Topic: development
UK Lotto could be green jackpot
Cayman Islands residents should be allowed to play the multimillion dollar British National Lottery, a UK parliamentary committee has recommended.
Courts to tackle case backlog
The number and variety of cases dealt with by Cayman's courts require more court space and personnel.
Coalition responds to Compass editorial
We take issue with several assertions made in the Jan. 10 Compass
editorial. The editor again peddles the Dart plan as a “modern, lined
landfill” — and offered for “free” — while insisting on a “new facility
that eliminates the possibility of a new Mount Trashmore emerging in the
future.”
Business in brief
Business in brief for the Cayman Islands January 14, 2014.
Developer seeks road extension
Developers behind a proposed $360 million golf course and vacation home development have offered to partner with government to build a 10-mile extension to the East-West Arterial road as part of the project.
Great medicine for the economy
The East End medical tourism hospital is hiring, and it's a sign of even better things to come for the Cayman Islands.
Carnival interested in dock partnership
One of Carnival’s top executives has dismissed a floating pier concept for Grand Cayman as “pie in the sky” and urged government to move ahead with a long term solution by building two permanent cruise piers in George Town harbor.
Fidelity backs Storm
Fidelity Bank is sponsoring the Cayman Storm rugby team this year.
The poisoning of North Sound
The single greatest threat to Cayman's natural environment isn't development. It's the dump.
Drivers closing in on grandiose race track at High Rock
After years of stalling, a racing authority will soon shift into gear.
East End Ostrich farm won’t fly
Plans for an ostrich farm in the East End won’t get off the ground after the project ruffled feathers among neighboring residents.
Grizz steps up sevens program after recent setbacks
The Cayman national men’s sevens side begin their preparations for the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organization Games at the end of the year with a trip to the Las Vegas Invitational Elite 7s competition in a couple of weeks.
Swindon Town and Houston Dynamo set for action here
Youth football is reaching unprecedented levels in the Cayman Islands and a new tournament next month will ensure that standards are raised by the visit of two professional teams.
Ritz-Carlton owners and developer Ryan settle litigation
Two lawsuits filed in 2012 by the former secured lender and now owner of the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman against the resort’s developer Michael Ryan and related companies have been settled.
Positive signs for Cayman real estate in New Year
Broker foresees sales, especially in the two-bedroom, under US$1 million segment, taking off this year.
Enterprise City reaches out to London’s tech industry
Special economic zone Cayman Enterprise City hosted a dinner in London in December for British technology and media companies looking to attract new business by expanding into the North and Latin America markets.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Floating dock offers eco-friendly pier solution
A newly developed floating pier, pioneered in Norway, has been put forward as a potential solution to the economic and environmental challenges of building cruise berthing facilities in Grand Cayman.
Consumer prices see highest increase in years
Consumer prices increased by 2.8 percent in the third quarter of 2013 compared to a year earlier, the largest price jump since the fourth quarter of 2008.
The landfill must no longer be ignored
Grand Cayman has a problem so significant that it threatens the health of the country's economy and residents.
Premier, opposition agree on need for unity
The Cayman Islands political parties start off the year at least partly in agreement.
Scouts prepared for new home
After years of occupying an old government building, the Cayman Islands Scouts Association is finally ready to set up camp in its new headquarters.
Ben Torchinsky, developer of The Hyatt, passes at 87
Benjamin Torchinsky, engineer, entrepreneur and developer of the Grand Cayman Hyatt Britannia Resort, passed away in Miami on Dec. 23. He was 87.
Cruising toward public/private partnerships
Cayman should approach cruise berthing negotiations with its eyes wide open.
2013 Cayman news roundup
As 2014 draws to a close, the Compass reviews some of the key events and news stories of the Cayman Islands over the past 12 months.
CITA urges caution on gambling in Cayman
As Bermuda’s government prepares to introduce gaming legislation as a potential “game changer” for the island’s struggling economy, tourism chiefs in Cayman feel lawmakers here should take a more cautious approach.
Hedge Fund Association selects Cayman directors
The Hedge Fund Association has appointed Christina Bodden and Colin Nicholson as co-directors of the association’s Cayman Islands Chapter.
Our people soared above the rim
Basketball and netball in the Cayman Islands netted many high points this year.
Tafari knocked out by special trip
Tafari Ebanks is only 19 yet his boxing talent is so special that he is being singled out as a future champion.
Investing in youth Caymanians make their mark at luxury goods store
Young Caymanians making their mark at Kirk Freeport.
Prizes for St. Ignatius winners
There's been a Christmas windfall for some lucky winner of the annual St. Ignatius draw.
Legends helped kids look for goals
Two legendary former footballers were in the Cayman Islands recently to give a clinic to local kids and they were extremely well received.
Cayman Airways opens Brac ticket office
Cayman Airways has expanded its presence on the Brac opening a new ticket office and reservation centre and expanding its cargo facility.
Fire could spark fresh action on dump hazard
A massive fire at the George Town landfill site on Friday should be the spark that ignites action on an issue that has plagued the Cayman Islands for more than a decade, business leaders and environmental activists have warned.
Gov’t: No change, no dump in BT
Government sticks to its original plan on the George Town landfill.
From Savannah to Geneva: Kellie McGee rising fast
She’s only 25, but boasts the personal drive – and the CV to match – of someone much her senior, and her World Health Organization internship in January should confirm her credentials as a healthcare manager.
What’s in the George Town Landfill
Tons of discarded tires are among the debris fueling the massive fire at the George Town Landfill that ignited early Friday.
A day in the life Chris Mann reflects on art
Weekender visits the studio of local artist Chris Mann
Brac hotelier submits marina plan
The first phase of an ambitious multi-million dollar plan for a marina in Cayman Brac has been submitted to Cabinet for approval.
Cayman Enterprise City wins Caribbean investor award
Special economic zone provider Cayman Enterprise City has won the Caribbean Export Development Agency and the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies’ Regional Investors of the Year Contest in the Special Award category.
Netclues becomes Trending.Info’s sales partner
Cayman Web-development firm Netclues will be the official Caribbean sales and marketing partner of Canadian owned and based social media technology company Trending.Info.
Airports authority seeks new boss
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is advertising for a new Chief Executive Officer nearly a year after suspending and then firing its former boss amid an investigation into expenses.
National ‘number’ system considered
Cayman takes another look at an ID/number card system for all residents.
Home Gas putts in school support
The Captain Theo Bodden Memorial Golf Tournament has quickly become a popular event in the calendar for Cayman’s golfing community and Home Gas is very pleased to be this year’s title sponsor.
New Bermuda fund offering raises Cayman fee issue
A new low cost fund with a fast track registration process in Bermuda is not going to threaten Cayman’s leading position in funds just yet
Conservation law moves closer
The National Conservation Bill was slowly moving towards a vote on Thursday afternoon as legislators continued to wrangle over the potential impact on private property rights.
Majority back conservation bill
The conservation conversation has engaged Cayman this week and the majority are in favor of its passing.
UCCI legal studies program receives accreditation
The University College of the Cayman Islands has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, providing for the accreditation of the college's two-year associate degree in legal studies.
Day in the life: Artist Teresa Grimes
Local artist Teresa Grimes shares with Weekender the inspiration behind her colorful and energetic pieces of work
Minister Panton: ‘Pointless’ to delay conservation bill
Environment Minister Wayne Panton and the Progressives-led government pushed ahead with environmental protection legislation Wednesday, over the objections of some local business organizations and opposition lawmakers.
When foreign puppeteers pull Cayman’s strings
Cayman lawmakers need to act on life sentencing guidelines before someone else does it for us.
Architects: Investors will welcome conservation law
The National Conservation Bill will come as a relief to investors who want clear guidelines rather than ad-hoc policies on environmental restrictions on development, according to a statement from the Cayman Society of Architects, Surveyors and Engineers on the eve of the debate.
‘Nightmare’ roller-coaster ride for scholarship recipient
Government changes to a controversial scholarship program put some local students in limbo.
At the ‘11th hour,’ let’s just wait a minute
Cayman Islands lawmakers need not rush into passing a critically flawed bill for the sake of political expediency.
Cayman Finance calls for more government support
Gonzalo Jalles, CEO of Cayman Finance, has called on government to do more to promote and defend the Cayman Islands financial services industry.
Chamber calls for three-month delay of conservation bill
Cayman's largest business organization wants to wait just a bit longer on environmental conservation.
CISPA becomes full member of IFAC
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants has been admitted as a full member of the International Federation of Accountants.
Proposed National Conservation Law: A disaster in the making
Writer says Cayman needs to go back to the drawing board to create a workable law to protect the environment.
Panton: No more time on conservation bill
Conservation minister Wayne Panton politely refused a request to give people more time to study the proposed National Conservation Law.
The vote landowners will never forget
If you are a Caymanian landowner, ask yourself this question: Do you think you and your family will be better off or worse off if the National Conservation Bill is passed through the Legislative Assembly?
C4C: Support conservation, not National Conservation Bill
Political group Coalition for Cayman says environmental protection must be designed together with a national development and infrastructure plan.
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller Intentions are binding
Mr. Miller asks, if the National Conservation Bill is intended not to infringe on private property rights, then why isn't that in text of the bill?
Purple Dragon grading conducted
Purple Dragon martial arts school pupils were recently put through their paces and then honored with their new grades by Professor Don Jacob, founder of the Purple Dragon martial arts program, who visited Cayman last month especially for the examinations.
C4C: Put conservation bill on hold
The Coalition for Cayman has called on legislators to put the National Conservation Bill on hold – a position that directly contradicts the stated support for the bill from all three independent legislators who won election with the group’s backing.
Finance minister: Cayman must consider privatization
Government must consider privatizing some services, the finance minister says, but it should do so carefully.
Gov: Cayman not ‘too small’ for good governance
The governor rubbishes claims that Cayman is simply to small for proper government accountability.
Porter vaults to scholarship
Camerin Porter is the proud recipient of the first scholarship awarded by the Cayman Islands Gymnastics Association.
Insurers: Industry needs to innovate
The insurance industry must be more creative in the development of products to meet increasingly complex risks, speakers at the Cayman Captive Forum said Wednesday.
MOvember Open putts on good show
Golf in the Cayman Islands got into the swing of MOvember.
Complaints office cites ‘immigration success story’
The Cayman Islands Immigration Department has apparently come off the public complaints "most wanted list."
Jingle Bell has nice ring
For all those with enough energy after the Cayman Islands marathon, there is another road run this weekend to keep their tired limbs moving, only it is much shorter.
Powers of conservation council exaggerated
Environmental group says conservation council's powers not as far-reaching as Compass fears.
