Topic: development
Cruise piers would trigger further spending
Building new cruise piers in George Town would mean significant further infrastructure investment would be required.
Dart buys Barefoot Beach property
A $10 million piece of beachfront property in East End – once slated for a Mandarin Oriental Hotel – has been acquired by Dart Realty, the developer has confirmed.
More cruise passengers: Their impact on Cayman
The proposed cruise berthing facility in George Town Harbour could bring half a million more cruise passengers annually, but can Grand Cayman handle such an increase in visitors?
Most MLAs not ready to take sides
The members of the Legislative Assembly are not yet revealing where they stand on the issue of whether a cruise berthing facility should be built in George Town Harbour.
Port head taxes, berthing fees would fund dock
The exact cost and funding model of building new cruise piers in George Town will be determined through a competitive bidding process if the project gets given the green light.
Robinson gets pro career kick-start
Manchester United feel betrayed by Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, who was one of their top transfer targets, with the 29-year-old Spain international set to sign a new contract with the La Liga club.
An argument against cruise berthing facilities
Caymanian Bo Miller makes an argument for why the cruise berthing project should not go ahead.
Cruise ports expand around Caribbean
Cruise ship arrivals are continuing to increase across the Caribbean region.
Ministry of Tourism on the proposed cruise berthing facility
Minister of Tourism Moses Kirkconnell outlines the proposed cruise berthing facility project.
An argument for cruise berthing facilities
An argument for why the Cayman Islands needs a cruise berthing facility.
Campers learn right from wrong
Some of Cayman’s children now have better ideas of determining right from wrong after attending Youth Development Consortium’s Leadership and Prevention - Fearless Xtreme camp.
A changing of the guard at CIMA
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has undergone a major shake-up ... but, frankly, not the one which we had anticipated.
Chamber members have mixed reviews on port proposal
Members of the Chamber of Commerce are split on the cruise berthing proposal, but most support new investment in the cruise port.
Development board reappointed after audit report
All serving members of the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Development Control Board have been reappointed through mid-2017 following the release to lawmakers of an auditor’s report that questioned some of the board’s activities.
Surveying the auditor general’s report on land management
The latest report from the Cayman Islands auditor general on government’s land management practices covers so much topical ground that we believe it may be instructive to provide some focused analysis.
Auditor General Report: Planning decisions 'not transparent'
Cayman's financial watchdog shines the spotlight on the appointed boards that control local development behind the scenes.
Longtime manager of botanic park passes away
Andrew Guthrie, who served as general manager of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park for 15 years, died on July 24 in the U.K.
Auditor General report: Government acted unlawfully on two major deals
The Cayman Islands government went outside the law in signing two major real estate development deals, auditors say.
Planning authority approves airport expansion
A $50 million expansion of Owen Roberts International Airport has been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
Students receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Eighty teens and young adults have been awarded for their efforts after two years of work in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program.
Overseas Territories leaders meet in Bermuda
Premier Alden McLaughlin will be in Bermuda this week for a meeting with all Overseas Territories heads of government.
Brac library gets a face-lift
After 20 years of use, and through two hurricanes, Ivan and Paloma, the old carpet in the Cayman Brac public library has been replaced with new carpet tiles.
Mixed reactions to CITA cruise dock opposition
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association’s announcement late last week that the majority of its members were opposed to the proposed cruise berthing plan has drawn mixed reactions.
CITA opposes proposed cruise berthing facility plan
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is opposing government’s current proposal to establish cruise berthing facilities in George Town Harbour.
Cruise berthing: Calming Cayman's roiled waters
Before the debate over George Town cruise berthing goes too far off the deep end, let us attempt to steer the conversation back toward calmer waters.
Fundraising event helps Cayman's future performers
Selita Ebanks hosts a fundraising event for George Town Primary School, raising funds to equip a new theater at the school.
Make green spaces greener with local plants
A simple return to the traditional way of doing things can often be the most environmentally appropriate option.
Appleby management in buyout of fiduciary business
Offshore law firm Appleby has announced the management buyout of its fiduciary business backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint.
Fiscal prudence: The road not traveled
The stretch of asphalt connecting the Owen Roberts International Airport to Seven Mile Beach ought to be a grand entryway into Grand Cayman. Instead, we have the Esterley Tibbetts Highway. It's ugly. It's dangerous. And it smells.
Cayman hosts Burger King's first regional summit
Burger King Cayman Islands hosted the first annual Burger King Regional Summit.
Initiative to make tax audits more effective
The project dubbed ‘Tax Inspectors Without Borders’ will facilitate targeted tax audit assistance in developing countries worldwide.
NRA cites concerns with Dart road plan application
The National Roads Authority says it is concerned traffic delays on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway abutting Camana Bay will shift to the Lawrence Boulevard roundabout after the Dart Group widens the road through its development if the section south of the roundabout is not widened to four lanes as well.
Triple C students score 100 percent in AP calculus
Students at Triple C High School are celebrating a 100 percent pass rate in their Advanced Placement calculus exam.
US scientists land in Little Cayman
Researchers from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory are presenting a series of lectures in Little Cayman this summer.
Mosquitoes and Cayman’s economy
Writer gives credit to Dr. Marco Giglioli with reducing Cayman's mosquito population and enabling the country's economic boom.
Hastings, 11, teed up impressively
Five young players competed in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week to represent Cayman in the annual Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships and did exceptionally well.
Rugby planning finally pays off
The Cayman Islands rugby scene is not resting on its laurels after the momentous achievements of its sevens team last month when a team of Caymanian passport holders qualified for a spot in the Hong Kong Sevens along with the top 26 sevens teams in the world.
Tourist arrivals dip slightly
Tourism arrivals dip slightly in May, but Cayman is still on track to surpass 2014's big jump in stay-over visitors.
Two new judges join Court of Appeal
Justices of Appeal Sir Richard Field and Dennis Morrison are sitting for the first time since their appointment to the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
'All Access' goes behind the scenes at National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands's latest exhibition, "All Access" offers a rare glimspe of the inner workings of the art gallery.
Auditor: Ministry took 'unnecessary risks' with student safety
Thirty months after opening to students, Clifton Hunter High School still does not have its certificate of occupancy, according to a new auditor general’s report.
Arsenic testing under way, doubt cast on poison claim
Researchers from the Pan American Health Organization have taken samples from at least three members of Frank Sound’s Powell family and are scheduling others, while also testing neighbors, plants, cattle and soil for arsenic poisoning.
Audit finds schools projects overran by $25 million, former education minister interfered
A new Auditor General's report says the Ministry of Education wasted more than $25 million and violated the Public Management and Finance Law with the 2009 to 2013 building projects.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Bill seeks to ban pension 'victimization'
Cayman seeks to end retaliation against local workers who report that their pensions aren't being paid.
International Diving Hall of Fame names local honorees
The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame has selected three local honorees to join the ranks of dive industry legends this year.
Seamen's place in Cayman history
Writer says it was the Caymanian seamen, then the tourists and then the banks that are responsible for the "Cayman miracle."
Wine school graduates 10 with Level 2 Awards
Wineschool 3 recently saw some of its students obtain WSET Level 2 Awards in Wines & Spirits certifications after successfully completing the 28-hour course.
Charles Clifford takes top customs role
A three-year quest to find a new Collector of Customs ended this week with the appointment of attorney and former tourism minister Charles Clifford.
Internal audits, public information
The Compass has recently published stories on problems with airport parking, billing for trash collection, vulnerabilities in government's information security systems, and a bureaucratic morass at the Immigration Appeals Tribunal. Believe it or not — we consider this to be good news.
Purvis takes coach award again
Alan Purvis must be one of the happiest coaches in Cayman football after the success of the teams he was in charge of last season.
Cayman ref to officiate at Pan Am Games
Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association referee Adam Roberts has been selected to officiate as a referee in the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games later this month.
Rival group launched to support cruise dock
A new “public information” group has been formed by supporters of a new cruise dock for George Town in an effort to counter a growing campaign against the $150 million project.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news.
Children and Family Services director retires
Alicia "Jen" Dixon is retiring from her government post after 33 years of service effective Sept. 1.
Cruise berthing: Where is its proper place?
How, and where, does cruise berthing fit in with plans for downtown, Grand Cayman’s tourism strategy, and the Cayman Islands’ lengthy list of major capital projects and other priorities?
Warning over Cuba emergence
The emergence of Cuba as a rival for tourists and investment dollars will change the travel landscape in the Caribbean forever, industry leaders have warned.
Opponents seek referendum on GT cruise pier
A coalition of Cayman Islands voters will seek to force the local government to abandon plans for a cruise pier in George Town harbor via a people-initiated referendum.
Tyson joins UWI Open Campus
Catherine Tyson has joined the University of the West Indies Open Campus as its Cayman representative.
Ideas for summer teen activities
Keep teens busy this summer with Weekender's round-up of some of the best activities for all to enjoy.
Next Heroes Day to honor farming sector
Heroes Day 2016 will honor pioneers from Cayman’s farming communities, according to the National Heroes Day Committee.
PE teachers get professional development workout
Fourteen physical education teachers from public and private primary schools under their PE training last week.
Construction industry builds links with students
Nine keen high school and college students with interests in the field of construction got some first-hand experience and mentoring in the industry.
CIBC FirstCaribbean sees market environment improving
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank said it is experiencing significant growth across the Caribbean.
Michael's Genuine to close in Cayman
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink will close its Grand Cayman location in August.
“It’s never easy to close the book on a project you feel genuinely proud of, but it’s time to move on,” said Michael Schwartz of his namesake restaurant. “I’m honored by the support we have received over the years in Cayman and from our partners at Camana Bay.”
“It’s never easy to close the book on a project you feel genuinely proud of, but it’s time to move on,” said Michael Schwartz of his namesake restaurant. “I’m honored by the support we have received over the years in Cayman and from our partners at Camana Bay.”
Workforce agency doesn't track success
The National Workforce Development Fund doesn't track how many clients find jobs through the program.
Hospice receives $1.3 million gift from marathon runner
A marathon runner’s dream to donate a record-breaking $1 million to Cayman HospiceCare came true Friday morning.
Summer activities for Cayman's pre-teens
An overview of some of the multitude of summer camps available for young children in Cayman.
Lawmakers to approve $121M surplus budget
Cayman lawmakers are set to approve a budget that includes a CUC rate cut and pay raises for civil servants.
Swarms make beeline for new homes
This is the season for honeybee swarms, and if you’ve ever seen one, it can be an impressive sight.
Cayman coral study published in global research journal
An article based on the results of a study of staghorn coral in artificial coral nurseries in the Cayman Islands has been published in the scientific journal Endangered Species Research.
Petitioners oppose cruise pier
Protesters have gathered more than 1,000 signatures for a petition to prevent construction of a new $150 million cruise pier in George Town harbor.
