Topic: Ministry of Tourism
Environment officials seek accountability for reef damage
Department of Environment officials plan to meet with the Ministry of Tourism next week to discuss the damage done to a coral reef by a cruise ship anchor, following an earlier meeting with Bodden Shipping Agency.
McKeeva Bush trial: Police examined card records of four others
A senior civil servant told a jury Thursday she was asked to hand over government credit card records for five people, including former Premier McKeeva Bush to anti-corruption officers.
Auditor: Long way to go for financial accountability
Financial statements produced recently by government ministries are still being disclaimed.
Jury pool quizzed on gambling, politics, credit cards
Potential jurors in the trial of McKeeva Bush were quizzed on their political affiliations and views on gambling on Wednesday in an effort to assemble an impartial jury to try the former premier.
Damage to coral reef raises questions
Responsibility for damage to nearly 12,000 square feet of live coral by a cruise ship anchor and chain two weeks ago remains unclear.
Miss Cayman pageant postponed to 2015
The Miss Cayman pageant, which had been announced to resume this year, has been postponed until 2015.
Eight show interest in becoming next Miss Cayman
Eight young women have expressed interest in taking part in this year’s Miss Cayman Islands contest.
Mora surging up world rankings
Cayman’s world-class kitesurfer Jhon Mora has ambitions of one day being at the pinnacle of his sport - and he is gradually achieving that.
Anti-corruption review for travel costs
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of unexplained or questionable travel and hospitality expenses in local government are revealed.
Miss Cayman pageant in limbo
The future of the Miss Cayman pageant, which has not been held since 2011, looks in doubt.
Civil service reduction could take years
The Cayman Islands civil service will face a gradual reduction over the next few years.
Government budgets for 100-plus staff increase
The Cayman Islands government plans for a modest staff increase during the 2014/15 budget year.
Sandals resort for East End?
All-inclusive resort chain Sandals has confirmed it is interested in coming to Grand Cayman.
West Bay craft market on horizon
Plans are under way for a new West Bay craft market to help bring more tourists to the area, according to the district’s environmental and tourism committee chairman.
Impact of cruise piers investigated
A team of consultants, headed by an international coastal engineering firm, have been hired to examine the environmental impacts of a proposed $200 million cruise ship berthing facility in Grand Cayman.
Tourism to review wedding fees
Tourism officials are planning a review of procedures around arrivals for weddings amid reports that visiting brides are being charged a 30 percent deposit on their dresses.
Edwards: Surf Challenge will go on
The organizer of East End’s biggest jet ski race intends to keep the event going.
Surf Challenge returns for fun
The annual East End Surf Challenge is on this weekend and although the jet skiing races are on Monday, Heroes Day, all the fun starts on Friday.
Firm sought for environmental assessment of cruise berthing
The government is seeking to hire a firm to conduct an environmental assessment in relation to a proposed cruise ship berthing facility in George Town.
Health City targets first patients
Former Director of Tourism Shomari Scott will be the man responsible for attracting patients to Cayman Islands Health City in his new role as marketing director of the multi-million dollar medical tourism venture.
New hospitality school planned
A new “hospitality school” aims to give Caymanians the chance to take advantage of coming career opportunities in the tourism industry.
Tourism industry jobs drive targets Caymanian prospects
A targeted jobs drive is under way to match around 150 unemployed Caymanians with positions or training opportunities in the local tourism industry.
Brac student chosen new tourism ambassador
Cayman Brac’s Anitha Velusamy is Cayman's new teenage Tourism Ambassador.
Chairman: Turtle Farm board will stay course
The Cayman Turtle Farm has a new board of managers.
Push for student employment kicks off for summer season
The numbers will start to spike this week, she says, as school is done for the summer and footloose students seek employment.
Government consultants everywhere
The Cayman Islands Government is good business for consultants.
Tourism association says it is ready to work with new government
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association says it is looking forward to working with the new government.
Gov’t: Can’t afford to search official e-mails
Government won't conduct a thorough search of official e-mails, saying it would require hundreds of hours of labour.
Braccanal event fosters community spirit in the Brac
The annual Braccanal event brings colour and fun to Cayman Brac.
Outgoing president looks back on tenure
Outgoing CITA president Harry Lalli looks back on his time in the hotseat.
Ministries release travel costs since 2005
Government releases expenses on globe-trotting ministers.
Tourism apprentices showcase talents during luncheon
Five culinary students from the Tourism Apprenticeship Training Programme hosted a luncheon for 16 specially invited guests to demonstrate their culinary skills and showcase their talents.
FOI request on Ritz letters drags on
Five
months after being sent an open records request, the Cayman Islands
government has been unable to produce all correspondence that allegedly
occurred between officials and the purchasers of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand
Cayman, ahead of the public auction of the property 31 October, 2012.
Responsible travel talk at conference
An expert in sustainable travel is to conduct a presentation at a major tourism conference.
Opinion: Civil servants must seem neutral in elections
Although civil servants are entitled to a political opinion with regard to who they support in the upcoming general elections, they must keep those opinions to themselves and give an outward appearance of neutrality.
Tourism contribution to Caribbean measured
Another Caribbean island has signed up to a special tourism accountability measure.
Editorial for 13 March: FOI law reaches far and wide
The Freedom of Information Law can cause the details of contracts between the government and private individuals to become public.
Youth cook-off winners revealed at Ag Show
Talented young chefs have been recognised by the Ministry of Tourism.
Gov’t pays $560K for Barkers ‘park rangers’
Government has paid a group of 10 people about $3,500 per month to work at Barkers as park rangers.
UK consultant offers path to properly procure a cruise dock
A UK consultant lays out guide for 'open and transparent' cruise dock procurement.
Nation Building Fund: $9.5M spent in first 3 years
Half of the $9.5 million in Nation Building Fund expenses went to churches from 2009 to June 2012.
Scholarships available for potential hospitality students
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has opened up its 2013 hospitality education scholarships to all.
East End races were fab again
Party people in search of the first major sporting event of the year trekked out to the East End Surf Challenge on Heroes Day.
Marketplace meetings see increase
The Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference 2013 attracted more meetings than previous years.
Royal Bank welcomes roughly 1,800 colleagues to Cayman
Royal Bank of Canada personnel in the Cayman Islands on 15 January welcomed more than 1,800 RBC employees from around the world and their guests to Grand Cayman.
Cabinet minister: New hotel plans under discussion for Cayman
Three hotel developers are looking at new projects in Cayman according to Tourism Minister Cline Glidden.
Cruise industry says tender fee increase a ‘burden’
Cayman officials discuss tendering fees with cruise industry leaders
No clarity on Spotts money
The Cayman government and China Harbour aren't talking about what happens to money spent on Spotts cruise plans.
Surf Challenge free for all
The East End Surf Challenge and all the great events around it is on this weekend - and what an extravanganza is promises to be!
Water for tourists
Update, 3:30pm: The Ministry of Tourism confirmed that water will not be
distributed to tourists in George Town every day but only when large
numbers of cruise visitors are in port. Volunteers from the Association
for Advancement of Cruise Tourism and by Department of Tourism dock
staff will hand out the water free of charge.
Dixon newest liquor inspector
Gavin Dixon has been named the new inspector of businesses licensed to sell alcohol in the Cayman Islands.
Surf Challenge will be free for all
East End surf challege preview
Top stories of 2012: Tourism enjoyed year of challenges
Jane van der Bol celebrated a year as executive director of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association this December and looked back on a year of challenges and achievements.
Carnival reducing cruise passengers in 2013
A massive drop in Carnival cruise lines passengers planned for Cayman in 2013.
Muttoo recognition overdue
Writer says Henry Muttoo's recognition as an MBE is well deserved.
Samuel Rose gets Cabinet secretary nod from governor
Governor Duncan Taylor announced the appointment of Samuel Rose, longtime Deputy Chief Officer for Financial Services, to replace Orrett Connor as Cabinet Secretary upon his February retirement.
Hus is high Rankine
The winner of the Flowers Bottled Water Fish Tea Cook Off round five in East End at Pirates Cove Bar is Huswell Rankine and the Hillside Crew.
More Fish Tea Cookoff qualifiers announced
The lineup of finalists for the Fish Tea Cookoff is becoming clearer.
New board members for Cayman Airways
The Ministry of Tourism and Development announced Monday that Philip
Rankin has been appointed the new chairman of the Cayman Airways board
of directors.
Panama party ballooned in attendees
The size of the Cayman delegation to Panama grew significantly within two weeks of the event in late May.
Grace Christian student wins speak off
The winner of a tourism speak off has received her prize.
Civil service says fuel abuse under control
Senior civil service managers have employed strict oversight to combat the abuse of fuel usage at the government fuel depot following an auditor general’s report that highlighted, the Public Accounts Committee heard Wednesday.
Diving hall of fame ads members
The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame has announced the eight dive industry leaders and pioneers who will be inducted into the hall of fame at a gala event in Grand Cayman in November
Licensees blast ‘antiquated’ liquor laws
Liquor 4 Less owner Prentice Panton says current regulations create unfair advantages for a handful of establishments.
Provocative conversations for tourism sector
A major state of the industry tourism conference is being scheduled in October at St. Kitts.
Solutions versus politics in CI
Writer says the Cayman Islands must come up with budgeting solutions instead of politicking.
African Diaspora celebrated in Barbados
The African Diaspora can assist the Caribbean's tourism product.
Miss Cayman Pageant postponed
The Miss Cayman Pageant which takes place in September has been postponed until December 2012.
Cayman Brac airport renamed, getting needed improvements
Cayman Islands government officials announced the commencement of terminal expansion work at the international airport in Cayman Brac, as well as the renaming of the facility, during groundbreaking ceremony held last weekend in the larger of the two Sister Islands.
Panama learns about Cayman
A special night marked the debut Cayman Airways flight to Panama.
Tourism summit ready to roll
Tourism leaders are getting ready to gather for a special summit.
Summit to discuss airlift issues
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special conference in Jamaica.
