Topic: National Roads Authority
Case dismissed: legal road to nowhere
The story around the West Bay Road lawsuit might make sense in a land full of lawyers, but it doesn't make sense to us.
Road work approved for Rum Point Drive
Road work has been approved for the worst part of Rum Point Drive
Court dismisses West Bay Road challenge
A legal challenge to the closure of part of West Bay Road has failed because it was not filed in time.
Speed limit proposals going to Cabinet
The National Roads Authority received some 250 comments during its public consultation on proposed speed limit changes on several roads on Grand Cayman.
Again! Firefighters battle dump blaze
A plethora of failures revealed after the latest fire at the George Town landfill.
Shift in road speed limits nears
National Roads Authority officials plan to meet next week with a panel tasked with the management of traffic on local roads to discuss changing the speed limit on some of Cayman's roads.
Officials: Statutory authorities out of control
Cayman's leaders say it's time to stop the carnival for statutory authorities and government companies.
NRA launches new road safety initiative
Safety assessment teams are hitting the highways and byways of the Cayman Islands to give star ratings on the state of local roads.
East End Ostrich farm won’t fly
Plans for an ostrich farm in the East End won’t get off the ground after the project ruffled feathers among neighboring residents.
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.
Fiery nightmare at landfill
A huge landfill fire exposes a number of problems, both environmental and operational, at the George Town dump.
Finance minister: Cayman must consider privatization
Government must consider privatizing some services, the finance minister says, but it should do so carefully.
Hulse: We can boost safe driving
Local racers hope to positively impact road safety in Cayman.
Conservation Law covers only 6 percent of land
Provisions to protect land from development in the National Conservation Law won't affect private landowners.
Drive Cayman promotes skill and safety
Streetskill and the Motorsports Association combined resources to hold Drive Cayman on Sunday.
Road users invited to Drive Cayman
All road users are invited to free demonstrations, displays and refreshments at Drive Cayman on Sunday, 1-5 p.m., along huldah Avenue in George Town.
Plan: Lower Cayman speed limits
A National Roads Authority and associated Traffic Management Panel plan to revise speed limits will lead to lower speeds on several major thoroughfares around Grand Cayman.
'For heaven's sake' where is Esterley Tibbetts road sign?
A sign pleading for drivers to be safe on the roads has gone missing from a Cayman Islands Highway.
Editorial for October 10: We love the Brac, but …
Too much government spending on Cayman Brac isn't good for anyone, including Brackers.
No 'actionable breach' in Brac paving flap
There will be no prosecution of the Cayman Brac parking lot paving scandal, according to records obtained by the Compass.
Editorial for October 1: Roads to nowhere
The government needs to choose a direction for the National Roads Authority.
New roads board holds authority’s fate
In a pivotal time, the National Roads Authority has a new board of directors.
Paving equipment staying on Brac
National Roads Authority paving equipment isn't returning from Cayman Brac anytime soon.
Dart offers glimpse of posh hotel
An artist’s impression of the planned Kimpton hotel shows how Dart Realty’s $200 million project will change the visual landscape of the Seven Mile Beach area.
Esterley Tibbetts extension opens today
The two spurs linking Willie Farrington Drive and Batabano Road to the Esterley Tibbetts Highway will open Monday morning, according to the Ministry of Planning.
Highway extension to WB opens Monday
Phase two of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway Extension, extending to both
Willie Farrington Drive and Batabano Road in West Bay will open to
general traffic on Monday,
Westin pedestrian crosswalk opens
The National Roads Authority is urging users of West Bay Road to be aware of a new crosswalk that opened in front of the Westin Hotel last week.
Dart: ‘New regional focus’ elsewhere
As several projects stall in the Cayman Islands, Dart looks elswehere in the Caribbean.
Confusion on Cayman’s roads
Writer raises concerns over confusion in road signs and pedestrian crossings.
Dart named to road suit defense
The Grand Court on Friday approved Dart Realty’s application to join four government agencies, defending against efforts to overturn the transfer of crown land and a section of the West Bay Road to the company.
Dart seeks to join West Bay Road suit defense
Dart Realty will go to court Friday morning seeking to join the govenor, attorney general and two other official agencies, defending against a petition to overturn transfer of the West Bay Road to the company.
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Hyatt owner seeks compensation for highway
The owner of the former Hyatt wants money for land lost during the 2006 extension of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.
Batabano Road extension complete
The opening of the road extension into West Bay remains unscheduled despite Dart Realty’s completion of the link and an audit by the National Roads Authority.
Road extension complete, opening expected ‘soon’
Opening of the Batabano Extension of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway into West Bay remains unscheduled despite Dart Realty’s completion of the link and an audit by the National Roads Authority.
Port board starts afresh
A new-look port authority board of directors is named by government at a crucial time in Cayman's development.
'Few consequences' for civil service slackers
Cayman's outgoing governor says it's time to demand better performance from the public sector.
Public road showdown set for December
The Grand Court on Thursday set 11 December to hear a constitutional challenge to government’s 2011 decision to close a section of West Bay Road.
Public road battle set
A broad constitutional battle is set for Thursday as West Bay petitioners fight what they are calling government's extra-legal presumption to close the road near Public Beach.
West Bay Road hearing set for judge’s chambers
A court hearing will set the course for further action in persistent efforts to reinstate sections of the West Bay Road near Public Beach.
Planning board OK’s projects
Several commercial projects gained approval from Grand Cayman's planning board recently.
No meetings between new gov’t, Dart
In nearly two months, the new government hasn't met with Dart to talk development business.
Workers accidentally cut Internet cable
Workmen accidentally sliced through an underground cable on Tuesday affecting internet access at several government departments.
Government consultants everywhere
The Cayman Islands Government is good business for consultants.
Dart to government: Keep your word
Dart says the Cayman Islands government is risking its international reputation over a road closure.
Editorial for 16 May: Of Cayman's reputation
If the Cayman Islands government violates its agreement with Dart, the country's reputation is in trouble.
Wider Esterley Tibbetts, new Barkers road proposed
More road changes are envisioned as part of the Dart Realty-Cayman Islands Government agreements.
Dart’s massive development plan
Dart Realty [Cayman] Ltd. had – at the time an October 2012 value for money review was completed – plans to build five new hotels in the West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach and Barkers areas.
Dart deal gives value, makes concessions
Government gets value for its money, but still plenty of questions about the Dart deal.
Dart drops road talks
Dart puts off additional talks on the West Bay Road corridor development until after the election.
Dart: Gov’t tried ‘last minute changes’
Dart says it pulled out of talks with government after negotiators tried some 'last minute' deal-making.
Dart backs out on NRA agreement talks
Dart Realty [Cayman] Ltd. has backed out of further talks with the
Cayman Islands government on a proposed “third amendment” to the
National Roads Authority agreement.
Court rejects West Bay Road review
Grands C ourt Justice Charles Quin on Friday rejected an application for Judicial Review of the closure of the West Bay Road
First court challenge to WB Road closure fails
Cayman Islands Grand Court Justice Charles Quin on Friday rejected an
application for Judicial Review of the closure of the West Bay Road.
Charities drive away winners
CharityDrive has another successful year.
Project 1: Civil service gets a facelift
Project 1 will give the Civil Service a facelift.
Editorial for 16 April: Take a drive and help out charity
Readers are urged to drive around Island Heritage Roundabout to help raise money for charities.
Island Heritage ‘Charity Drive’ 2013 beginning on 16 April
Three local charitable organisations stand to receive up to $10,000 each from Island Heritage Insurance Company as a result of the three day Charity Drive
Other groups receiving government funds
In addition to the Turtle Farm, other groups receive significant funds from government.
Watchdogs need teeth for conflicts
Legal changes are required to weed out the appearance of favouritism and corruption on public boards, two standards watchdogs have warned.
Watchdogs need teeth for conflicts
Legal changes are required to weed out the appearance of favouritism and corruption on public boards, two standards watchdogs have warned.
Authority rejects Governor’s Creek mangrove removal plan
Grand Cayman's planning board didn't look favorably on a proposal to remove mangroves on North Sound.
Surprise! West Bay Road closed
The new Esterley Tibbetts Highway extension is open, but morning gridlock remains.
Cabinet OKs West Bay Road closure
As of Wednesday, a section of West Bay Road is legally closed.
Esterley Tibbetts extension open Monday
Updated: Part of West Bay Road will close to through traffic starting today.
West Bay Road no longer a public road
The stretch of West Bay Road near Public Beach and the former Courtyard
by Marriott has been officially discontinued as a public road, starting
today. At the same time, an initial component of the Esterley Tibbetts
Highway extension has been declared as a new public road.
Harquail Bypass widening proposed
A new wrinkle added to the West Bay Road closure plan.
Saving the Brac rock iguana
The first Cayman Brac rock iguana population study has presented alarming results – only 97 Brac rock iguanas have been found.
Address important issues
Writer says issues must be addressed.
McField’s interests had roads board concerned
The National Roads Authority board seriously discussed possible conflicts of interest by member Steve McField.
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.
Future uncertain for roads authority
The National Roads Authority can function through the end of the budget year, but its future is uncertain after that.
