Topic: development
Passport2Success students sought
The Passport2Success training program is looking for its latest round of participants.
Purple Dragon chops tasty, not painful, this time
Purple Dragon hosted its first Black Belt Chef Beach Barbeque and Family Day at Public Beach last week and there were plenty of chops of a different kind - on the grill.
Cayman's art heritage strengthened by donations
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands acquires two new artworks to add to its growing permanent collection
Farmers market may take root in George Town
Vendors operating at Market at the Grounds in Lower Valley are in the process of relocating to the old Farmers Market spot in George Town.
Opportunity knocks in the hospitality industry
The new UCCI tourism school offers Caymanians the chance to embrace a challenging but potentially rewarding career.
Agriculture focus of regional seminar
Cayman hosts Caribbean Plant Health Directors Forum to discuss threats to farming and agriculture in the region.
Cayman establishes regional HIV evaluation
Government officials are working with British and Dutch overseas Caribbean territories to strengthen the region’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Students expose gaps in public transport system
A lack of public transportation is preventing teens from participating in after-school programs, according to a 2013-2014 report conducted by the Cayman Islands Youth Assembly.
Cayman’s air travel taxes among highest in Caribbean region
Taxes and fees on air travel in and out of Grand Cayman are among the highest in the region.
One year later, quest for Cabinet records lingers
Government takes more than a year trying to decide whether records of Cabinet meetings should be made public.
18 Forum Lane: Rising to new heights
Dart Realty and DECCO executives joined construction workers, architects, government officials and well-wishers in a “topping out” ceremony at 18 Forum Lane at Camana Bay.
Scranton residents concerned about crime
Some 20 residents of Scranton raised concerns about the soaring number of crimes in their community, during a two-hour meeting with police Tuesday night.
Appleby adds to charities’ coffers
Appleby donates to local charities.
Athletes settle in as Games begin
Athletes from the Cayman Islands are gearing up for competition in Glasgow.
Sunset will build relationship from Houston Dynamo camp
Sunset Football Club is hosting a football camp in conjunction with Major League Soccer team Houston Dynamo next month that could lead to opportunities for the most talented locals.
Webb wants more backing to raise Caribbean standards
Football chief Jeffrey Webb wants to see more Caribbean countries in major tournaments and to do that they must get more support from governments and the private sector, he said on a visit to Jamaica earlier this week.
YMCA reaches new heights
YMCA Cayman Islands has received its official charter at a global meeting of YMCAs in the Rocky Mountains.
Business in brief
A roundup of business happenings.
Tourism attractions subsidies top $10 million in five years
The bill for maintaining some of Cayman's tourism attractions adds up.
Tourism staying focused on US
An extension to the runway at Grand Cayman’s airport has been deemed unnecessary because the island does not currently need to focus on the UK and Europe as tourism markets.
Webb: Camaraderie will net gains
Aaliyah Webb wants Cayman netball to show a united stance abroad.
Workforce-related public meetings in Sister Islands
Representatives from the Department of Labour and Pensions and the National Workforce Development Agency will be in the Sister Islands on Monday and Tuesday.
Massive airports investment proposed
More than $120 million investment will be required at Cayman Islands airports over the next two decades to meet the growing demands of the islands’ tourism industry, according to a master plan for redevelopment.
Lord Blencathra: Who should apologize to whom?
Lord Blencathra may be the one who has been ordered to dine on crow, but Cayman deserves a place at the table right next to him, sharing in that meal.
Affordable homes still sit empty
The 20 affordable homes in Bodden Town remain unoccupied since they were completed more than a year ago.
Cayman Enterprise City expands zone to BritCay House
Cayman Enterprise City has leased more than 12,000 square feet of vacant office space in BritCay House on Eastern Avenue.
Mora surging up world rankings
Cayman’s world-class kitesurfer Jhon Mora has ambitions of one day being at the pinnacle of his sport - and he is gradually achieving that.
National Internship Program places first intern
Chaquira Hodgson, the first successful candidate of the National Internship Program, began her internship in May.
Walkers hosts alumni evening to mark firm’s anniversary
Walkers hosted a special alumni evening for the many articled clerks who have undergone legal training with the firm over the years.
Doak pins down local spirit
Jaime Doak is helping Cayman’s cause in Scotland.
Germany’s precision was key
One of the most popular posts that went viral on Facebook had the caption: “Portugal have Ronaldo, Argentina have Messi, Brazil have Neymar, but Germany have got a team.”
Girls set for CONCACAF action
Cayman’s Under-15 girl footballers are in serious preparation for the inaugural CONCACAF tournament in their age group that is being held here next month.
They have been training at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex for the tournament which runs from Aug. 6-13.
MacRae mined gold in Barbados as open water program grows
Katie Klein and Catriona MacRae were in Barbados for the Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships which ended on Monday and they were back at training in Cayman two days later.
New customs officers welcomed
Five Caymanians have beeen recruited as new customs officers.
2013 economic growth below forecasts
The Cayman Islands economy grew for the third consecutive year in 2013, but fell short of the expectation maintained by government until the third quarter of last year.
Airport vetting firms for redevelopment
The redevelopment of Grand Cayman’s overcrowded airport moved a step closer with bosses inviting architectural and engineering firms to submit their credentials for the job.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Butterfield Bank to acquire part of HSBC Cayman
Butterfield Bank Cayman has reached an agreement to acquire parts of the corporate and retail banking business of HSBC Bank in the Cayman Islands.
Chaloner will lead kids to glory
A team of junior squash players head to Bermuda this week to participate in the Caribbean Area Squash Association Junior Championships, hosted by the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association.
McLean gets deserved tryout at English pro club
Local football company Excel Sports Management has an exciting summer lined up.
In November 2013, Kory McLean travelled with Academy Sports Club coach Virgil Seymour, who also heads ESM, to England and spent 10 days training with English League One club Gillingham.
A telling tale of two diverse visions
Accountability, self-reliance, hard work and empowerment must be the proper message of Cayman's leaders, including the National Workforce Development Agency.
Juniors aim to topple Jamaica this time
Some of Cayman’s best tennis talent is in Jamaica this week competing in two regional tournaments.
Summer’s the theme for Ritz-Carlton arts show
New art exhibition at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, showcases new and established artistic talent
Last day of student art exhibition
More than 100 pieces of artwork created solely by students will be exhibited for public viewing for the last time Friday at the Cayman Islands National Gallery.
Are you overcoming weight loss hurdles?
Lifestyle consultant Donna Mitchell sheds light on the issues behind sticking to weight loss goals.
Fishy dilemma for restaurants
Lionfish are being imported from Central America to feed a growing demand for the dish in Cayman Islands restaurants.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news.
Caribbean export agency aims to boost regional trade
Company representatives from the CARIFORUM region, and French and British overseas territories and dependencies met with members from the Cayman business community last week in an attempt to reinvigorate regional trade.
Get serious about corruption
Corruption kills countries. It's what separates Denmark and South Korea from Somalia and North Korea.
Tourism minister denies conflict over marinas
The debate over plans for three new marina developments in Cayman Brac has escalated into a political row amid accusations of ‘cronyism and nepotism’ from the Leader of the Opposition.
When DoE zeal collides with objectivity
Can the owners of the Alexander Hotel, or any developer, hold a reasonable expectation of objectivity when dealing with the Department of Environment?
Girls’ Brigade heads to Australia
Cayman Islands Girls' Brigade flies to the International Conference of Girls' Brigade in Australia on June 30.
Keeping Cayman’s boards free from improper influence
Cayman's 130 public boards wield an enormous amount of power.
Six-month jail sentence for Myles
Former insurance salesman Edlin Myles faces six months imprisonment.
Killa-Panthers eager to bite back
After a less than convincing start to their title defense, the Androgroup Killa-Panthers are hungry to make amends.
Swim seminar helped local officials keep abreast of rules
Two Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association referees attended the sport’s governing body’s annual world seminar in Miami last weekend.
Judge takes night to decide sentence
Justice Henderson will decide on sentencing in relation to the former National Housing Developement Trust deputy chair Edlin Myles on Friday.
Government budget passed just in time
Cayman's new government spending plan is passed with just days to spare.
Haines expects higher ranking
Cayman may have lost their Big Game match to USA South Panthers but local rugby President Derek Haines believes they are still on target to be the region’s third best side after reaching an all-time high world ranking of 54th.
North Side fast food hub could be in the works
Business owner plans to open fast food hub in North Side.
New floating cruise terminal idea surfaces
A floating pier has resurfaced as a potential solution to the environmental challenges of building cruise berthing facilities in Grand Cayman.
Port loses $1M on studies
The Cayman Islands Port Authority is projecting a $1 million loss in its upcoming budget, largely due to the cost of research and environmental studies for the planned cruise ship pier.
Turtle Farm anticipates massive losses again
The Cayman Turtle Farm anticipates it will lose another $9.5 million over the course of government’s next financial year, with most of that spending going toward paying off accumulated debts.
Finance minister lauded by peers
Cayman's finance minister receives kudos from his party's political opponents.
Family friendly fitness activities
Cayman's climate makes it easy to incorporate activity into family time, which will improve the family's health and children's concentration and problem solving skills.
CIMA: Not enough staff to regulate finance industry
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority is not adequately staffed to effectively regulate the finance industry, according to deputy managing director Patrick Bodden.
Housing official found guilty
Former National Housing deputy chair found guilty.
$70 million more: Put it on the tab
How can Cayman's Health Services Authority be owed $70 million in unpaid bills, when more than 90 percent of the population of 55,000 has health insurance?
Construction plans boost government coffers
The collection of a number of infrastructure and development related fees are expected to see a major increase in the next government budget.
Gov’t writes off Randyke Gardens bailout
The hundreds of thousands of dollars government loaned to a local apartment complex to fix sewage problems won't be paid back.
Ironwood developer in loan disputes
The developer behind the ambitious $360 million
Ironwood golf resort project has had five court proceedings filed
against him in the United States for failure to pay back loans.
Time to close Cayman’s ‘Piggy Bank’
It is embarrassing for the Cayman Islands to host a government “bank” with the record recently revealed by the Cayman Islands Development Bank.
