."
Chamber: Civil servants shouldn’t lead downsizing effort
Cayman business leaders urge government not to put civil servants in charge of their own downsizing efforts.
The EY report: Who should be wielding the scalpel?
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce wants to know: Why have civil servants been tasked with making cuts to the civil service? ... Excellent question.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news
Floating power plant would reduce reliance on fossil fuels
A floating power station using solar energy stored in warm tropical waters could provide the first firm renewable energy supply capable of replacing diesel generators on Grand Cayman, according to documents setting out the scope of an environmental study.
Godet chairs newly created committee
The Cayman Islands Football Association has appointed a seven member committee to work on the development of women’s football in the Cayman Islands.
Realigning the Department of Immigration
The case in favor of divesting the Cayman Islands Department of Immigration of its power to approve or deny work permits has merit.
Invest in people, not prisons, says youth advocacy group
Authorities should invest in youth activities and intervention programs rather than pushing for longer sentences for criminals, a youth advocacy group has warned.
New chief hired for workforce development
The new head for the agency tasked with finding work for Caymanians hails from New York.
Open records law use increasing
The use of Cayman's Freedom of Information Law appears to be increasing in popularity.
Many jobless Caymanians not registered
Fewer than half of the Caymanians said to be jobless have registered with the government agency responsible for finding work for those who need employment assistance.
Is my toddler an electronics junkie?
How much technology is too much for children? As a parent, the idea of my toddler son watching a lot of TV or playing games on a tablet or a smart phone has been weighing heavily on my mind lately.
Right to Know Week 2014: Everything you ever wanted to know about government …
One of the things we hear people say all the time at the Information Commissioner’s Office is “if only someone would make an FOI request about that...” - whatever “that” may be. Well, why don’t you?
Turtle Netters return
Youth netball will get a boost this month.
John Gray boys shoot for Jamrock
John Gray High School is taking a second shot at regional glory.
New speech pathologist on island
A new speech-language pathologist has joined the KidsAbility team at Cayman Chiropractic and Medical Clinic.
Seventh chikungunya case in Cayman confirmed
Health officials reported one new case of chikungunya from another resident with a travel history to Jamaica in the latest update on Wednesday.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Small rise in consumer prices
But the average inflation rate obscured price hikes restaurants, transportation and household equipment.
East End gets cash from Dubai
A former Cayman national football coach and his footballer brother who now work in the United Arab Emirates, have generously donated $400 to their former club here, East End United, for its youth program.
Kids rugby comes of age
The Maples Community Rugby program has just started its tenth year of introducing kids to the sport and judging by its success so far, it will continue inexorably.
New immigration appeals panel chosen
New members join Cayman's primary immigration appeals board.
Tinoco is promoted
SINGAPORE (AP) — For Nico Rosberg, early retirement from the Singapore Grand Prix was painful. Seeing his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton win the race and snatch back the championship lead was agonizing.
DREAM team assembles for points
Youth basketball is gearing up for its latest competition.
NS emergency response team reports hazards, assets
A survey of North Side residents shows that fewer than 5 percent of families in the district have a disaster plan in place, according to the neighborhood emergency response team.
Cayman’s pannists thrive
Earl La Pierre leads Cayman's panners to victory in Toronto as part of the Afropan band, and also receives recognition in the nearby city of Barrie.
Gallery hosts ‘Big Art Auction’
National Gallery Cayman Islands set to host fundraising 'Big Art Auction 3'
Development Bank: Time for government to cut our losses
The guidance from Ernst and Young is clear: Shut down the Cayman Islands Development Bank.
Minister: Cayman must move fuel terminal
A government minister says Cayman's current fuel terminal in George Town must be relocated.
Scottish independence could change UK flag
If the Scots vote in favor of independence, flags around the world, including Cayman's, may change.
Skaters build on foreign goals
This month marks the beginning of the new youth roller hockey season at Kings Sports Centre.
Business in brief
A round-up of local business news.
‘King tides’ wash over parts of Cayman
Unusually high tides cut across Cayman’s coasts in September 2014, knocking over Casuarina trees along Frank Sound and eroding local beaches.
Development bank closure recommended
Without the political will to support it, the Cayman Islands Development Bank should fold, a consultant's report recommends.
EY: Privatize road improvements
Greater funding for the development of Cayman’s major roads could be acquired if the National Roads Authority partners with the private sector on road development, according to Ernst & Young consultants.
Merge utilities regulators, consultant’s report suggests
The government could save $250,000 per annum if it created a utilities commission, says EY Report.
Minister: Cayman’s FCA listing a ‘misunderstanding’
Cayman Islands Financial Services Minister Wayne Panton said he received confirmation Friday from the United Kingdom that a recent “high-risk” listing of the territory by the U.K.’s financial regulator was done based on old, inaccurate data.
Passport2Success relocates
The Passport2Success program is relocating to the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Watler: Looking out for CS membership
The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association pushes back over a consultant's report that suggests outsourcing for the public sector.
