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Rihanna’s iconic Fenty Beauty to launch in Cayman

Rihanna, singer, actress, and beauty and fashion mogul, is launching her Fenty Beauty brand in the Caribbean this month, with Cayman Islands listed as one of nine islands that will be carrying the line from 24 Oct.

Changes to Cardinall Avenue spur revitalisation of retail in George Town

Two years after government first announced plans for revitalising George Town, including closing Cardinall Avenue to vehicular traffic, a well-known retailer has opened its redesigned shop, embracing the vision of a more aesthetically pleasing downtown area.

Captain Eldon Kirkconnell passes away

Captain Eldon Kirkconnell, founder of Kirk Freeport and former legislator, passed away on Thursday, 8 June, at the age of 97.

Business in brief: Apex Group, Kirk Freeport, Artex Risk Solutions

Anne Storie is the new country head, Cayman Islands, of Apex Group, effective 1 Dec.
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Explore the Kirk Freeport 2022 Christmas Catalogue

The 2022 Christmas catalogue features new holiday inventory and pricing on watches, jewellery, leather goods, beauty, crystal homewares, fragrance gift sets and much more. Kirk Freeport has the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list at duty-free prices and with no shipping delays!

Kirk Freeport Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Year-long Celebration

Kirk Freeport is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, and has revealed a number of giveaways, shopping perks and philanthropic donations to commemorate 50 years since first opening a few jewelry counters in the community grocery store.
Kirk Freeport has shuttered 7 stores

Businesses announce temporary closures

Multiple businesses closed or scaled back operations as the news began to break Monday that the Cayman Islands was closing its borders.

Hockey champ visits Cayman

A Stanley Cup champion came to Cayman last week to talk about his life in hockey. Ian Cole, a two-time champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins, was in Cayman to announce a new promotional partnership with watch brand Breitling.

Ships head to Cayman amid Cuba cruise ban

Cuba’s loss could be Cayman’s gain, following US President Donald Trump’s decision to ban cruise ships from travelling to the communist island.

Valentine’s Mile run this weekend

The annual Valentine’s Mile road race, hosted by Race Caribbean, will be held on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10.

Kirk Freeport boss made Chamber president

New Chamber of Commerce president Chris Kirkconnell has vowed to continue the organization’s advocacy work to protect Cayman’s key industries of financial services and tourism.

Familiar faces win airport concession bids

Cayman’s upgraded airport will feature many of the same shops and restaurants as the old facility, as well as a few new additions.

Airport notifies bid winners of concessions contracts

Successful bidders for concessions facilities at Owen Roberts International Airport were notified Saturday via letters from the Cayman Islands Airports Authority, the Cayman Compass has learned.

Girls show skills at Little League

The 2018 season of Little League Girls Softball resumed on April 14 after the Easter Break as Coldwell Banker outlasted Kirk Freeport, 7-5, in a well-played game by both teams.

Cayman’s shops ready for Christmas rush

Cayman’s retailers are preparing for a last-minute Christmas shopping rush this weekend. It has already been a bumper shopping season, according to several store owners and Saturday is expected to see residents fill the aisles again in search of last-minute gifts.

Christmas on Cardinall draws festive crowd

Musicians, clowns and a magician entertained hundreds of holiday revelers on Cardinall Avenue as they gathered for the annual Christmas on Cardinall event hosted by Kirk Freeport on Saturday.

Campaign donors partially revealed

Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital founder Dr. Steve Tomlinson contributed more than $194,000 to 10 political candidates during the final eight weeks of Cayman’s 2017 general election campaign.

Watch company donates $95K to Guy Harvey foundation

The first TAG Heuer Cayman limited edition watch raised $95,000 for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, and now the company has launched a second model of the watch to help raise more money.

Hedge Funds Care chooses Seafire theme

The business community of the Cayman Islands will gather at the brand new Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa on Seven Mile Beach on Nov. 19 to enjoy an evening of networking and glamour with a purpose. The theme of the annual Hedge Funds Care Cayman benefit this year is “Sunset at the Seafire,”

Weather keeps 54,000 cruise passengers away

Poor weather conditions in January and February caused Cayman to miss out on nearly 54,000 cruise ship passengers, and as a result, millions of dollars in...

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