Topic: Moses Kirkconnell
Case for cruise pier goes to Cabinet
New cruise berthing facilities and the upgrade of the Owen Roberts International Airports are crucial to the future of tourism in the Cayman Islands, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell said in his budget address
Editorial for October 10: We love the Brac, but …
Too much government spending on Cayman Brac isn't good for anyone, including Brackers.
Hurricane High planned for Cayman Brac
A partially built emergency shelter on Cayman Brac dubbed the “hurricane Hilton” will be transformed into a high school.
World Cup trophy hit the spot
Another milestone in Cayman Islands sports history was created by the visit of football’s coveted prize, the World Cup Trophy, on Monday.
Tourism chiefs head to Colombia
Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell and a delegation of Cayman Islands tourism chiefs are in Colombia this week for a conference and trade show on the cruise industry.
Brac kids enjoyed kicking it with McLean coaches
Aspiring child footballers in Cayman Brac were treated to a fun filled coaching session last week Saturday.
Editorial for October 1: Roads to nowhere
The government needs to choose a direction for the National Roads Authority.
Governor gets view from the Bluff
Governor Helen Kilpatrick got to spend some time on the highest point of the Cayman Islands, the Bluff on Cayman Brac.
Officials: Cayman Airways a ‘key economic tool’ for country
Cayman Airways bosses insist the airline is a key strategic tool for the country, generating in excess of $200 million annually for the local economy.
Cayman thankful for Bermuda’s support
Cayman residents remain pleased after an epic medal haul at the 2013 NatWest Island Games.
Juvenile girls prison plan at odds with Constitution
Cayman Islands prisons will not meet constitutional requirements that female juvenile prisoners be housed separately from adult female prisoners by November.
Austrian diplomat visits Cayman
The deputy chief mission of the Austrian embassy in Washington, D.C. visited the Cayman Islands recently.
Chamber welcomes vendor clampdown
A clampdown on unlicensed vendors selling arts, crafts and jewellery to tourists at the Royal Watler pier has been welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce.
Editorial for August 21: Royal Watler's first impressions
For years, street vendors have been hawking trinkets and foodstuffs to cruise ship passengers disembarking tender boats at the Royal Watler terminal.
Clampdown on unlicensed port vendors
Vendors selling arts, crafts and jewellery to tourists claim they have been moved off the Royal Watler pier by port officials.
Gov’t takes control of Cultural Foundation
A new law allows Cabinet to appoint the foundation's board and give policy directions.
Old plans could be revived for Grand Cayman airport project
Government will look to existing proposals as it attempts to draw up a plan for the development of the airport in the coming months, tourism minister Moses Kirkconnell has said.
Cruise plan hinges on environmental report
Plans for cruise berthing facilities in George Town harbour won’t go ahead if an environmental impact report deems the risk to the island’s natural resources is too great.
Cayman tourism bosses target key South American travellers
Cayman tourism bosses are targeting an emerging class of affluent South American travellers in an effort to boost ‘stay-over’ visitor numbers.
Anger building on election irregularities
Resentment at elections officials and the Attorney General continues to build among former candidates in Cayman’s springtime elections, frustrated by arbitrary opinions that disqualified some and forced others to renounce rightful citizenship.
Progressives deliver policy update with first meeting since election
In its first public meeting since the 22 May elections, the ruling People's Progressive Movement on Saturday told an audience that exciting times were in prospect, the economy was improving and changes were on the way.
Residency rating system planned
A rating system assessing qualities including workforce skills, community involvement and financial stability is being devised to help adjudicate applications from foreign workers to become permanent Cayman Islands’ residents.
Project to use solar, geothermal energy
Construction has started on Cypress Pointe North.
Port board starts afresh
A new-look port authority board of directors is named by government at a crucial time in Cayman's development.
Baroness counsels ministers on corruption
Former UK attorney general Baroness Patricia Scotland met with senior Cayman Islands government members to talk about anti-corruption measures this week.
Brac athletes deserve more props
Athletes from Cayman Brac should be celebrated after excelling on a regional stage.
Copley had the golden touch
Andy Copley deserves much of the credit for Cayman’s success in Bermuda.
Kirkconnell serving as acting premier
Moses Kirkconnell will fill in as Cayman Islands premier over the next week.
Tourism chiefs to host panel discussion
A panel discussion focusing on hot tourism topics, including the planned cruise dock and airport developments, will be held next month at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Minister of sports dreams big after Island Games gold rush
The Cayman team finished fourth in the medal table at the event – a mini Olympics for 22 small island nations.
Environmental study for pier project
An environmental impact assessment will form part of the business case for the planned cruise berthing facilities in George Town harbour.
Game on
Cayman Islands government ministers lead the way with 112 people going to the NatWest Island Games in Bermuda.
Island Games promise golden time
Confidence is high that Cayman can earn sporting glory in a regional showcase.
July 2013 market update
Local real estate broker James Bovell discusses property trends and highlights infrastructure issues in Cayman.
Celebration time for wedding planner
Weddings and event planner JoAnne Brown was surprised and delighted to win a Stingray award.
Cruise project takes step forward
The prospect of a new cruise dock in George Town harbour moved a small step closer this week with PwC selected to produce the business case for the project.
New faces on airports, Airline boards
The airports authority and Cayman Airways boards get a makeover.
Unsung heroes are honoured at Stingray Awards night
Sunset House owner Adrien Briggs was honoured for a lifetime contribution to the tourism industry at the 10th annual Stingray Awards last week.
Little Cayman's airfield: Private property, public dilemma
Development proposals highlight problems with Little Cayman's private airfield.
Richard Arch, CIAA chairman, stepping down
The chairman of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority insists he will
leave the post with his head held high after agreeing to resign
following the change in government.
Minister Kirkconnell sets ground rules for cruise dock
There may be a few changes made to Cayman's cruise ship berthing plan right away.
Editorial for 06 June: A new life for George Town?
Plans to rebrand and rebuild downtown George Town are welcomed.
Premier gets police, immigration, fire budgets
Government ministry assignments are reworked in a major way, putting a new person in charge of the police budget.
Farewell, Madam Speaker
The Cayman Islands bids farewell to Madam Speaker Edna Moyle.
Expressive Creation celebrates
Cayman Brac Junior Achievers earn awards
New government ready to roll
Cayman's new government looks to get down to brass 'tax'.
Coalition government proposal confirmed
Coalition government talks got serious on Tuesday.
The rises, falls of political fortunes
The biggest names in Cayman politics, and how they've fared in 25 years.
Coalition gov't in the offing
There may be a coalition government for the Cayman Islands on the cards after all.
New Premier confirms his government
Premier elect Alden McLaughlin confirmed Tuesday night that he had formed a
government with the final cards falling into place on the eve of
Wednesday’s official swearing-in ceremony.
PPM forms new government
Update 11am: Cayman Islands Premier-elect Alden McLaughlin is set to reveal who will hold which ministerial post in his new Cabinet tomorrow, Tuesday, 28 May.
Editorial for 27 May: Government begins to form
The new government of the Cayman Islands is beginning to take form.
Cameron lands Brac Jackpot
Cameron Ebanks had plenty of luck in the Sister Islands.
Progressives look to form government
Update 5:30pm Saturday: The Progressives have announced part of the ministerial composition for the new government..
PPM sweeps up in Bodden Town
All four PPM members are elected in Bodden Town district.
Miller Time in North Side
You can remove the question mark, North Side MLA Ezzard Miller has received 299 votes to put a lock on his victory in the district.
Miller Time in North Side?
With only 469 total votes in North Side district, it appeared that
incumbent legislator Ezzard Miller was heading to victory Wednesday
night.
Arden wins EE, Sister Islands look to return incumbents
East End MLA was returned to the Legislative Assembly Wednesday night, winning his race over challenger John McLean Jr.
Moses crushes the competition in Sister Islands
Unlike four years ago, when it was a much closer vote, Cayman Brac and
Little Cayman representative Moses Kirkconnell cruised to a big victory
in the Sister Islands on Election Day.
Braccanal event fosters community spirit in the Brac
The annual Braccanal event brings colour and fun to Cayman Brac.
PPM: Alden is our guy
Following an attempt to poach members of the People’s Progressive
Movement away from the party, all 14 Progressives candidates signed a
statement Thursday agreeing their continued support for party leader
Alden McLaughlin.
Candidates address Sister Islands issues
The biggest challenge facing the Sister Islands, like most districts, is unemployment and kickstarting economic growth, according to the candidates vying for the two seats in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
The contention of conservation
The National Conservation Bill has long been a contentious subject in the Cayman Islands.
Candidates face off in Cayman Brac
Candidates for the Sister Islands faced off at a Chamber of Commerce forum on Cayman Brac Friday night, 12 April.
Pair of candidates knocked off May ballot
Lyndon Martin has been disqualified as a candidate for election in the district of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Lyndon Martin disqualified
Election officials confirmed Friday afternoon that Lyndon Leathan Martin, who was nominated last week as a candidate for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, is disqualified from being a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Tourism is at the heart of the nation
One of the cornerstone industries for Cayman is tourism and keeping the
country at the centre of possible visitors’ decision-making remains a
hot issue for candidates.
Nomination Day brings a few surprises
Some surprising news on Cayman's Nomination Day as the 2013 general election officially kicks off.
Nomination Day brings in the candidates
A record number of candidates will contest Cayman's 2013 general election.
Political parties hold general assemblies
Both the United Democratic Party and the People’s Progressive Movement held their general assemblies in George Town Saturday.
All at sea over marine conservation
The protection of Cayman's marine environment will be an issue the future government must tackle.
C4C poll figures debated
Some recent polling shows 'independents' in the lead for the 22 May election, but the political parties cry foul.
