Topic: development
Meals on Wheels saved from closure
Kind-hearted Caymanians stepped up to the plate with more than $60,000 of donations to save cash starved Meals on Wheels.
International flights from Brac touted
Cayman Airways could start running flights from Florida to Cuba through Cayman Brac early next year, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell believes.
Business in brief
Business in brief
Commercial boats a nuisance at Safe Haven
A Safe Haven resident complains that commercial boats operating on the canal are causing problems for local home owners.
Updated airport being discussed for Little Cayman
Plans for a new airfield in Little Cayman are under discussion as part of the proposed multi-million dollar overhaul of the island’s airports.
Pascal tipped for top by US guru
One of the world’s top javelin coaches is marking Cayman’s brilliant thrower Alex Pascal for future world honors, he thinks so highly of the teenager.
Coalition for Cayman continues advocacy
The Coalition for Cayman says it is carrying on its advocacy and public awareness role between now and the next election.
Literacy workshop promotes home and school partnership
East End Primary school promote literacy night with parents caregivers, students and teachers
Editorial for October 11: A patient’s right to privacy
The proposal to create a mandatory cancer registry in the Cayman Islands is an unwarranted government intrusion.
Premier: National Conservation Law will receive unanimous support
The long awaited National Conservation Law, providing protection for Cayman’s endemic and endangered species, including sharks, and elevating the importance of environmental considerations in future development, will be passed by the end of the year, according to Premier Alden McLaughlin.
Online poll: Housing Trust broken, needs fixing
Most people believe the National Housing Development Trust is broken, and that something needs to be done to repair the damage.
Anti-Corruption Commission may get own investigators
Cayman's efforts to stem public corruption may have a fighting chance in the new government budget.
Compliance officers to enforce new immigration rules
The Immigration Department will employ 13 fresh staff, including five “compliance officers,” to ensure enforcement of new regulations governing employment and work permits, aimed at countering joblessness among Cayamanians.
Hurricane High planned for Cayman Brac
A partially built emergency shelter on Cayman Brac dubbed the “hurricane Hilton” will be transformed into a high school.
October 2013 market update Tourism opportunities rebounding
RE/MAX broker/owner James Bovell says new tourism developments demand infrastructure improvements.
Tourism industry jobs drive targets Caymanian prospects
A targeted jobs drive is under way to match around 150 unemployed Caymanians with positions or training opportunities in the local tourism industry.
Workforce agency reviews unemployed list
Government looks to update its list of jobless Caymanians in anticipation of the term limit exemption permit deadline.
Borde finds new goal
Nathan Borde is another talented Cayman footballer aspiring to make the pro ranks in England and judging by the strength of character he has already shown, he might just do so.
Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute launched
The Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute (CCGI), a non-profit membership-based organization dedicated to strengthening principles of good corporate governance across the Caribbean, formally launched on October 3.
Beach erosion concern over Dart Hotel
Dart Realty insists its Seven Mile Beach hotel development will be environmentally friendly, despite concerns that the project plans do not sufficiently counter the threat of beach erosion.
Blatter and Yorke on their way
Some of the biggest and most influential names in world football are soon coming to the Cayman Islands for sports summit.
Build your knowledge at Brac construction forum
A free, public two-day course in building codes, starting 11 Oct. in Cayman Brac’s District Administration Building, is open to tradesmen, architects, draftsmen, contractors and others in the construction industry.
Adopt an acre to help Trust
The Cayman Islands National Trust seeks individuals or companies to sponsor acreage in one of the many Trust reserves.
PwC backs Under-16 hoops talent
It was another successful season as more than 120 boys and girls recently took the courts to showcase their talents in the annual PwC Under-16 Basketball League.
Helping hand for East End school
Cayman Islands Water Authority donates money to East End Primary After School Program.
Caymanians sought for scholarship
Marking the 30th year for the UK’s annual Chevening Scholarships, online registration for the one-year master’s degree program has opened worldwide for the 2014/15 academic year.
UK extends borrowing ban
Cayman agrees to extend its 'borrowing ban' for at least one more year.
UCCI open house set to showcase new programs
UCCI's professional Development Centre is hosting an open house for businesses professionals and public servant seeking to energize their careers.
Digicel enters renewable energy partnership
Digicel and NRG Energy, Inc. announced a partnership to acquire, construct and operate renewable energy projects under development in the Caribbean.
Frederick is inspired by big sis
The women’s football program here is one of the most celebrated in the Caribbean. Many female players have benefited educationally through scholarships and through trials with top clubs in the United States.
Guns, fast cars for East End?
A new sport shooting complex and racetrack are in the works in East End.
Inside the world of domestic abuse
The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre event A Crazy Love Affair raised more than US$15,000.
Non-Caymanians can drive tour buses
It seems non-Caymanians can be hired to drive tour buses after all.
The Fed’s applied progressivism
Because Ben Bernanke’s public persona is as mild as milk, the transformation in American governance in which he has participated is imperfectly understood and hence insufficiently deplored. The change is dramatized by two recent developments.
Drug Court holds 10th graduation
The Drug Rehabilitation Court held its 10th graduation ceremony last week, bringing to 75 the number of participants successfully completing the program since 2009.
Jefferson rates pros like Ebanks
The exploits of Jorge “Steamy” Ebanks and other pro players are not going unnoticed in Cayman.
New fees, development guiding budget plans
The full-year spending plan for the Cayman Islands government’s 2013/14 budget will contain one new category of fees – largely aimed at the financial services industry – and will depend heavily on the establishment of several public-private sector development projects, Premier Alden McLaughlin said.
Government pushes for companies to hire locals
Premier Alden McLaughlin promised a "two-pronged approach" to resolve the territory's problems with local unemployment Thursday in his first address to the Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon.
School mentoring program seeks volunteers
Volunteers needed for school mentoring program.
Online poll Most use seat belts, some question reach of ‘nanny state’
This week’s poll sought to elucidate the safety habits of local drivers, drawing a healthy response, itself dominated by an even healthier attitude towards the use of seat belts.
Ten-year work permits abolished
Long term work permits for Cayman Islands executives prove to be a short-lived concept.
Local fighters continue to impress
The recent Cayman versus Cuba boxing event managed to raise the profile of the sport locally and internationally with some terrific fights in front of an appreciative crowd.
Cayman Islands surveyors form islands-specific royal chapter
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors will launch the Caribbean’s first national chapter in the Cayman Islands on Wednesday 2 October, creating a professional body to address local standards and professional development.
Students debate for $1,000 World Tourism Day prize
Four local students will debate tourism initiatives on Friday at the World Tourism Day “speak-off” at the Marriott Beach Resort, vying for a $1,000 prize and a one-year appointment as a Cayman Islands tourism ambassador.
Government building ‘ready’ for new emergency center
The Government Administration Building is considered an ideal location for a central command emergency center for government, but is not being used for that purpose.
Handicap excites even the slowest plodders
Cayman’s only handicap road race is back for another three-part series from Wednesday.
Committee: housing agency ‘catastrophic failure’
Calling the National Housing Development Trust a “catastrophic failure,” the Public Accounts Committee heard testimony last week about poorly built homes, decaying after only seven years, and a board voting itself 100 percent salary increases.
Dart offers glimpse of posh hotel
An artist’s impression of the planned Kimpton hotel shows how Dart Realty’s $200 million project will change the visual landscape of the Seven Mile Beach area.
Premier travels to Miami for infrastructure summit
Premier Alden McLaughlin is scheduled to represent the Cayman Islands in Miami at a regional infrastructure summit Monday.
Editorial for September 20: Baraud takes action
We lend our full support to Baraud's new back-to-work initiative.
Recruiters launch back-to-work program
Baraud is partnering with government to provide employment opportunities to 20 Caymanians, as a start.
George Town Primary gets help from CUC
Caribbean Utilities donate thermal lunch kits to George Town Primary School
Martinez has the right balance
The average sporty kid often has an ambition to be a pro in their chosen sport so it’s nice to see one Caymanian youngster, Sebastian Martinez, paving the way for others.
Hurricanes threatening Caymanian heritage
The massive hurricane that ripped through Grand Cayman in September 2004 may not have taken any lives, but there were other casualties - namely invaluable pieces of Caymanian heritage, an audience gathered for a lecture heard this week.
Swim coaches perfect strokes at clinic
A pair of local swim coaches earned world-class training.
Eco-tourism could help protect local nesting turtle population
Tourism could either be the saving grace or the downfall of the Cayman Islands’ nesting turtle populations, researchers believe.
Regional competition set for investors
The Department of Commerce and Investment is encouraging Cayman-based investors to enter the first Regional Investor of the Year competition
Developing entrepreneurial thinking in young people
CIBC FirstCaribbean and the Caribbean Centre of Excellence of Youth Entrepreneurship (CEYE) have entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding to continue their strategic partnership of fostering an entrepreneurial spirit among young people.
Funding concerns a blow to program
Kendall and Tafari Ebanks once again gave impressive performances when they fought at home for the first time this year over the weekend but the boxing program is sorely under funded and needs a cash injection badly to continue.
Officials: Cayman Airways a ‘key economic tool’ for country
Cayman Airways bosses insist the airline is a key strategic tool for the country, generating in excess of $200 million annually for the local economy.
Haines seeks more cash
Derek Haines is a champion charity fundraiser, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy causes by running marathons.
Esterley Tibbetts extension opens today
The two spurs linking Willie Farrington Drive and Batabano Road to the Esterley Tibbetts Highway will open Monday morning, according to the Ministry of Planning.
Builders look to new codes, economic recovery in February
Caymajn's constructiion industry will face a new set of building rules in February as government planners move away from outdated Southern Standard regulations to a new International Building Code.
Rooster offering many prizes
The 10th annual Rooster Shootout hopes to attract fishermen with numerous awards.
Cameron: Cayman not a tax haven
UK Prime Minister David Cameron said in the House of Commons on Monday he believes British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies should not be labeled “tax havens” since they have agreed to take the necessary action on tax information exchange with the UK, international tax cooperation and beneficial ownership earlier this year.
Minister challenges adults to ‘save’ children’s lives
Health minister Osbourne Bodden is challenging parents and other adults to save children's lives by encouraging them to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Record-keeping woes held up Beach Bay ‘quarry’ decision
A lack of written transcript of a Planning Appeals Tribunal hearing held up an official decision being issued for months.
Cayman thankful for Bermuda’s support
Cayman residents remain pleased after an epic medal haul at the 2013 NatWest Island Games.
OECD too controlling
Writer addresses France's blacklisting of Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Jersey.
Immigration review under way for Cayman work permits
A longer term review of Cayman's work permit policies kicks off.
Minister Rivers defends South Africa trip, assails local media
Education Minister Tara Rivers defended herself on Tuesday against charges of wasteful spending and unnecessary travel at last week’s South Africa’s Commonwealth Conference, saying the gathering had boosted her insight into local issues.
Cayman islands request inclusion in tax convention
The Cayman Islands government has formally asked the United Kingdom to extend its membership in the OECD/ Council of the Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters to the Cayman Islands.
