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The owners of ONE|GT have appointed a US hotel management company. - Photo: Submitted

George Town hotel prepares for November opening as Beach Bay breaks ground

Two long-discussed multi-million dollar hotel projects in the Cayman Islands have moved a step closer to completion.

Opinion: George Town is an eyesore and ‘revitalisation’ has made it worse

They say that Rome wasn’t built in a day which presumably is true, but even Rome can’t have taken as long as the seemingly endless George Town revitalisation project, writes Compass columnist Simon Cawdery.

‘Ghost town’: A revitalisation project has left George Town businesses fighting for life

The revitalisation of George Town was supposed to breathe life into the capital. Business owners say it is choking them out.
Road closures are scheduled for George Town this weekend. - Photo: Sarah Bridge

Central George Town to see road closures this weekend

Drivers are being advised to avoid the centre of George Town this weekend due to temporary road closures that are likely to lead to...
Edward Street in George Town will be closed for a wee

Congestion likely in George Town as Edward Street partly closed

Edward Street by the junction with Cardinall Avenue closed on Wednesday and will remain closed until 5 Feb. for essential works.

‘Art in the City’ returns as part Cayman Art Week

Cayman Art Week Central Art in the City will be back on Friday May 24 as part of this year's fourth annual Cayman Art Week festivities, the George Town Revitalisation Initiative has announced.

New downtown traffic diversions begin

The first of several planned traffic diversions downtown took effect Tuesday as part of the next stage of the George Town Revitalisation Initiative for enhancing the central business district. 

Revamp of George Town post office junction begins soon

Work is to begin on the reconstruction of the road intersection in front of the General Post Office in George Town later this month to create better traffic flow and connectivity in the area.

Seafarers Park on hold

Almost two years after its groundbreaking, plans for Seafarers Park in the heart of George Town, in honour of the islands' mariners, are still on hold.
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George Town traffic disruptions ahead as revitalisation project nears completion

Over the next two weeks, a one-way traffic system will operate along Seafarers Way, the main thoroughfare on the George Town waterfront, while work on the first phase of the capital's revitalisation project nears completion.

George Town revitalisation expected to be done by early Fall

The long-awaited George Town revitalisation project is on track for an early Fall 2022 completion date, according to officials.

Cardinall Avenue partially closed as pedestrianisation project begins

A section of Cardinall Avenue between Seafarers Way and Albert Panton Street was officially closed to motor-vehicle traffic Monday.

Cardinall Avenue is Primed for Enhancements Before Closure to Motorists

As part of the Central Business District Enhancement Project Phase One Upgrades, Cardinall Avenue between Seafarers Way and Albert Panton Street will finally close to general vehicular traffic on Monday, 14 March, as it begins its transformation into a pedestrianised street.

Cardinall Avenue to be closed to vehicles, as George Town upgrade resumes

Starting 31 Jan., vehicles will no longer be allowed on Cardinall Avenue as work begins to convert the popular street into a pedestrian thoroughfare as part of the ongoing revitalisation of George Town.

New pedestrian crossings in George Town cause headache for motorists

Newly paved pedestrian crossings in along Heroes Square have become a motorist's nightmare while traversing in George Town. However, the Ministry of Planning has said it is working to address the issue.

One GT hotel returns to CPA for progress update

Developers behind the One GT hotel returned to the Central Planning Authority on 21 July to provide an update on their application.

George Town revitalisation plan moves forward

Government's long awaited George Town revitalisation project has moved a step further with the issuing of a Request for Proposal for street paving upgrade, curbing and sidewalks, integrated concrete pedestrian systems in the capital.

Free George Town shuttle service to launch next week

From Monday, 30 Nov., a free, hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus service will operate in George Town.

Saturday Night Live in GT returns

The second edition of Saturday Night Live in George Town has been planned for the end of this month. On Monday George Town Manager and...

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