Topic: development
OECD: Advanced economies growing; emerging ones slow
A moderate recovery is under way in the major advanced economies, according to the latest Interim Economic Assessment by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Growth is proceeding at encouraging rates in North America, Japan and the U.K. Meanwhile, the euro area as a whole is no longer in a recession, although output remains weak in several countries.
Morritt's on a roll with construction
David Morritt wants everyone to know: “Morritt’s cannot build fast enough.”
Beach condo sales set to show healthy growth
Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association statistics show a healthy volume in beachfront condo sales this year.
Suite success for Seven Mile Beach hotel
When visitors keep retuning year after year, that’s a sure sign you’re doing something right, says Thomas Mason, general manager of the Comfort Suites Hotel.
Dart: ‘New regional focus’ elsewhere
As several projects stall in the Cayman Islands, Dart looks elswehere in the Caribbean.
Changes ahead for current, former college chiefs
University College of the Cayman Islands President Roy Bodden has renewed his contract, while International College of the Cayman Islands President Tasha Ebanks Garcia, has dropped hers, joining the Ministry of Education.
Coaches will build on Scotland
Local coaches are optimistic about netball’s future in the Cayman Islands.
Women of Valor attract Floridians
A local basketball team hopes to establish a fresh link to Florida.
Women’s rugby sevens gets boost through boot camp
The women’s rugby program has always been a good one in the Cayman Islands and it looks set to soon get stronger.
Hoopsters will storm the court
Local basketball leaps into action with a number of initiatives this month.
New senior ministry officers announced
Government recently appointed three new deputy chief officers to various ministries.
Huta expects a bright Future
Future Sports Club in West Bay has for many years been a conveyor belt of young footballing talent, thanks to the tireless input from technical director Roy “Huta” Ebanks and his dedicated coaches.
Hutton joins expanding pool
It’s set to be another busy swim season for the Camana Bay Aquatic Club. Not only has the competitive swim club added a new training group and expanded its swim school due to growing demand – the club also welcomes new head coach Brad Hutton.
Editorial for September 4: Nice job, Mrs. Dilbert
Information Commissioner Jennifer Dilbert set Cayman on the right path of freedom of information in its first five years, despite turbulent times.
Editorial for September 3: Expats ask: 'Am I staying – or going?'
We ask readers to put themselves in the shoes of one of 1,500 Cayman Islands residents now helplessly awaiting their fate as the local government decides what to do with those individuals granted Term Limit Exemption Permits.
Nicholas McLean wins coveted gov’t employee of year award
The Deputy Governor's Employee of the Year Award went to Nicholas McLean with the Department of Education.
Nominations for National Heroes sought
The Ministry for Culture is now accepting nominations for Heroes Day 2014.
Revitalizing George Town
Writer feels George Town could be transformed and revitalized by establishing residential units in the downtown area.
RBC target greens with Red Cross
Notable prizes should draw many golfers to the links for the 16th annual RBC/Cayman Islands Red Cross Charitable Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 6 at the North Sound Club
Cuffy: Keep West Indies A tours
West Indies cricket is buoyant again but even after the success of the Caribbean Premier League there are still improvements needed to raise standards so that the regional side can be more competitive at Test level.
Red Cross hits the links
The Cayman Islands Red Cross will cater to local golfers once again.
Professor: Health City novel project for Caribbean
Health City Cayman Islands has caught the attention of international researchers interested in the feasibility of large-scale medical tourism in the Caribbean and the potential effects of such a large development on a small territory like Cayman.
Dementia under the spotlight
In recognition of World Dementia Awareness Month, the ten things you didn't know about dementia.
For Cayman, an educational opportunity of epic importance
It started as a tremor many years ago but now is progressing to seismic strength on the education Richter scale. Some professors are already constructing protective bunkers in their comfortable academies of higher learning to fight it.
Planning board approves GT buildings
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Business in brief
Business in brief.
Cayman’s economic potential recognized by magazine ranking
The Cayman Islands placed first in the category of economic potential, and fourth in the category of overall country, in fDi Magazine’s Caribbean and Latin American Countries of the Future rankings.
Honduran goals perfectly met
It seemed as if every other person was from the Honduran community at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Sunday - and they all had beaming smiles.
Nursing program kicks off this week at UCCI
The new nursing degree at the University College of the Cayman Islands kicks off Thursday with an education session.
Postcards from the past
Grand Cayman on Old Postacards, a collection of postcards dating from 1910 to 2008, offer a glimpse into the island's past and highlights the rapid changes that have taken place
Cooking up a storm
Finding something delicious or even edible to eat following a hurricane can be a challenge, but cook Lori Adams showed how it can be done.
Collin confident baskets will be plentiful for locals
Heading into this month, there was growing concern over basketball’s present standing in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman went out pride intact
Four wins out of five and boasting the tournament’s top scorer with 11 goals is usually a guarantee of progression to the knockout rounds, but sadly, for the Cayman Islands that was not quite good enough.
Local instructors sought for ‘defensive’ left-hand driving
The rental car, approaching from Crewe Road, entered the Elgin Avenue roundabout, turning sharply to the right, trying to find an exit, oblivious to the horror about to ensue from navigating in the wrong direction.
General manager leaving LIME
Tony Ritch is stepping down as head of LIME Cayman.
Kai drama over 50-acre development
Cayman Kai residents turned out to weigh in on the Kai Village PAD.
Premier confirms youth month
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin along with Sylvia Wilks signs proclamation declaring January as the month to support the youths.
Immigration changes positive step for real estate market
Real estate agent James Bovell looks at immigration trends and Dart's new hotel.
Trinidad was smashing
Cayman’s juniors did well at the 2013 Junior Caribbean Amateur Squash Association Championships in Port of Spain, Trinidad recently.
PPM Cabinet remakes planning authority
The PPM continues to reshuffle appointed boards.
Temporary government ministers to step up
For the first time under Cayman's new constitution, the government will swear in temporary Cabinet ministers.
Brown gives quality thumbs up
The CONCACAF Under-15 football tournament has been a marvellous showpiece of all that is good in the sport both on the pitch and off it.
Legal issues haunt Hyatt
The owner of the former Hyatt continues to scrap with an insurance company over Hurricane Ivan money.
Editorial for August 20: The Hyatt: Mow it down
Government must ensure the Hyatt situation is remedied, now.
Gov’t newbies learn policy ropes
A series of workshops for new government ministers, councillors and advisers is aimed at enhancing service to stakeholders and the public.
Bermuda kept Thomas quiet
After two easy victories in their opening games, the Cayman Islands got a reality check on Friday, losing 3-0 to Bermuda in a clash of Group A favourites.
Cabinet balks at disclosing minutes from meetings
Cabinet is seeking to keep its records private, in spite of the information commissioner's public stance on the topic.
Football crowds filling hotels
Sports tourism gets a boost from the CONCACAF international youth football tournament on island through 25 August.
Apple Awards back on table
The Cayman Islands Chamber has re-introduced the Golden Apple Awards in partnership with the Ministry of Education.
Cultural benefactor Helen Harquail dies
Helen Harquail, known for her contributions to cultural development in the Cayman Islands, passed away at 100.
Shetty hospital halfway to February opening
The 140-bed hospital in East End is set to open in six months.
Old plans could be revived for Grand Cayman airport project
Government will look to existing proposals as it attempts to draw up a plan for the development of the airport in the coming months, tourism minister Moses Kirkconnell has said.
Cruise plan hinges on environmental report
Plans for cruise berthing facilities in George Town harbour won’t go ahead if an environmental impact report deems the risk to the island’s natural resources is too great.
Intensive training for Cayman squad
The Cayman National Rugby squad departed on Monday for Glendale, Colorado for an intense training camp before competing in a huge tournament this weekend.
Plans for West Bay ostrich hatchery may not fly upon resident objections
A proposed ostrich hatchery may have trouble getting off the ground.
Guys tackle Glendale
Cayman Islands rugby is building up its sevens programme this summer.
Helen Harquail passes away
Helen Harquail, widow of the man for whom the F.J. Harquail Theatre is named, died at her home on Monday, 12 August, a family representative has confirmed.
Former Cayman residents linked to Ponzi scheme now in Honduras
Two Cayman residents accused of a Ponzi scheme are now in Honduras, according to US court records.
Americans here to stick it out
Drew University hockey team and the New York City Ladies club have given a further boost to Cayman’s sports tourism development with a visit this week.
Obituary
Cayman remembers one of its pioneers in the legal and banking profession.
Images document decline of coral reefs
Thousands of SCUBA divers annually gasp in awe at Cayman’s reefs, still the envy of the Caribbean. But a series of photographs shows they are a pale shadow of their former selves.
Art Haven exhibition opens
A new temporary exhibition showcasing work from the National Gallery's Art Haven programme opens Friday.
Round one offered up Cabana knockout for many fight fans
A local boxing fundraiser clobbered expectations.
Editorial for 08 August: CONCACAF, score one for Cayman
Sometimes it pays handsomely to have friends in high places, and often times those connections are well worth developing to the fullest extent.
Florida camps are a slam dunk
A quartet of local basketball players were scouted by US coaches in Florida.
Project to use solar, geothermal energy
Construction has started on Cypress Pointe North.
Editorial for August 7: The changing face[s] of the Cayman Islands
Change is coming to these Cayman Islands as our population becomes more diverse.
Island Heritage buys Atlantic Star House
Island Heritage purchased the three-storey commercial building off Lawrence Boulevard.
Port board starts afresh
A new-look port authority board of directors is named by government at a crucial time in Cayman's development.
Wahlberg helps raise the stakes
A Hollywood star and huge cash prizes are adding glitz to the Caribbean’s biggest cricket event.
Asteroid likely a Russian rocket
Monday night's asteroid that appeared to explode over Grand Cayman may have been the body of a Russian rocket, incinerating as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere, tracing an arc from Honduras to Cuba.
Foundation supports new performing arts centre
The new Self-Help Community Foundation donates money to assist with a new performing arts centre at George Town Primary School.
