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Closed-door tribunal hearings on long-awaited development plan

A series of behind closed door hearings have begun to debate public and business input on Cayman’s new development plan.
Tarpon Pond on Little Cayman. - Photo: Norma Connolly

33-year-old abandoned document outlined development plan for Little Cayman

More than three decades after a detailed document outlining policies and actions for development in Little Cayman was drawn up, residents of Cayman's smallest island are finding themselves repeating the exercise, and hope that this time, someone will listen.

Development plan could unlock UNESCO World Heritage status for Little Cayman

Little Cayman's protected marine parks and ponds are on a shortlist to gain UNESCO World Heritage status, but a lack of a development plan means the rest of the island cannot apply to be considered for the prestigious honour.

Brackers call for priority in PlanCayman area plans

Residents of Cayman Brac are calling for their island, and Little Cayman, to be given priority when the government approves area plans that will determine what development can or cannot be carried out in specific locations.

Little Cayman residents call for more say in planning decisions

Residents of Little Cayman are calling for more transparency and the ability to have more input in the planning decisions for their island.

Public meetings on development plan resume after Beryl suspension

Public consultations on the proposed development plan for the islands are set to resume this week following a temporary suspension due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

After the flood, swamped residents call for action

In West Bay, one 50-year-old community's struggle with extreme flooding has highlighted a national problem.
About 100 community members turned out for the latest PlanCayman forum in George Town. - Photo: Dana Kampa

George Town residents voice concerns about zoning enforcement

George Town residents joined the second PlanCayman forum, which is a key step in updating the National Development Plan.

Surging population, skyscrapers and ‘corruption’ among concerns at PlanCayman launch

Population growth, rolling power cuts, corruption, skyscrapers and a lack of political will were among the many topics and concerns raised by West Bay residents on Tuesday night in the first of a series of PlanCayman public meetings.

Public meetings for development plan begin this week

Proposals for a new National Development Plan for the Cayman Islands will come under scrutiny from this week as a series of district-wide public meetings begin.
Aerial view of Grand Cayman island in the Caribbean

Draft national development plan released for comment

A draft document that may form the basis of a new national development plan – the first in 28 years – has been released by government for public feedback.

Government resuscitating national development plan for Cayman

The government says it is restarting efforts to draw up with a modernised national development plan for the Cayman Islands - an endeavour successive governments have promised over the past two decades.

Premier: Development plan not expected by end of PACT term

Cayman's long-discussed development plan is unlikely to be completed before the end of government's current term, Premier Wayne Panton has said.

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