Topic: Gary Rutty
Record air arrivals in April boost Cayman ahead of summer season
The number of tourists visiting Cayman continues to soar with April recording 47,884 visitors, making it the best April in the Island’s history.
Stars from across Cayman honoured at 2026 Stingray Tourism Awards
Past, present and future stars of the tourism industry were honoured at the 2026 Stingray Tourism Awards held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort on 9 May.
Turtle Crawl brings community together for a cause
West Bay turned into a sea of green as walkers and runners alike tackled the annual Turtle Crawl 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, 26 April.
Positive tourism news set to continue as records broken
The Ministry of Tourism said that Cayman is having an incredible first quarter for stayover visitor numbers and that the run of good news...
Rutty: AI cannot replace the authentic Cayman experience
Minister of Tourism Gary Rutty has rejected suggestions that AI is a threat to Cayman tourism, arguing that it offers a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the sector.
Cayman Airways announces nonstop route to Austin, Texas
Cayman Airways is expanding its US network with new seasonal nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Austin, Texas, starting in May.
In a press release,...
Delta’s two new flights make pre-Christmas landings
Delta Air Lines' two new flights, from Detroit and New York, landed in Grand Cayman Saturday, bringing planeloads of Christmas visitors.
Porter Airlines touches down for the first time in Cayman
Tourism Minister Gary Rutty, airline mascot Sir Turtle and a host of other dignitaries were airside at Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) on Tuesday 16 Dec. to welcome the arrival of the first non-stop service from Porter Airlines from Toronto.
It’s a Caymankind welcome as two airlines start Ft. Lauderdale service
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines resumed direct flights between Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Grand Cayman and passengers received a Cayman welcome
Celebrity Xcel makes its Cayman debut with local vendors on board
Celebrity Cruises newest ship Celebrity Xcel made her debut call at Grand Cayman on 28 Nov and welcomed local vendors to its onboard bazaar
Stiffer penalties and more officers planned for Public Beach
Government says that it is making plans to tackle anti-social behaviour on Seven Mile Beach and will be hiring more staff to deal with...
New ‘vaCay’ tourism campaign focuses on Cayman’s beauty and people
The Department of Tourism has launched 'Welcome to vaCay', a $12 million global campaign positioning the destination as an antidote to high-stress travel and a tribute to the people of Cayman.
Resumes at the ready as hundreds of Caymanians attend jobs fair
Hundreds of Caymanian jobseekers of all ages descended upon the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort on 8 and 9 Sept. to try and secure a coveted job in the hospitality sector.
Tourism minister to review Miss Universe Cayman allegations
Miss Universe Cayman Islands will be reviewed by Minister Gary Rutty following a call for an independent investigation into the pageant.
After first 100 days, government touts ambitious vision
The coalition government celebrated its first 100 days in power with an open air event in George Town on Friday, but said that the hard work is only just beginning.
Tourism dips in May, but Cayman still on track for strong 2025
Tourism numbers – both stayover and cruise – dipped in May, but Cayman’s visitor arrivals for 2025 are still on the rise, with visitation charting steady growth over the first five months of the year.
Tourism minister aims to regain the ‘lost magic’ for Cayman’s tourists
Newly appointed Tourism Minister and Deputy Premier Gary Rutty promised to help regain the "lost magic" of the Caymanian tourism experience at an industry event on Thursday.
Cayman announces more direct flights as it eyes tourism boom
In a strategic push to enhance connectivity and reach priority markets, the Cayman Islands is expanding direct flights from key US and regional cities.
Scott retains major role in CINP as Rutty leads parliamentary party
Dan Scott will remain chairman of the Cayman Islands National Party despite his loss to Juliana O'Connor-Connolly in Cayman Brac East.
Scott will continue to...
Coalition government forms with André Ebanks to be premier
André Ebanks is in line to be the next premier of the Cayman Islands at the head of a grand coalition bringing together two new political parties and three independent MPs, the Cayman Compass understands.
Six new faces for Parliament
Cayman will see six new office-holders take their seats in Parliament for the first time.
George Town South contenders debate jobs, government finances
Among the top issues for the three candidates were the rising cost of living, Cayman's education needs, the state of government finances and the absence of effective immigration controls.
Dan Scott says its ‘time for change’ as he targets election win with new...
Former EY partner Dan Scott has launched a new political party insisting “Caymanians are crying out for change” and his slate of 11 political newcomers can provide it.
Peanuts license granted – then expires
Peanuts convenience store at Red Bay gas station has been issued a license to sell alcohol on Sundays with one significant catch – it expired on Saturday.
Another twist in ‘untenable’ liquor license situation
The six-month saga of a Red Bay convenience store’s efforts to obtain a license to sell alcohol on Sundays took another odd twist late last week when a government employee suddenly appeared at a local lawyer’s office with a $1,000 check.
EDITORIAL – ‘Peanuts’ license: One story, two versions
Our drama begins in December 2016, when the Liquor Licensing Board granted Mr. Rutty a “package license” to sell alcohol at Peanuts Monday through Saturday but, importantly, not on Sundays.
