Topic: development
Splash of medals expected at Island Games
The Cayman Islands swim team for the Island Games next month will be a strong one.
After 33 years, Dr. Kumar ends his shift
We bid a respectful adieu to the Cayman Islands’ “top doc” Kiran Kumar, who has announced his retirement following 33 years of service as Cayman’s first, and to date only, medical officer of health.
Business in brief
Roundup of local business briefs.
G7 declares continued support for OECD tax initiatives
Political leaders from the G7 nations reconfirmed their commitment to the multilateral exchange of tax information, as well as their support for the OECD action plan to prevent the erosion of tax revenues through the organization’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting initiative.
MLA urges Caymanian business ownership rule
MLA Arden McLean advocates for a change of company ownership rules to deal with the issue of fronting.
Students raise more than $3,000 for music program
Young students helped raise $3,169.21 for their primary school music program.
Health screening required for all new school students
All new students entering government or private schools will need health screenings and be up to date on vaccines.
Keeping Cayman's focus on FIFA
In the midst of the ongoing local “Sturm und Drang” regarding this government and this newspaper, it is important that we not lose sight of the Cayman Islands' role in the FIFA scandal.
Mental health funding unchanged
Funding for mental health services remains flat in the new budget, but the Health Ministry does add $1 million to continue work on a new residential treatment center.
Scouts need help to outfit new headquarters
The Cayman Islands Scouts is seeking public assistance to outfit its new headquarters on Middle Road, George Town.
FIFA defendant wants out of detention
One of the seven FIFA defendants arrested in Switzerland last month says he wants out of detention pending extradition proceedings.
Soccer tourney canceled
An international under-15 soccer tournament that was slated to be the biggest sporting event the Cayman Islands has hosted, has been postponed amid the continuing fall-out from allegations of corruption within the sport’s world governing body.
Business interests tie Webb, Takkas to Cayman company
Jeffrey Webb and his attaché Costas Takkas served as directors for a Florida based penny stock company that maintains a subsidiary, run by Takkas, at Cayman Enterprise City.
Premier calls anti-corruption editorial 'treasonous'
Cayman's premier accuses the publisher of the Cayman Compass newspaper of crimes against the state over an editorial.
Premier: FOI 'unproductive use of time'
Support for open records laws in the Cayman Islands seems to be on the wane among government leaders.
Reefs could be relocated to make way for cruise pier
A large area of coral reef that would be destroyed to make way for new cruise piers in George Town should be “relocated," an Environmental Impact Assessment recommends.
The premier and FOI: From 'signal moment' to 'burden'
In the words of Premier McLaughlin from 2007, it's time “to tear off the shutters of the windows of the Glass House and let the sun shine in.”
24 years of Cayman football history
When Jeffrey Webb became president of the Cayman Islands Football Association 24 years ago, there was so little documentation and memorabilia that its entire history was handed to him in a shoebox.
Jackson tops Stingrays pool of stars
Stingray Swim Club’s swimmers, friends and family gathered for the 2015 End of Season annual awards banquet at the Westin hotel over the weekend.
CIMA chief Scotland must recuse herself from FIFA matters
Cindy Scotland, the managing director of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, must recuse herself from all matters that come before our country’s financial regulator involving the unfolding FIFA scandal.
Heavy rains pound Cayman
Heavy rains soaked Cayman for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, driving some residents out of their homes, forcing motorists to take alternate routes and prompting some schools to close.
CONCACAF links to Webb’s ex-employer Fidelity
Fidelity Group chairman was on CONCACAF’s finance committee when bribe payments to Jeffrey Webb were allegedly routed through Fidelity Bank.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Corruption: An insidious, creeping crime
Corruption in a country corrodes, erodes — and eventually destroys. It is all too common in the Cayman Islands. From George Town to ghost town, in the blink of an eye. It could happen.
Time is right for movement of high-end family homes
The environment is conducive for greater movement in high-end single residential properties.
Financial regulator monitoring FIFA allegations
Cayman’s financial industry regulator said Monday it would act “appropriately, dispassionately and in accordance with our obligations under the law” in the face of allegations linking a Cayman Islands bank to the ongoing FIFA corruption probe.
International media focusing on Cayman
An unfinished, problem-plagued football field next to the Cayman Islands Football Association’s headquarters has become the symbol for FIFA’s lopsided power structure.
Premier: We fixed UDP 'mess'
Cayman's premier spends most of his budget response speech blasting the territory's opposition leader.
Woody Da Costa replaces Austin Harris on 'Crosstalk'
Rooster Radio has “parted ways” with longtime morning talk show host Austin Harris a little over a week after he admitted a drunken assault on a woman.
Marine Park expansion plan revived
A proposal to dramatically expand no-fishing zones in Cayman’s waters has been revived as the National Conservation Council seeks to introduce a new system of marine parks.
NOAA: Below-normal hurricane season forecast
The U.S. Climate Prediction Center is predicting a high likelihood of below-normal tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic basin in 2015, NOAA said in its annual pre-hurricane season forecast.
Online poll: Much improved grades for Progressives
The People’s Progressive Movement-led government has made a dramatic improvement over the last eight months in the eyes of the populace, according to the results of a caymancompass.com online poll.
'Permanent Residence': What a line!
As the many trials of applicants for permanent residence continue, the entire process seems to say, "We don't want you here."
Defendants face range of charges
A look at who was indicted by U.S. federal officials in the FIFA corruption scandal, and the charges they face.
Mustangs bolted to big haul
Mustang Track Club came away from the BAYTAF meet in Florida last weekend with some fine performances over the three days.
Agreement allows for new special economic zones
Government has renegotiated its definitive agreement with Cayman Enterprise City, paving the way for new technology-based activities.
Cayman reacts: Shock, sympathy and silence
Allegations that FIFA vice president and Cayman Islands resident Jeff Webb took millions of dollars in bribes were greeted with a mix of silence and sympathy by senior politicians and soccer officials in the territory.
Business in brief
A roundup ol local business news.
FIFA VP Webb indicted in US racketeering probe
A 47-count U.S. federal court indictment revealed Wednesday morning has
alleged that FIFA Vice President and Cayman Islands resident Jeffrey
Webb took part, along with at least eight other high-ranking FIFA
officials, in a decades-long corruption and racketeering scheme.
Cayman's public health system in critical condition
The government has pushed back an important deadline, delaying the enactment of much-needed reforms to public healthcare.
Tourism development boom highlighted
Citing seven new multi-million dollar hotel and tourism projects in the works, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell told legislators “investor confidence” is returning to the Cayman Islands.
Bush: Caymanians must decide future
Cayman's opposition leader says, if the territory wants future prosperity, it has some choices to make.
Government training program ups age limit
Five graduates have secured employment from participating in the Passport2Success program.
Government's businesses set to 'earn' $12.8 million
Cayman's separately-operating public entities will earn nearly $13 million this year, but only after spending $98 million.
Archer: Cayman's financial 'freedom' still needs work
The Cayman Islands may indeed emerge from the end of its 2015/16 budget without the United Kingdom needing to approve future government spending plans, Finance Minister Marco Archer confirmed Friday.
Experts warn of cultural tolerance of abuse
The Pan American Health Organization says its reports revealing high levels of sexual and physical violence against children in Caribbean territories, including in the Cayman Islands, demonstrate that work needs to be done across the region to protect and support victims.
More than 100 swimmers take part in 28th LIME Sea Swim
The 28th annual LIME 800-meter sea swim attracted 106 participants, as well as a host of spectators along its new course.
New deputy principal named at John Gray
Ministry of Education officials announce long-time John Gray teacher and administrator as the new deputy principal.
Budget: CUC diesel tax cut, minimum wage planned
The Cayman Islands government proposes a duty rate cut for diesel imports to CUC in next year’s budget, starting in January. It also plans to give a 4 percent cost of living pay increase to civil servants and increase spending in a number of other areas, leading to a projected $16 million rise in operating expenses from the current year’s budget.
Luxury brands showcase Resort 2016 Collections
Luxury brands showcased their Resort Collections recently, meant for warmer climates during the winter months.
Rare Cayman ghost orchid in bloom
The Conservation Law gives new protections to Cayman's endangered plants and animals, including the rare ghost orchid, now in bloom.
New retail building opens in George Town
A new retail building has opened in downtown George Town – one of the first new developments in the capital for several years.
No conviction in health insurance case
After hearing the circumstances of an employer’s failure to maintain health insurance for two employees, a magistrate said she was going to take the exceptional course of ordering no conviction to be entered against his name.
Workforce Development to visit Sister Islands
Representatives from the National Workforce Development Agency will visit Cayman Brac this week to help job seekers.
UK election: No Goliath, just David
What should we be expecting from London, in relation to positions and policies that will affect the colonial vestiges of the Empire, such as the Cayman Islands?
Experience 'the life of an idea' at TEDx
If you want to be inspired by storytellers and visionaries than you won’t want to miss TEDxSevenMileBeach, a one-day private event being held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort on Wed. June 10, where a selection of speakers will showcase their ideas, exploring the theme “The Life of an Idea: Plant. Nourish. Harvest.”
It's a bird … it's a plane … it's the ISS!
Pinpoint the International Space Station as it crosses the night sky with this terrific ISS Spotter app.
Moxam reflects on a year of leading Cayman's national teams
National team performing well under Moxam's leadership.
New Treasure Island owners promise massive investment in hotel
A Canada-based property development firm aims to invest US$70 million to renovate the Treasure Island resort after agreeing to a deal to buy a controlling stake in the beleaguered Seven Mile Beach venue.
Open records: The Progressives' 'signal moment'
Any step taken by government that undermines the Freedom of Information Law here in the Cayman Islands would signal a retrograde step in the country's development.
Cayman FOI being 'undermined'
Cayman's open records regime is beginning to fall into disrepair, the former information commissioner says.
George Town revitalization: A private moment
The revitalization of George Town is an ambitious and attractive undertaking that is also an opportunity to revive Cayman’s public/private partnership model that historically has served these islands so well.
Junior golfers take drive, chip and putt skills challenge
More than 30 junior golfers swarmed the practice ground and 18th hole of the North Sound Golf Club on Sunday to take part in the Cayman Islands Golf Association “Drive, Chip and Putt Skills Challenge.”
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Online government services progressing
A new steering committee hopes to launch an Internet portal this year that would move many Cayman Islands government services online.
Cayman on fire: Sound the alarm! … Bury the report
The scathing review of the Cayman Islands Fire Serivce should have been treated by officials as an "18-alarm" conflagration. Instead, they tried to dump it in the nearest wastebasket, hoping it might spontaneously combust. ... It didn't.
Fixing posture problems
There are several issues to consider when discussing posture, a local chiropractor says.
Pedestrian-only zones part of GT plan
Improving the roads network, making parts of downtown pedestrian-only areas and changing zoning to allow new types of development are among government's ideas for the revitalization of George Town.
Report proposes new BT fire station
U.K.-based fire service experts advocate for a new fire station in Bodden Town district.
Lines in the sand: Cartography or skullduggery?
Practically speaking, divvying up the Cayman Islands into 18 (or is it 19?) single-member electoral districts is a simple and straightforward operation. Politically speaking, it's anything but.
Scathing Fire Service report says department is top heavy with senior officers
Massive deficiencies in the Cayman Islands Fire Service, discovered more than a year ago, are finally revealed to the public.
Turtle-shaped ice rink planned to help revitalize George Town
An ice-stadium with a roof made entirely of solar panels in the shape of a turtle shell is being backed by government as the first key project in the planned revitalization of George Town.
