Topic: environment
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
Cruise piers would trigger further spending
Building new cruise piers in George Town would mean significant further infrastructure investment would be required.
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.
Stakeholders debate long-term tourism strategy
Stakeholders are divided on the best way to achieve the country's long-term tourism goals.
Workshop set for divorced or separated parents
The Family Resource Centre is hosting a co-parenting workshop to assist separated and divorced parents.
An argument against cruise berthing facilities
Caymanian Bo Miller makes an argument for why the cruise berthing project should not go ahead.
Harbor faces environmental impact
Policymakers will have to weigh the value of dive and snorkel sites such as Eden Rock and Cheeseburger Reef against the benefits of cruise berthing facilities.
Ministry of Tourism on the proposed cruise berthing facility
Minister of Tourism Moses Kirkconnell outlines the proposed cruise berthing facility project.
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.
Ex-Merrill Lynch banker takes on male-dominated Islamic industry
Samina Akram left her job at Merrill Lynch International Bank six years ago to start her own consultancy in London specializing in Shariah-compliant finance. Now she’s seeking to empower women in male-dominated Islamic banking.
Report: Caribbean lionfish showing signs of cannibalism
According to a recent study, Caribbean lionfish have the potential for cannibalistic behaviour.
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.
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.
Fire victim: ‘We’ve lost everything’
The community responds in a big way to help 17 people left homeless after a fire at a housing compound in Windsor Park on Friday night.
Artist nurtures his talent during Jersey residency
Caymanian artist Horacio Esteban shares what he learned from taking part in the recent "Inter-island Artist Lock-In" in Jersey.
Liquor licensing renewal deadline nears
Liquor licensing holders, including those holding music and dancing licenses, have until Aug. 14 to renew the licenses.
Stray dogs targeted after attack on governor Kilpatrick
Out-of-control dogs are being targeted following an attack on Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick and continued attacks on endangered blue iguanas at the Botanic Park.
Cruise statement: Tourism association's self-inflicted harm
CITA threatens to erode its own credibility as an organization that is representative of the tourism industry in the Cayman Islands.
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.
Little Cayman building named for Gladys Howard
The National Trust Visitors Centre on Little Cayman has been renamed after dive pioneer and Little Cayman stalwart Gladys Howard.
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.
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.
Endangered species law enacted after more than a decade
A law governing the trade in endangered plants and animals has come into effect 11 years after passing through the Legislative Assembly.
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.
Young marine enthusiast makes generous donation
The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation received a heartwarming donation of US$1,000 from Nolin Godwin, a 10-year-old visitor from Atmore, Alabama.
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.
Inspectors return home after arsenic tests, will return later
International health and environment inspectors have returned to their Jamaica headquarters after testing several people and taking both ground and water samples in efforts to assess local arsenic contamination in Frank Sound.
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.
Taking a balanced view on cruise berthing
Pro-cruise tourism group speaks out on proposed berthing plans for George Town.
Online poll: Cruise dock poll gets hijacked
A caymancompass.com online poll asking people’s opinions about the proposed cruise ship dock was subjected to more than 50,000 duplicate votes in a deliberate attempt to skew the results.
Testing under way for arsenic poisoning
Two health and science teams arrived in Cayman on Wednesday to test at least two dozen people in the Frank Sound area for arsenic poisoning and measure ground and water contamination.
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.
OECD: Energy taxes misaligned with environmental impacts of energy use
Governments are under-utilizing taxation as a tool to curb the environmental consequences of energy use.
Prison Inspection Report: Punishments can be arbitrary, unregulated
A inspections report on Cayman's prisons calls inmate punishments "arbitrary" and conditions in the segregation unit "wretched."
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.
Government IT problems widespread
Significant and widespread problems with government's IT infrastrucutre are revealed.
Prison inspection report: Northward remains ‘decrepit and squalid’
UK inspectors say conditions in Cayman's prisons are deplorable and rules are enforced arbitrarily and with little oversight.
289 businesses not billed for trash
Fee exemptions for residential garbage customers were inadvertently extended to businesses.
Caught in the middle of the Cuba conundrum
Barring unforeseen events or a drastic political shift, the complete "normalization" of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba at this point seems inevitable.
Pines residents get therapeutic paws
Residents of the Pines Retirement Home had an unusual visitor this week when Chase, a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher, dropped by.
Run was a glowing success
The second annual Glow Run 5K attracted 635 registered runners on Saturday, more than double the number that signed up for the inaugural event in 2014.
CIBC FirstCaribbean sees market environment improving
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank said it is experiencing significant growth across the Caribbean.
Cruise pier report funded by Environmental Protection Fund
A report detailing the damage to coral reefs that will be caused by new cruise piers in George Town harbor will be funded, in part, through the Environmental Protection Fund.
Summer activities for Cayman's pre-teens
An overview of some of the multitude of summer camps available for young children in Cayman.
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.
Turtle rescued from poachers
Poachers were disturbed in the act as they attempted to drag a 400-pound nesting turtle off a West Bay beach.
The three men fled the area, leaving the turtle lying on its back, after they were interrupted by a fisherman, out with his dog, at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The three men fled the area, leaving the turtle lying on its back, after they were interrupted by a fisherman, out with his dog, at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Business in brief
Roundup of local business briefs.
Triathlon kids got into stride
Triathletes of all ages met for the seventh annual Solomon Harris Try-This-Tri at Camana Bay on Monday.
New dock 'critical' to Cayman's future
A group of Grand Cayman business leaders warns that the island will be frozen out of the cruise industry if a new dock is not built in George Town.
Cayman adventure novel will appeal to divers, readers
Eric Douglas releases the sixth book in his Mike Scott Adventure series, bringing the protagonist back to the shores of Cayman.
Floating cruise pier idea sinking
A floating cruise pier – promoted by local businessmen as an environmentally friendly alternative to dredging George Town harbor – would face significant technical challenges, according to government’s marine engineering consultants.
Cruise berthing: Pros and cons begin to crystallize
You can’t make a rum cake without breaking a few eggs — and you can’t build a new cruise pier in George Town harbor without demolishing a significant amount of coral reef.
Nursing has come a long way in Cayman
Nurses from the past would scarcely recognize the highly-educated professional Registered Nurses of today.
Solar farm planned for Health City
Health City Cayman Islands has announced plans for a “solar farm” at the East End site that will help meet just under half of the hospital’s power requirements.
Try-This-Tri is worth a shot
Anyone interested in trying out a mini triathlon gets another chance on the next public holiday, the Queen’s birthday.
Decision 'imminent' on solar farm
A decision to authorize a 5 megawatt solar farm outside of Bodden Town is “imminent,” according to the managing director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority.
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.
Time is right for movement of high-end family homes
The environment is conducive for greater movement in high-end single residential properties.
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.
Track chief passes course
Dr. Dalton Watler-Lyons has successfully completed the MEMOS course – Executive Masters in Sport Organizations Management.
Kids in far districts get tennis coaching
Dozens of kids living in the outer districts are enjoying tennis coaching again this term, thanks to a generous donation by Cayman National.
Business in brief
A roundup ol local business news.
Charities Bill back for third time
Cayman tries once again to regulate local non-profits with an eye toward cracking down on money laundering.
Incentives double licensed small and micro businesses
A reduction in the cost of trade and business licensing fees for micro- and small-business owners which took effect Aug. 31, 2014, has contributed to doubling the number of licensed businesses.
Kitesurfers returning to Cayman
International kitesurfing competition returns to Grand Cayman in the new year.
An evening with adventurer Warren Macdonald
Warren Macdonald, adventurer, environmentalist, author and double amputee comes to Camana Bay to speak of his experiences and inspire others to change the way they see the world.
Luxury brands showcase Resort 2016 Collections
Luxury brands showcased their Resort Collections recently, meant for warmer climates during the winter months.
