Topic: development
Tech, data drive healthcare changes
Technology is evolving quickly and healthcare is advancing with it.
Landmarks: Nurse Leila's historic home
Cayman was recently treated to a unique celebration of the arts, featuring the songs, poems and music of West Bay.
Dakers shatters record as Stingrays impress
Stingray Swim Club had an excellent outing in Kingston, Jamaica last week, coming home with an overall team championship, 34 meet records, four high point award winners and a new Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association Long Course Record.
Pannist Earl La Pierre receives award in Trinidad
Prolific pannist Earl La Pierre has been honored in Trinidad for his contribution to the development and promotion of the steel pan.
Cayman approves first utility-scale solar-energy generator
Authorities in Cayman on Friday gave the nod for the first time to an overseas company for the generation of electricity and creation of a solar-energy installation.
The F.J. Harquail Cultural Centre: 30 years of making culture count
The F. J. Harquail Cultural Centre celebrates its 30th anniversary next year, so we take a look back at its beginnings and how it has grown into a vitally important promoter of the arts and Caymanian culture.
Tourism minister denies port conflict
Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell has refuted suggestions of a conflict of interest over Cayman’s cruise port project.
Cabinet approves cruise project
Premier Alden McLaughlin confirmed Tuesday that Cabinet has formally approved the decision to move to the next phase of the proposed cruise pier development, which will involve discussions with cruise lines on a preferred financing model.
United Kingdom approval of the port development in George Town harbor will depend on the Cayman Islands government’s ability to show the project is self-funding.
Mr. McLaughlin acknowledged, “We are still a long way from saying this project is a go.”
The uncomfortable truth about unemployment
The relationship between “work permits” and “work” continues to be erroneously overstated in the Cayman Islands.
Business in brief
Global Directories names new president and CEO; Michael Garvey joins DMS; Aon Cayman adds to Risk Solutions team; Mourant Ozannes offers development opportunities; National Gallery welcomes intern
Cruise line mega-ships will not use tenders
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Carnival Corp. have confirmed they have no plans to use tenders to service the larger Oasis-style cruise ships.
Unwanted in paradise: No Hollywood ending for TV couple’s dream move
A British couple who gambled on a move to the Cayman Islands after appearing on the BBC television show “Wanted in Paradise,” say their dream turned into a nightmare after they were confronted with the reality of Cayman’s immigration system.
Hessing keeps Sunset glowing
For the past eight years, Sunset women’s football team has not had to worry about the position of goalkeeper because Jovani Hessing has filled it superbly.
Lively beach crowd supports Feed Our Future
Despite buckets of rain on Saturday evening, supporters of Feed Our Future enjoyed an island paradise feast and dug their toes into the sand for late-night dancing at Camana Bay beach to raise money for the local charity.
Sanjenko adds steel in defense
Sunset women’s football team seems to have replenished its already dominant squad exceptionally well in the summer.
Business in brief
Free small business workshops; Ogier awards annual scholarship in Cayman Islands; Cayman Insurance Centre’s life agents receive top honors; Cayman Enterprise City receives Investment Environment Award;
Short-term thinking: Short runways, no jetways
When it comes to Owen Roberts International Airport, we are uncomfortable with an "economy-class renovation" in our "first-class destination."
New trends focus of Cayman healthcare conference
Palliative care, allied healthcare and mental health will be the focus of this year’s Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference.
Kellie McGee wins YCLA 2015
A 27-year-old pharmaceutical industry professional with a passion for community service was honored for her leadership skills on Saturday night.
Kellie McGee, from Savannah-Newlands, was named the recipient of the 2015 Young Caymanian Leadership Award at the annual gala in the ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Bridge Foundation gives residents new lease on life
The Bridge Foundation provides transitional housing for men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Residents of the foundation’s houses in West Bay – the Anchor House for men, and the Beacon House for women – like to call it their little piece of heaven off of Hell Road.
Cayman Islands student is University of the West Indies valedictorian
Out of 650 graduating students across the Caribbean, Cayman’s Nadesha Edwards was selected to be this year’s University of the West Indies Open Campus class valedictorian.
Dart plans new office building
Dart Realty has submitted plans for a new four-story building in Camana Bay that will feature a ground floor restaurant, shops and office space.
Government's Computer Services boss retires
The director of the government’s Computer Services Department, Gilbert McLaughlin, has retired after more than 30 years in the department.
Legal aid reform bill approved
Changes to Cayman’s legal aid system, which have been debated for more than a decade, were approved by a majority of Legislative Assembly members Wednesday amid concerns that the government was blurring lines of separation between elected politicians and the judiciary.
Permanent residence grants: The number is still zero
More than 500 people have applied for permanent residence status under the new Cayman Islands Immigration Law in the past two years. This is how many people have been granted PR status under the new law: Zero.
Cayman Trusts Law needs to evolve, trust lawyers say
The Cayman Islands Trusts Law is in urgent need of modernization, particularly with regard to the treatment of U.S. beneficiaries of a trust, trust lawyers said at the Mourant Ozannes Trusts and Private Client Conference.
Chamber offers workshops for small businesses
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce is starting a series of free monthly workshops to assist small businesses.
Gambling Law changes will allow cruise ship registration
Proposed changes to the Gambling Law, which go before the Legislative Assembly this week, are designed to allow cruise ships to be registered in the Cayman Islands.
CISPA honors pioneers and new accountants
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants celebrated both newcomers to the profession and pioneers of the industry at the organization’s annual gala event on Saturday at The Ritz-Carlton.
Michael Austin, Paul Harris, Chris Johnson and Paul Sleep, four of the original six members who signed CISPA’s memorandum and articles of association 45 years ago, received the first CISPA Pioneers Awards.
The honorees were joined by four newly qualified accountants, Matthew Hale,
Jerrica Merren, Claire O’Dea and Taylor Wright, who recently received
their professional designations, and six graduates with Bachelor’s
Degrees in Accounting from the International College of the Cayman
Islands or the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Housing Trust wants more gov't housing
Reporting recent strides with its affordable housing programs and the relaunch of government-backed mortgage assistance, the National Housing Development Trust’s board of directors is calling on government to develop a new facility to help low-income people with housing.
Lights, camera, action! Filmmaking workshops ahead
Young filmmakers have a great opportunity to sign up for free courses with the CNCF, starting this Saturday and going through the month of October.
Dart Center hosts a most worthwhile journalism event
In the rarified atmosphere of the upper echelons of journalism, “Dart” symbolizes excellence in reporting on traumatic events.
Bush backs Afghan Special Economic Zones
Cayman Islands Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush recently promoted the transition of military bases in Afghanistan to Special Economic Zones.
Head of the class: Chief Officer Christen Suckoo
Mr. Suckoo, it’s your turn to present.
Civil service develops 'five-year plan'
Cayman Islands Deputy Governor Franz Manderson is commissioning the development of a new five-year strategic plan for the government service.
Education chief appointed on permanent basis
Christen Suckoo has been appointed chief officer in the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs.
Government mortgage program restarts this month
A government program to help first-time home buyers will restart this month after a three-year hiatus.
Lockhart: More than 4,000 need mental health help
Last month, the newly formed Cayman Islands Mental Health Commission raised some eyebrows when it reported that about 4,000 people here had sought access to mental health services in 2013.
McCoy is the real deal for Brac with hat trick
The CUC Primary Football League and Girls Primary Football League’s regular seasons began Saturday with games at various venues across Grand Cayman.
OECD releases measures to curb corporate tax avoidance
The OECD presented a final set of measures that seek to reform international tax rules to close gaps and inconsistencies that allow corporate profits to “disappear” or to be artificially shifted to jurisdictions with low or no taxation.
Trinidad youths to tour Cayman
Preysal Cricket Club from Preysal Village in Central Trinidad is sending an Under-18 youth team to the Cayman Islands on a development tour next month.
Stingrays fundraiser
Stingray Swim Club takes to the pool for its third annual Big Swim Swim-A-Thon on Thursday.
$40 million price tag to lessen port impact
The price tag for managing the environmental impact of building cruise piers in George Town harbor could rise to more than $40 million, depending on which options government decides to pursue.
Details revealed for new, expanded HospiceCare home
Details of the new Seven Mile Beach home for Cayman HospiceCare have emerged, pegging the worth of the project at $3 million, and at least doubling the size of the present facility.
Smith Road work nearly done
Work to widen Smith Road through central George Town should be wrapped up by the end of this month, weather permitting.
Carnival cruise line could play role in port project
Carnival Cruise Lines says it is “open to playing a role” in the development of new piers in George Town harbor.
Government IT systems open to 'threats from attack'
Auditors say Cayman's government put sensitive information and operations at risk by ignoring IT problems for years.
Auditor 'disappointed' in planning board reappointments
Cayman’s outgoing Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick said he was “disappointed” to learn the members of the Central Planning Authority and the Sister Islands Development Control Board were reappointed following a damning audit released by his office earlier this year.
Entire government audited for first time
For the first time since the Cayman Islands government began using accrual accounting in 2004, the financial statements of the entire public sector have provided enough information to undergo an audit.
Cayman’s small businesses: A very big deal
Creation is the business of individual businessmen. And, too often, the cost of government regulation is decreased innovation.
Digicel receives recognition for Haiti support efforts
Digicel has won the 2015 Ethicalcorp Responsible Business Award for its efforts to help rebuild the education system in Haiti following the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake.
Deadline Nears for 'Pioneers in Agriculture' nominations
There is only one day left to submit nominations of “Pioneers in Agriculture” for the upcoming National Heroes Day.
Richards dances around rivals
Caymanian women playing rugby was virtually non-existent a few years ago because it was seen locally as purely an eccentric expats’ game.
Williams enjoys health benefits since discovering running
Paul Williams has become a regular on the running scene since first entering races a few years ago. He is also giving back to the community, having helped organize the inaugural Pines 5K run/walk earlier this year.
East End school launches home reading program
East End Primary School has launched a home reading program that encourages children to embrace books and, organizers hope, will lay the foundation for young students to become lifelong readers.
Huge crowd bids farewell to Cayman's 'gentle hero'
Pioneer developer, seaman, grandfather of five and Cayman’s erstwhile “Santa Claus” Rex Herbert Hughes Crighton was laid to rest following a memorial service in George Town Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Crighton, who passed away at age 81 on Sept. 13, was known to many in Cayman as the man with the big house in Spotts who put up an impressive display of Christmas lights and decorations each holiday season.
St. James Point: Bodden Town's time to shine
Move over, Seven Mile Beach. After decades of waiting in the wings, it’s time for the ivory sands of Bodden Town to step out into the limelight.
Cambridge Footlights come to Cayman
For the first time, the Cambridge Footlights International Tour is including the Cayman Islands on its schedule, and if the reviews are anything to go by, you won't want to miss it.
Couxcoux Oil Natural skin care using natural products
Couxcoux Oil's range of locally made skincare products are a hit with customers looking for natural alternatives.
Beach Bay hotel development agreement signed
Plans for a $200 million, 10-story hotel in Bodden Town moved a step closer to reality after the Cayman Islands government approved a $25 million concessions package for the project.
A development agreement was signed Thursday morning, paving the way for the five-star hotel and condo development at St. James Point, Beach Bay, to move forward.
Morris still missed 10 years on
The Cayman Islands cricket fraternity marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of young cricketer Daniel Richlin Morris on Tuesday.
Brac developments in the works
Expansions to two hotels and a new government-funded swimming pool are in the works for Cayman Brac.
The Brac Reef Beach Resort is midway through renovations including a new pool and multi-level bar, while Le Soleil D’Or has added a spa, fitness center and restaurants and is planning to add accommodations early next year.
Top spots remain empty in watchdog posts
When Cayman Islands Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick leaves the jurisdiction next week, all three independent government “watchdog” offices created under Cayman legislation will have no permanent leaders.
Business in brief
Crestbridge to open office in Cayman; Butterfield sponsors National Gallery exhibition; anf Hedgeweek names Mourant Ozannes best Offshore Law Firm
Grassroots coaches will help next wave of aspiring footballers kick it
The Cayman Islands Football Association hosted the CONCACAF Grassroots Coaching Course at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex last weekend.
Morris wants a total revamp
Cayman’s national cricket team performed so badly at the ICC World Cricket League Division 6 tournament in England two weeks ago that a revamp of the system is an absolute necessity, according to the team’s spin bowler Alessandro Morris.
Remittances: Have cash, will travel
The continuing drama of remittance services in the Cayman Islands illustrates the sensitivity of our jurisdiction’s position in the financial marketplace.
Legal aid bill sets $20K initial fee limit
An initial limit of $20,000 per case is proposed in the latest attempt by the Cayman Islands government to rewrite legislation governing its legal aid services budget.
Minister: US cash shortage 'temporary'
A shortage in U.S. cash could lead to devaluation of the Cayman Islands currency, but Financial Services Minister Wayne Panton said Monday that he expects the shortage will be temporary.
Money transfer companies, used primarily by expat workers to send cash overseas, started shipping U.S. cash off island after Cayman National Bank stopped providing banking services for the transfers.
Scholarship offered to doctors for specialist training
The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association will sponsor two Caymanian doctors over the next four years as they train to become specialists.
Law Society on 'Caymanian hiring'
The local attorneys association responds to MLA Winston Connolly's call for law firms to commit to hiring Caymanian lawyers.
Thomas gets academy place with pro club
Leighton Thomas Jr. took another step towards fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional footballer in England after being accepted into Yeovil Town’s academy for two years.
