Topic: Ministry of Tourism
DoT staff member seconded to London office
Department of Tourism staff member and former Ministry of Tourism scholar Jermaine Sharpe departed for London last week to take up a temporary position within the Department of Tourism's European office in London.
CMA against gay cruise
The Cayman Ministers' Association is speaking out against a gay cruise promoting itself as being specifically homosexual.
CI attends luxury travel show in Vegas
The Cayman Islands attended the Luxury Travel Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada last month, represented by a team from the Ministry of Tourism and DepartmentTourism, led by Minister of Tourism Charles Clifford.
Minister to lead Puerto Rico delegation
Minister for Tourism Charles Clifford will lead a Cayman Islands delegation of public and private sector representatives to this year's Caribbean Hotel Association's Caribbean Marketplace in Puerto Rico.
Minister pushes apprenticeship programme
Minister of Tourism Charles Clifford told those attending the first Tourism Scholar Networking event that he hoped public and private sector resources could be pooled to build the Tourism Apprenticeship Programme.
Minister pushes apprenticeships
Minister of Tourism Charles Clifford told those attending the first Tourism Scholar Networking event that he hoped public and private sector resources could be pooled to build the Tourism Apprenticeship Programme.
Port Authority being sued
The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands was issued a Writ of Summons on Monday by a potential leaseholder of a retail shop at the soon-to-be-complete Royal Watler Cruise Terminal.
Coral facing crisis
Grand Cayman's coral reefs are facing a crisis unless positive steps are taken to address their decline, according to renowned local underwater photographer Cathy Church.
Cayman rings out over US airwaves
The Westin Casuarina and Grand Cayman were names that rang out over the US national airwaves Saturday as the locations from which NBC travel expert Peter Greenberg hosted his radio show "Travel Today".
Penn & Teller’s Cayman footage airs Sunday
Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End, the underwater magic show which was filmed in Grand Cayman in September, will air on NBC this Sunday, 13 November ), the network has announced.
Rebirthing Pedro St. James
Historic tourist attraction Pedro St. James Castle, which was badly damaged during Hurricane Ivan last year, will not be back on the tourist map for some time yet.
Pirates Week presses ahead
The Pirates Week Committee is pushing full steam ahead with party plans this week despite the postponement of events at the weekend due to atrocious weather conditions.
Dive greats get kudos
Government is still committed to securing a physical site in Grand Cayman where the Scuba Diving Hall of Fame inductees can be honoured through a special museum.
Rum Festivalstarts Thursday
This week it's time to savour the flavour of rum in Grand Cayman.
Crime not affecting tourism
Minister of Tourism Charles Clifford said at the Cabinet press Friday that Cayman's increase in crime is not adversely affecting tourism.
Minister heads up DEMA delegation
Minister for Tourism Charles Clifford and a large delegation from the Cayman Islands are at an international dive trade show in Las Vegas this week, last week's visit to a cruise conference in St. Kitts.
Miss Cayman postponed
Cayman's longest running and most prestigious pageant has been postponed from running this Saturday.
Tourism: The next generation
In an effort to attract qualified Caymanians into the tourism industry, the Department of Tourism took 11 students under its wing this summer giving them insight into the industry and a chance to gain experience at the same time.
Tourists worried about crime
The issue of rising crime in the Cayman Islands is beginning to weigh on the minds of tourists, and could affect their future visits here.
Minister off to St. Kitts
Cruise tourism for Cayman Brac will be just one topic up for discussion later this month under a delegation being led by Minister of Tourism Charles Clifford to this year's Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Conference.
PPM: promises delivered
The People's Progressive Movement issued a report Monday to its National Council on its first 100 days in office, saying it has delivered on the promises it made during the election campaign.
Cayman Sea Salt sells
Two local women have just proved they are worth their salt.
The mother/daughter duo has launched a brand new product on the market, Cayman Sea Salt, a 100 per cent Cayman Islands food product.
The mother/daughter duo has launched a brand new product on the market, Cayman Sea Salt, a 100 per cent Cayman Islands food product.
Cayman has 11 new JPs
Eleven people have been appointed to serve as Justice of the Peace so far this year, with 11 others appointed in 2004.
Housing grant staff tackles demands
Hurricane Ivan left many homeowners desperately needing assistance to begin the arduous task of rebuilding or repairing. Government officials quickly recognised that without a programme to help the uninsured, underinsured or those without means, many people would be unable to recover.
DoT restructuring
Internal restructuring is to take place at the Department of Tourism.
South Sound dock restored
Repairs on South Sound's public dock were completed last week with the Leader of Government Business, McKeeva Bush, visiting the job site as a Public Works crew put the finishing touches to the project.
US donates to Cayman’s Shipwreck City project
The Cayman Islands is to be the recipient and pilot for the first donation of a ship from the United States' Maritime Administration (MARAD) to a foreign Government for the Cayman Islands Tourism Association's (CITA) Shipwreck City Project.
Craft Market taking shape
The site of Cayman Craft Market in George Town is shaping up into what will be a wonderful outlet for local artisans and craftspeople to show and sell their work, say project officials.
CITE to showcase Cayman’s progress
In what will be a wonderful showcase for Grand Cayman post-Ivan, international top selling wholesalers and media will view the island as part of this year's Cayman Islands Tourism Exchange (CITE).
Pensions Office plans the future
Cayman's National Pensions Office recently met to discuss key goals and aims for the future.
Government extends Lee Witt contract
Government announced this week that two independent consulting agencies will be lending expertise to the development of a comprehensive national disaster plan and supporting systems.
Report slams ex-tourism minister
A Report of the Standing Public Accounts Committee tabled by its chairman MLA Rolston Anglin in the Legislative Assembly on Monday is highly critical of the Ministry and Department of Tourism under former minister Thomas Jefferson.
CIIB Hong Kong office to open in a month
The Cayman Islands Investment Bureau's Hong Kong Office will officially open 15 March.
Quin & Hampson makes appointments
The partners of Quin & Hampson have announced that Hector Robinson and Neal Lomax have been appointed as partners and that Charles Clifford has joined the team with effect from 1 January.
Mr. Basdeo heads CI Investment Bureau
The Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Development and Commerce has announced the appointment of Mr. Dax Basdeo to the post of Executive Director for the Cayman Islands Investment Bureau .
Gay cruise ships slated
Although all-gay cruise organisers are still boycotting the Cayman Islands, several gay and lesbian groups have been visiting the country on cruise ships in recent times, and several more are booked to visit this year, beginning in March.
Smith’s Cove replinished
As part of the post-Ivan Cayman Islands Recovery Operation, the beach at Smiths Cove was replenished with more than 100 cubic yards of sand last week.
Boston tea party with SpongeBob
In celebration of Cayman Airways new direct service from Bostons Logan International Airport to Grand Cayman, members of the Ministry of Tourism, Department of Tourism and representatives from Cayman Airways were in Boston recently.
CITA prepares for 2005
The Cayman Islands Tourism Associations goals for 2005 focus on the commitment of teamwork and joining of the business community to work together in building a better and stronger Cayman.
Kings of Seven Mile Beach
It was different. It was fast. Most of all, however, it was fun. The first-ever "Splash and Dash", held Saturday on Seven Mile Beach, was a huge success.
