Topic: development
Early adopters commit to new tax info exchange by 2017
The Cayman Islands and more than 40 other early adopters of a new single global standard for the automatic exchange of information between tax authorities have committed to a detailed implementation timetable.
McDowall makes all feel special
Although Penny McDowall comes from a family of educators and specializes in special needs, she knew she didn’t want to teach in a classroom setting.
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Land seizure case goes to court
A dispute over compensation for land seized by government for the construction of a new highway came before a Grand Court judge on Tuesday – more than seven years after the road was built.
Nominations open for vocational grant
Rotaract Blue is offering vocational grants to young adults interested in pursuing a career in a vocational or technical service.
Nature the loser in man vs. wild battle
Some of Cayman’s most popular tourist attractions were put under the microscope in a discussion of the ethics of eco-tourism at UCCI last week.
Focus now on international 15s
The 2014 DART Alex Alexander XV-a-side championship came to a close with the Queensgate Pigs Trotters capturing it for only the second time in two decades.
A weekend of heart health
The Cayman Heart Fund hosted an array of events over the weekend as part of the national “Heart Disease and Awareness Month.”
Capital projects: The proper role of politicians
Elected lawmakers should not be negotiating, agreeing to and supervising the execution of major projects.
MacKay builds sporting legacy
Sara MacKay keeps giving back to sports in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman's need for bold leadership
The Cayman Islands didn't transform itself from a Caribbean backwater to a global financial center by being timid.
Ex-minister: GOV, FCO nixed Ironwood road funding
A funding plan for a major local road extension was killed off by UK officials last year, according to a former government minister.
Family disclosures urged for politicians
An internationally renowned corruption fighter pushes some of Cayman's hot button issues.
Childhood obesity a serious challenge
The World Heatlh Organization has categorized overweight and obesity as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century.
Concession deal may not pay for all of road
Cayman leaders may have to find more money in government's budget to pay for a major eastern districts road extension.
Online job system will be voluntary
Employers will be able to opt out of an online jobs database launched to “add transparency” to the work permit process and give out-of-work Caymanians a better chance in the jobs market.
Business in brief
A roundup of this week's business news.
Cayman infrastructure fund going on companies register
A private-sector operated infrastructure investment fund will come on line this month.
Ironwood road 'tweaks' touted
Government may look at alternate paths for the extension of the East-West Arterial Road.
Rosberg tackled the Benz best
Formula 1 Fans of the Cayman Islands were all revved up for the first race of the season and Mercedes supporters were the happiest afterwards, watched at the new club location of PD’s in Galleria Plaza.
Civil servant retires after 43 years
Sonia McLaughlin retires afte 42 years of service.
Blake sees tourism as way ahead
Sports tourism is one of few global industries not adversely affected by the worldwide recession, and the Cayman Islands has benefited from a number of football events recently to endorse that fact.
New law requires land disclosures
Lawmakers will have to make public all family land holdings, as well as their own, under a new public standards regime.
Labor headaches ‘strangling’ business
Businesses are being sent applicants by the National Workforce Development agency who don’t have the skills or experience for the job, Chamber president Johann Moxam said.
Politicians' families own land near Ironwood road extension
Two politicians' families own land along a proposed road extension that is to be the site of a pricey new resort development.
East End resort joins luxury hotel chain
The Reef Resort in the East End will become part of the world famous luxury hotel chain Wyndham in a franchise agreement from 2015.
Sabbatini serves up positive grade for Cayman spikers
One of Brazil’s top volleyball minds has positive impressions of Cayman’s abilities.
Online job system goes live
A new online database for Cayman Islands employers and job seekers goes live.
Beach-front condo attracts $13M price tag
An opulent beach-front condo sells for US$13 million, a record for the island.
Coach teaches Brazilian way
As the Cayman Islands brace for another regional showcase, volleyball development is in greater focus.
A celebration of a worldwide response to a global menace
Thursday is World Kidney Day.
Ironwood and banana orchids
When discussing the development of the eastern half of Grand Cayman, there are lessons to be learned from banana orchids and our own history.
Know your heart disease risk factors
Learning the risks of heart disease can help you be your own heart health advocate.
Government incentives aim to attract shipping industry
Government is preparing a set of incentives to entice shipping industry companies to set up a physical presence in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman doesn't miss internationals
Domestic football in the Cayman Islands has taken on more significance now that there is no international football for the men.
PR board hasn't heard any applications under new law
No permanent residence applications under Cayman's new Immigration Law have been heard, nearly five months after the legislation took effect.
Retiring teacher bids farewell
Favourita Blanchard is returning to her homeland of Barbados after 21 years in the teaching profession in the Cayman Islands.
Trust, government on collision course
Plans for a ten mile extension to the East West Arterial Highway could run into a roadblock in the form of a statute that provides an additional layer of legal protection to National Trust land.
Re: March 7 road editorial
tomlinson on road funding
Ibeh kept her boys on track
Elizabeth Ann Ibeh is the kind of employee that every organization looks for – a keen and diligent worker who quietly carries out her duties behind the scenes, supports her colleagues and goes the extra mile to keep operations ticking or to ensure that events run smoothly.
CITA seeks new president
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is inviting nominations for its president and board of directors ahead of next month’s annual general meeting.
Cayman asked to assist neighbors
As the Cayman Islands prepares for a summer youth basketball tournament, facilities have re-emerged as an issue.
More millions for the Turtle Farm
Every cent the government spends on the Cayman Turtle Farm could have been spent on something useful, like police cars or roads.
Road seizures still unresolved
Up to a dozen property owners whose land was taken by government during the first phase of construction of the East-West Arterial highway have still not been paid more than seven years later.
Predators help Sonny
A local flag football team helped introduce Cayman to Sonny the Parrot.
Good buzz on island this year
The
island is now deep in the busy high season.
Turtle farm losing less money, but still losing
The Cayman Turtle Farm still lost $7.5 million during the last budget year, despite some financial improvements.
Chamber seeks small business tax breaks
The Chamber jumps at a potential legislative opening for small business tax breaks.
CISPA elects new board, welcomes new CEO
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants has elected a new board and welcomed the organization’s new CEO Sheree Ebanks at its annual general meeting.
Donations for GT Primary school
George Town Primary School students will receive $8,000 in donations to help fund field trips, weekend maths clases and enhance participation in the performing arts.
Chamber, lawyers blast UK 'beneficial ownership' plan
Cayman business and legal associations pan the U.K.'s latest plan for "openness and transparency" in the financial services industry.
Bridge a possibility for Mastic Trail
There is little chance of altering the proposed route of the East-West Arterial road to avoid going through the Mastic Trail, Premier Alden McLaughlin acknowledged on Monday.
District Council selects new chairman
Maxine Bodden Robinson succeeds Stanley Panton as chairman of the North Side District Council.
Palmer vows to build a world-class course
Golf legend Arnold Palmer says he plans to build a course in Grand Cayman that will be capable of hosting the biggest tournaments in the world.
Palmer backs major golf course development
Sports legend Arnold Palmer flew into Cayman last week to throw his weight behind a $360 million golf resort project in the eastern districts.
Brac planners back three marina projects
Plans for three separate marinas have been recommended for approval by Cayman Brac’s Development Control Board.
Annual St. Ignatius scramble to swing by North Sound
The St. Ignatius fifth annual scramble is ready to tee off at the North Sound Golf Club.
Youth rally kicks off
With clear weather forecasted for the upcoming weekend, football fans should enjoy the action at the Cayman Islands Football Association Under-12 Rally at the T.E McField Sports Center on Saturday.
Park has 1,000 orchids for sale
The annual Orchid Show and Sale takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Court dismisses West Bay Road challenge
A legal challenge to the closure of part of West Bay Road has failed because it was not filed in time.
Golf development will fund road
A $40 million extension to the East-West arterial road will be paid for through “reallocation of import duty” from the Ironwood golf and homes development, according to Premier Alden McLaughlin.
'Mixed use' developments considered for GT
Commercial and residential combined developments may soon become a reality in the Cayman Islands capital.
Health City awaits patients
The doors of Health City Cayman Islands will open to its first patients next month.
Health City: An opportunity, not an entitlement
What are we going to do to prepare our children for success in the healthcare field — or any other?
Paddle boarders storm the beach
Recent research has shown that there are a number of benefits to ocean therapy for children with special needs and in particular, kids with autism.
CISPA appoints Sheree Ebanks as CEO
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants has appointed Sheree Ebanks as its chief executive officer.
Welcome, Health City
Hundreds of dignitaries gathered to hail the birth of a “third pillar” of Cayman’s economy and a new model for global healthcare at the official opening of Health City Cayman Islands on Tuesday.
Former attorney general Sir Richard Ground dies
A noted Cayman Islands and Caribbean jurist passes away at age 64 after a long illness.
Brac hotelier: Marina will deal with Salt Water Pond smell
Plans for a $2.5 million marina and new tourist villas on the grounds of the Alexander Hotel on Cayman Brac will help deal with a millstone that has plagued the tourist venue since it was built, according to hotel management.
Premier: Cayman must go into 'hostile territory'
Cayman's premier says the territory must seek to become the manager of its own message in the financial services industry.
No takers for dump tires
An attempt to sell off up to two million scrapped tires piled up at the George Town landfill site received no official bids.
Gov't agency says 159 employed or offered jobs
More than 150 jobs have been taken by or offered to Caymanians, but high unemployment levels persist.
