Topic: Grand Harbour
MPs raised concerns over Selkirk Drive exit ahead of two-car collision
Politicians discussed the urgent need for improvements at Selkirk Drive near Grand Harbour just a few weeks before the two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, 25 Nov., which saw one car overturned and led to widespread traffic delays in the area.
Plans filed for $55 million development at former skate park site
The site of the former Black Pearl skate park in Grand Harbour could be home to a food hall, indoor climbing wall and lagoon as well as apartments and houses, if plans for a new development are approved by the planning board.
New restaurants, homes and drive-through proposed for Grand Harbour roundabout
Revised plans were presented to the CPA board to build new restaurants and houses next to Scotiabank near the Grand Harbour roundabout.
Saga of developer’s illegal seawalls still not over
A two-and-a-half-year court case involving illegal seawalls could conclude by the end of next month, a court heard on Thursday.
Heartbreak and frustration as Black Pearl Skate Park closure nears
The Black Pearl Skatepark, one of the largest outdoor skateparks in the world, will be closing at the end of the month.
Time to get rid of Grand Harbour roundabout?
A multi-million-dollar package of new roads, roundabout layouts and traffic signals is needed to prevent total gridlock on the main commuter route into George Town, according to a new report.
Developer plans $16m mixed-use building in Grand Harbour
A planning application for a three-storey commercial and residential block in Grand Harbour has been submitted to the Central Planning Authority for approval.
Grand Harbour complex sold to Jamaican company
The Grand Harbour commercial complex and an adjoining parking lot have been purchased by Jamaica-based real estate company Kingston Properties Limited.
Edgewater Way to be upgraded and widened
Travel along Edgewater Way in Grand Harbour is expected to become easier and safer following proposed upgrades to the 1,700-foot long road.
Grand Harbour roundabout changes postponed
Plans to permanently redirect traffic on the Grand Harbour roundabout have been put on hold two weeks after residents publicly voiced strong objections to the changes.
Lane changes planned for Grand Harbour roundabout
From 5 June, drivers exiting the Grand Harbour complex will no longer to be able to enter South Sound or Crewe Road from the roundabout, but instead must turn left onto Shamrock Road and then turn back at the next roundabout.
Papa Johns closing down in Cayman
With one of its two stores already shut, pizza chain Papa Johns is closing down in the Cayman Islands market, its local franchise holder has confirmed.
Premier: New local access road to relieve Red Bay traffic woes
Premier Alden McLaughlin has said agreement has been reached with Grand Harbour and Davenport Development for a local access road for the Red Bay and Prospect communities to ease traffic woes in the area.
Signal to ease Grand Harbour traffic
The National Roads Authority is installing a new traffic signal on South Sound Road in an effort to ease traffic on Crewe Road and Linford Pierson Highway during evening rush hour. The signal is expected to begin operating on 19 Aug.
CUC outage announced for Bimini Drive
CUC has issued an advisory that customers on Bimini Drive off Shamrock Road in the Grand Harbour area should expect interruptions to their electrical service on Sunday, 4 Aug., between 7am and 1pm.
Developer plans ‘mini Camana Bay’ at Grand Harbour
The developers behind a new project in the Grand Harbour area are aiming to create a “mini Camana Bay” after being granted planning permission last week.
New restaurants, retail outlets planned for Grand Harbour
Plans for a new $30 million development in Grand Harbour, including homes, shops, restaurants, a café and a bakery have been submitted to the Central Planning Authority.
Food truck robbed
A masked man armed with a machete robbed a food truck on Crewe Road early Saturday morning.
Casas in the sky: First ‘air parcels’ approved in Cayman Islands
Owning a little piece of the rock has long been part of the Caymanian dream. Now, for the first time, homeowners can buy a slice of the sky.
Strategic Policy Statement: A detailed look at premier’s long-term plans
In a lengthy speech Friday, Premier Alden McLaughlin outlined the broad strokes of government’s policy agenda through to the end of 2021.
Breast Cancer Foundation prepares for beach walk
Lydia Forbes of the Breast Cancer Foundation shows off the ‘Light Up the Night’ beach walk T-shirts, which participants in the annual fundraiser can don while they stroll along Seven Mile Beach on March 3.
Road work to begin near Grand Harbour
The National Roads Authority will be conducting repairs and upgrades along the Grand Harbour Roundabout over the next few weekends. That work will begin on Sunday, Nov. 4.
Wheels up for scooter tournament
Daredevil youngsters will compete for prizes and prestige at the Cayman Islands International Scooter Tournament this weekend.
Postponed fire truck pull to be held Saturday
A fire truck pull in memory of the late fire chief Kirkland Nixon, which was postponed last weekend because of inclement weather, will be held on Saturday at Grand Harbour.
Saturday fundraiser for charity Acts of Random Kindness at Salty’s
Charity Acts of Random Kindness is hosting a community barbecue and fundraiser at Salty’s in Grand Harbour on Saturday.
Road closure in Grand Harbour area
Edgewater Way near the Careenage Condominiums in the Grand Harbour area of George Town will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, Jan 2-5 for the purposes of work being done by CUC and the Water Authority.
Auto school to open at Hope Academy
Efforts to open a small trade school are quietly under way in Grand Harbour. Youth worker Michael Myles is setting up a training facility for mechanics in a new partnership between Hope Academy and several private sector partners.
Robbery victim says he was hit by bullet
A robbery victim says contrary to initial police reports about a Wednesday night armed holdup at Grand Harbour, there was a gunshot and he was hit.
Construction begins on $80 million Periwinkle housing development
Construction is set to begin Monday on the Periwinkle housing development, a project in Grand Harbour that aims to be Cayman’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified community. Developers pegged the cost of the project at $80 million.
Wheels up at Black Pearl Skate Park summer camp
Looking for something to entertain your kids this summer? Whether they’re already a skateboarding or scooter fanatic, or you just want to encourage them to venture outdoors and do something active, the summer camp at Black Pearl Skate Park in Grand Harbour is the perfect distraction.
New government, same challenges
Now that Cayman has elected a new government that will determine the territory’s fate for the next four years, there are issues I would like to highlight as crucial to the success of Cayman’s real estate industry.
85-home Grand Harbour project to break ground in May
Construction will begin in May on an 85-home canal-front community in Grand Harbour. The Periwinkle project has been approved by the Central Planning Authority and the first phase will break ground within the next two months, according to project manager Ryan Ostendorf.
Man mugged in broad daylight at Grand Harbour
A masked robber snatched a bag from a man in broad daylight at Grand Harbour on Wednesday morning, police said. The bag contained cash and checks from a nearby business, according to a statement released by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Thursday.
Family of late developer aims to complete Grand Harbour
The widow of Grand Harbour developer Mike Bell has outlined plans to fulfill his dream to complete a major residential, retail and restaurant development at the site.
Salty’s Sports Bar sets sail in Grand Harbour
The Shoppes at Grand Harbour will be celebrating new additions to the neighborhood this weekend when Salty’s Sports Bar and Mike’s (outdoor bar) officially open their doors.
Green community plan for Grand Harbour
An environmentally friendly housing development, featuring 85 homes, is planned for Grand Harbour.
