Topic: development
Turtle hatchlings killed in beach bonfire
Volunteers made the heartbreaking discovery of the charred remains of dozens of tiny turtle hatchlings on a Grand Cayman beach.
Inductees, honorees to be added to Scuba Hall of Fame
Inductees and honorees to be celebrated at 2015 International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame event on Oct 2.
Economy expands 1.4 percent, consumer prices fall sharply
The Cayman Islands economy expanded by an estimated 1.4 percent, buoyed by strong growth in the hotel and restaurant, and real estate, rental and business services segments.
Film production company coming to Cayman
A film production company is planning to set up shop in the Cayman Islands with the aim of nurturing local talent and making movies here.
New alumni group to tackle community issues
The Cayman chapter of the Northern Caribbean University Alumni Association was formally inaugurated last week.
Several tourism improvements discussed with liquor board
A number of new developments in the tourism and restaurant business were discussed during Thursday’s meeting of the Liquor Licensing Board of Grand Cayman.
Contractors support dock project
The Cayman Contractors Association has thrown its weight behind plans for new cruise piers in George Town harbor.
Strand shopping center for sale for $15M
The Strand shopping center on West Bay Road, home to numerous stores, restaurants and medical and dental offices, has gone on the market for just over US$15 million.
Jonathan 'Zoom' Webster defies horrible injuries
Jonathan “Zoom” Webster is a regular competitor on the local running and triathlon scene and although not the fastest, he is a top finisher. However, what most people don’t know is that Webster has had both lungs operated on due to a spontaneous pneumothorax (collapse) a few years ago.
Business in brief
A roundup of business news.
Elian agrees terms to buy SFM Europe
Elian has agreed to terms to buy SFM Europe, a provider of corporate services with more than 1 trillion euros (US$1.12 trillion) of assets under administration.
Pioneer developer Rex Crighton passes away
Rex Crighton, a pioneer land developer and realtor in the Cayman Islands, died on Monday. He was 81.
Resurgence in Little Cayman turtle nesting
A record number of turtle nests have been recorded in Little Cayman this year. Researchers have counted 156 nests on the island so far this nesting season.
Getting to know your genes
Cancer is a genetic disease in the sense that all cancers arise as a result of some changes in the genetic makeup of a cell in the body.
Managing gastrointestinal malignancies
Malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract can occur in all organs that are involved in the ingestion and digestion of nutrients.
Conservation Council criticizes port plan
The National Conservation Council has criticized the cruise berthing proposal for George Town harbor, citing concerns with the economic costs and environmental damage.
Planning board reappointed after critical report
All members of the Cayman Islands Central Planning Authority have been reappointed in the wake of an audit report.
Cayman's past. present examined in 'tIDal Shift'
The National Gallery Cayman Islands latest exhibition explores the theme of identity in contemporary Caymanian art.
Ocean-based power a step closer to reality
In a small but significant development, with implications for the Cayman Islands, Hawaii has opened the world’s first Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant.
The big, risky Baha Mar bet
Due to delays and bankruptcy proceedings, the envisioned “Bahamian Riviera” is foundering, and threatens to drag the Bahamas’ economy down with it.
Enterprise City gives office space to marine institute
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute will have a Grand Cayman presence in the special economic zone.
On Literacy Day, minister cites local issues
Education Minister Tara Rivers said there are still students leaving school without the reading and writing skills they need for the modern workplace.
Scotland steps down from CIFA
Former Sports Minister Mark Scotland has become the latest member of the Cayman Islands Football Association executive to step down from his role.
Students explore medical field at Health City camp
Nineteen students between the ages of 12 and 14 took part in Healthcare Explorers Day Camp, hosted last month by Health City Cayman Islands.
Congratulations to Cayman's young scholars
Let us devote a moment to recognizing excellence among the young people of the Cayman Islands.
Cayman government working on pay inequity
Civil service leaders insist they are still seeking to address concerns over pay inequality across government.
Peene has leaped to the fore
There are some exceptional gymnasts emerging from the celebrated Motions Unlimited gym, and Sami Peene shines as brightly as her teammates.
Five YCLA finalists chosen
The Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation on Friday named three women and two men as finalists for the top spot in 2015’s annual awards contest, choosing among musicians, health professionals and finance experts.
Maples continues CIFA funding, confirms Blake resignation
Law firm Maples and Calder will continue its sponsorship of grass roots football in the Cayman Islands despite recent controversies surrounding the game’s local governing body.
South Sound builds on development boom
South Sound is undergoing a new development boom with at least five projects in various stages of completion.
General secretary resigns from football association
The turmoil surrounding the Cayman Islands Football Association increased Tuesday as acting general secretary Paul Macey announced his resignation.
Surge in swimming
This summer was busy for swimmers in the Cayman Islands, with competitions at multiple levels overseas – from club, to national development to senior.
Survey: Business leaders would pay more tax for greater clarity
Three-quarters of global business leaders would accept higher taxes in exchange for greater clarity on acceptable tax planning.
Football leader re-elected; corruption probe possible
Football boss Bruce Blake has promised full cooperation with any investigation into the Cayman Islands Football Association’s finances after being confirmed as acting leader of the organization.
Leanni Tibbetts awarded Butterfield scholarship
Leanni Tibbett has been named the recipient of Butterfield Bank’s 2015 undergraduate scholarship.
Nominations open for 'Pioneers in Agriculture'
Heroes Day 2016 will honor pioneers from Cayman’s farming communities, and the public is invited to submit nominations for “Pioneers in Agriculture” from Sept. 1-30.
Cayman’s labor law history: Different decades, same arguments
Over the past 27 years, the same arguments have come up time and again about proposed labor laws.
Kimpton hotel aims for November 2016 opening
Building work on the Kimpton hotel on Seven Mile Beach is on schedule, project managers say, and the hotel is poised to open on Nov. 1, 2016.
Public invited to consult on marine parks proposal
The Ministry of the Environment will begin seeking public input next month on proposals for an enhanced system of marine parks.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Government to pull football funding amid election row
Government is pulling its funding from the Cayman Islands Football Association amid concerns about the handling of leadership elections.
Lloyd cannot resist being in Motion
Gymnastics never really hit the radar in Cayman until a few years ago when Motions Unlimited started producing athletes able to compete internationally.
Cautious optimism over cable car cruise plan
A proposal to use cable cars to transport cruise passengers into George Town would need buy-in from cruise lines to be a workable option for the port, according to campaign group Cayman’s Port, Cayman’s Future.
Kirk Freeport boss Chris Kirkconnell, one of the key figures in the group advocating for piers in George Town, said the new concept is an exciting idea if it turns out to be feasible.
National Gallery to hold late night viewing
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands will have extended hours for its “All Access – Late Night” exhibition tonight.
Cable car solution proposed for cruise port
A novel new concept to use cable cars to bring cruise passengers into George Town has been put forward as an eleventh hour solution for the port project.
The design would involve two dock platforms close to the reef line, where the ships drop anchor.
Rugby youngsters set for next test after triumph
The Cayman Islands national men’s Under-19 rugby team competed in the North America and Caribbean Rugby Association Championships in Orlando and brought home the winning Plate Trophy.
U-15s football team unlucky not to reach Caribbean final
The Cayman Islands Under-15 national football team returned home from St. Maarten with their heads held high after gaining third place at the Caribbean Football Union U-15 Championships.
Land crab study under way
A new research study will look at land crab populations in the Cayman Islands.
New plane sparks hope of Brac revival
Cayman Airways adds a new 34-seat turboprop plane to its fleet amid high hopes that it will help spark a tourism revival on Cayman Brac.
Audit slams Nation Building expenses
A report by Cayman's auditor general is highly critical of the former Nation Building Fund, but the country's former premier defends the program.
Government rescued by FirstCaribbean on debt deal
Government agrees to back a US$36.8 million refinancing deal for some development bank loans.
Legislature clears way for two developments
The Legislative Assembly approved two changes to the 1997 Development Plan on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Gran Palazzo condo project on North Sound and a new commercial development on the Linford Pierson Highway.
Report: Nearly 4,000 receive mental health services
The first report of Cayman’s newly formed Mental Health Commission states that nearly 4,000 people received some form of mental health-related services at public, private or overseas hospitals in 2013.
Auditor General Swarbrick resigns
Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick resigned on Tuesday after five years as one of the Cayman Islands top government watchdogs.
Auditor General Swarbrick resigns, to remain in job until October
Alastair Swarbrick, the Cayman Islands auditor general for the last five years, announced his resignation Wednesday morning just as he was on the receiving end of some sharp public criticism from Cayman’s political opposition leader.
Bush defends Nation Building program
Opposition leader responds to recent Compass editorial on the auditor general's report.
Consultants: Alternate cruise port sites worse than GT
Consultants say there would be 20 times more environmental damage as a result of the dredging required if cruise piers were built in South Sound or West Bay instead of George Town harbor.
Growth slows in stay-over tourism
While Caribbean stay-over tourism increased more than 7 percent in the first six months of this year, the Cayman Islands has seen only a 1.5 percent rise, according to a new report on regional tourism. That’s down from a more than 10 percent increase in the first half of last year.
The new report from Integra Realty Resources found that all but one of the Caribbean’s 13 most popular vacation spots witnessed average stay-over growth. Cuba and Barbados grew by more than 14 percent in the first half of the year, and Aruba added more than 18 percent.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Golf resort aims for 2018 tee-off
A second golf course has been added to the plans for the proposed Ironwood resort, with the development’s project manager now predicting a 2018 opening date.
Public invited to networking session for tourism jobs
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association and the National Workforce Development Agency will host a tourism networking session at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort on Aug. 14.
CIFA lines up more courses for officials
The Cayman Islands Football Association has organized several courses for the rest of 2015, providing certification opportunities to coaches and administrators.
Governor stages networking event for Cayman's UK students
When the governor’s reception kicks off on Friday evening, students and sponsors will mark the second and most ambitious effort yet for the Cayman Connection UK organization.
Eight recruits join police ranks
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service welcomed eight new Caymanian recruits to its ranks.
Hoop dreams can start at camp
Every summer for the past 10 years, the Department of Sports has been running youth orientated sports camps to give beginners in various sports the opportunity to develop skills in time for the start of the school year.
Fashion weeks go global
Fashionistas are already beginning to prepare for designers' Spring/Summer 2016 collections, traveling to New York, London, Milan and Paris for a peek at what we'll see on the runways next year.
Ferguson departs for John Brown
Academy Sports Club’s motto ‘Books and balls, you’ve got it all’ still holds true after it was first penned over 20 years ago.
Moxam seeks to lead football association
Renard Moxam is bidding to lead the Cayman Islands Football Association saying the organization needs a fresh start under new leadership following negative publicity in the wake of the corruption allegations that have shaken the world game.
Minister: Cayman funds ready to compete in European Union
Cayman takes further steps to ease competition for local investment funds in the European market.
Referees added to CIFA ranks
Football officials were in short supply in Cayman but after a course was held recently, there should be no problem with a full quota at all matches.
Government paid 47 percent more for Cayman Brac land
The Cayman Islands government paid nearly 50 percent more for land purchased on Cayman Brac in 2012 than the same parcel sold for in November 2010.
Cruise berthing in Cayman: A history of starts, stops and controversy
A historical look at more than 12 years of starts, stops, controversy and failure in the effort to build cruise berthing facilities on Grand Cayman
