Topic: planning
Large disparity in Grand Cayman gas prices
Gas prices at one group of retail gas stations fell significantly this week, while other retail average prices remained largely unchanged from two weeks ago.
Morris still missed 10 years on
The Cayman Islands cricket fraternity marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of young cricketer Daniel Richlin Morris on Tuesday.
Bill seeks move to two-year budgets
If legislative proposals made public Wednesday are adopted, the current government budget will be Cayman’s last one-year public sector budget cycle.
Brac developments in the works
Expansions to two hotels and a new government-funded swimming pool are in the works for Cayman Brac.
The Brac Reef Beach Resort is midway through renovations including a new pool and multi-level bar, while Le Soleil D’Or has added a spa, fitness center and restaurants and is planning to add accommodations early next year.
Cayman duo enjoyed world champs
Intrepid triathletes Kendall Ebanks and Justine Plenkiewicz enjoyed representing the Cayman Islands at the ITU World Championships in Chicago over the weekend.
Chamber to host free monthly workshops for small business
The Ministry of Commerce has awarded a contract for hosting small business workshops to the Chamber of Commerce.
Morris wants a total revamp
Cayman’s national cricket team performed so badly at the ICC World Cricket League Division 6 tournament in England two weeks ago that a revamp of the system is an absolute necessity, according to the team’s spin bowler Alessandro Morris.
Laws without enforcement lead to injustice
For any perceived problem, government has at least one solution for it, on paper. Of course, there is a difference between paper solutions and real solutions.
Licensing enforcement worries business owners
Cayman Islands business owners are not particularly concerned about complying with a new Trade and Business Licensing Law, but they say they are worried about a lack of enforcement against those who do not follow the rules.
Several tourism improvements discussed with liquor board
A number of new developments in the tourism and restaurant business were discussed during Thursday’s meeting of the Liquor Licensing Board of Grand Cayman.
Get into the mix with Cayman Cocktail Week
Parties, events and cocktail tastings at Cayman Cocktail Week, Oct. 23-20
Hosting dilemma: Which wine to drink first
When you have several wines to serve guests over the course of the evening, you don't always want to wait to serve the best one last.
Far-reaching effect of permanent residence ruling cited
A recent court decision in permanent residence case may be a game-changer, not only for immigration-related matters, but for many other areas in which appointed boards make rulings and hear appeals on a plethora of matters, from business licensing to planning issues.
Film production company coming to Cayman
A film production company is planning to set up shop in the Cayman Islands with the aim of nurturing local talent and making movies here.
Planning board reappointed after critical report
All members of the Cayman Islands Central Planning Authority have been reappointed in the wake of an audit report.
Violent robbery creates 'climate of fear,' judge says
James Romano Whittaker was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment Thursday for robbing a couple at knifepoint late last year as they were sitting on a seawall in George Town.
Government takes steps to new courthouse
The Ministry of Planning has issued a request for proposals for consultants to begin planning for a new court facility. The RFP asks companies to bid on the outline business case for a new building to replace the aging courthouse.
Little decline in Cayman gas prices
Steadily falling fuel prices in the U.S. and worldwide since early July once again are not reflected at the pump on Grand Cayman, statistics examined by the Cayman Compass reveal.
Business in brief
RBC Royal Bank launches private banking; interns get work experience at LIME; Mourant Ozannes expands Hong Kong practice; Appleby acted for holdings firm in Hong Kong listing
EY reform plan: One year later
It
has been a year since the Cayman Islands government announced an
ambitious public sector reform plan to restructure the civil service,
amalgamate certain services, privatize others and sell off certain
public assets.
The reforms were based on a $155,000 consultant report done by EY, and although many of the recommendations were longer-term projects, Premier Alden McLaughlin said in April that six areas in particular had been identified as issues the government would pursue immediately.
Cayman teacher’s mission supports Syrian refugees
An image of a lifeless child washed up on a Turkish beach has stirred emotions and galvanized public attention to a growing refugee crisis in Europe. For John Gray High School teacher Ted Todd, the picture hit closer to home.
Camana Bay underpass work to start in October
Construction of the long-planned vehicular underpass on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway at Camana Bay could start as early as next month, according to a Dart spokeswoman.
Smith Road congestion to extend to late October
The $1.8 million road-widening project on Smith Road that started in July will not be finished until late October.
South Sound builds on development boom
South Sound is undergoing a new development boom with at least five projects in various stages of completion.
Survey: Business leaders would pay more tax for greater clarity
Three-quarters of global business leaders would accept higher taxes in exchange for greater clarity on acceptable tax planning.
Football leader re-elected; corruption probe possible
Football boss Bruce Blake has promised full cooperation with any investigation into the Cayman Islands Football Association’s finances after being confirmed as acting leader of the organization.
Students bound for UK network at Gov't House
A reception drew 50 people, mostly current and former students, to the Governor’s House to mingle and network, joined by Premier Alden McLaughlin, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and Minister of Education Tara Rivers.
Obituary: David Bronson Catron, 1958-2015
David Bronson Catron passed away in July 25.
Crystal Cave attraction to open this year
A new cave tourism attraction could be open in North Side before the end of the year.
U-15s football team unlucky not to reach Caribbean final
The Cayman Islands Under-15 national football team returned home from St. Maarten with their heads held high after gaining third place at the Caribbean Football Union U-15 Championships.
Government in dark on full property value
Even after a recent valuation, the Cayman Islands government does not know what all of its property is worth.
Impact of port construction highlighted
The negative impact of the estimated three-year construction period for the proposed cruise berthing facility in George Town harbor should not be underestimated, according to a new review from the Environmental Assessment Board.
The price of ‘price regulation’ is too high
Price regulation on gasoline is not something the government should implement in a free-market society.
MLA: Road maintenance budget 'not enough'
Cayman's current roads maintenance budget is not enough to suit Cayman’s infrastructure needs, a former roads minister says.
Audit slams Nation Building expenses
A report by Cayman's auditor general is highly critical of the former Nation Building Fund, but the country's former premier defends the program.
Public utilities legislation due in the fall
Claiming residents have endured uncompetitive and inflated petrol prices for too long, Planning Minister Kurt Tibbetts warned gas and diesel distributors that they must turn over their operational cost data to government or face fuel price control legislation.
Legislature clears way for two developments
The Legislative Assembly approved two changes to the 1997 Development Plan on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Gran Palazzo condo project on North Sound and a new commercial development on the Linford Pierson Highway.
Growth slows in stay-over tourism
While Caribbean stay-over tourism increased more than 7 percent in the first six months of this year, the Cayman Islands has seen only a 1.5 percent rise, according to a new report on regional tourism. That’s down from a more than 10 percent increase in the first half of last year.
The new report from Integra Realty Resources found that all but one of the Caribbean’s 13 most popular vacation spots witnessed average stay-over growth. Cuba and Barbados grew by more than 14 percent in the first half of the year, and Aruba added more than 18 percent.
Speed limit immobility: Sign of the times
It is difficult to think of an act of governance more simple than setting a speed limit.
Golf resort aims for 2018 tee-off
A second golf course has been added to the plans for the proposed Ironwood resort, with the development’s project manager now predicting a 2018 opening date.
Volunteers help clear home destroyed by fire
For the second time in three weeks, the Cayman community has come to the aid of a family that lost their home to fire.
Camana Bay roadwork approved
Major changes to the road network around Camana Bay, including moving a section of the highway and building a new underpass, have been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
Contractor to rebuild fire victims' home
Construction firm Arch and Godfrey has stepped in to project manage a massive community effort to build a new home for a family who lost everything in a fire at the weekend.
The home in Windsor Park, George Town, burned to the ground in a matter of minutes on Friday night after an electrical fire ripped through the wooden building, leaving 17 people homeless.
The home in Windsor Park, George Town, burned to the ground in a matter of minutes on Friday night after an electrical fire ripped through the wooden building, leaving 17 people homeless.
An argument for cruise berthing facilities
An argument for why the Cayman Islands needs a cruise berthing facility.
Cruise berthing in Cayman: A history of starts, stops and controversy
A historical look at more than 12 years of starts, stops, controversy and failure in the effort to build cruise berthing facilities on Grand Cayman
More cruise passengers: Their impact on Cayman
The proposed cruise berthing facility in George Town Harbour could bring half a million more cruise passengers annually, but can Grand Cayman handle such an increase in visitors?
Overseas Territories leaders prepare for UK meeting
Economic challenges, tourism and financial and regulatory issues were among the topics addressed by leaders of British Overseas Territories at a meeting last week in Bermuda, the group said in a statement Wednesday.
Survey: Berthing would improve experience for most cruise ship visitors
A survey of cruise passengers indicates that while many would prefer berthing piers, most would not be deterred if they were not put in place.
Development board reappointed after audit report
All serving members of the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Development Control Board have been reappointed through mid-2017 following the release to lawmakers of an auditor’s report that questioned some of the board’s activities.
Family routed by fire wants to rebuild compound
A large family left homeless after a fire on Friday, say they plan to rebuild their George Town family compound within three months.
Surveying the auditor general’s report on land management
The latest report from the Cayman Islands auditor general on government’s land management practices covers so much topical ground that we believe it may be instructive to provide some focused analysis.
Auditor General Report: Planning decisions 'not transparent'
Cayman's financial watchdog shines the spotlight on the appointed boards that control local development behind the scenes.
Liquor licensing renewal deadline nears
Liquor licensing holders, including those holding music and dancing licenses, have until Aug. 14 to renew the licenses.
Planning authority approves airport expansion
A $50 million expansion of Owen Roberts International Airport has been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
2015 forum to focus on emerging healthcare trends
A health care conference this fall will focus on emerging trends.
Gas import prices drop more than at the pump
Gas import prices fell by about 42 percent for the first quarter of this year over the same time last year. Gas prices at the pump fell 25 percent over that time.
A look inside the Royal Navy's Lyme Bay
The British Navy gave several Cayman residents and reporters a chance to tour the RFA Lyme Bay support ship during its five-day stopover in Cayman.
Online poll: Most not planning to leave Cayman on summer vacation
More than half the respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll who live in the Cayman Islands are not planning to leave the islands on vacation this summer.
Appleby management in buyout of fiduciary business
Offshore law firm Appleby has announced the management buyout of its fiduciary business backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint.
Gallon of gas up 55 cents in four months
Cayman Islands gas prices are rising, just in time for summer.
NRA cites concerns with Dart road plan application
The National Roads Authority says it is concerned traffic delays on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway abutting Camana Bay will shift to the Lawrence Boulevard roundabout after the Dart Group widens the road through its development if the section south of the roundabout is not widened to four lanes as well.
Rugby planning finally pays off
The Cayman Islands rugby scene is not resting on its laurels after the momentous achievements of its sevens team last month when a team of Caymanian passport holders qualified for a spot in the Hong Kong Sevens along with the top 26 sevens teams in the world.
Tourist arrivals dip slightly
Tourism arrivals dip slightly in May, but Cayman is still on track to surpass 2014's big jump in stay-over visitors.
A budget-busting boondoggle in school construction
The construction of three new high schools could have been a crowning achievement for the Cayman Islands. Instead, through reckless mismanagement, the government's largest capital project ever ventured has degenerated into a public sector economic disaster.
Arsenic testing under way, doubt cast on poison claim
Researchers from the Pan American Health Organization have taken samples from at least three members of Frank Sound’s Powell family and are scheduling others, while also testing neighbors, plants, cattle and soil for arsenic poisoning.
Auditor: Ministry took 'unnecessary risks' with student safety
Thirty months after opening to students, Clifton Hunter High School still does not have its certificate of occupancy, according to a new auditor general’s report.
Charles Clifford takes top customs role
A three-year quest to find a new Collector of Customs ended this week with the appointment of attorney and former tourism minister Charles Clifford.
Teacher plans new Syria aid mission
A high school math teacher will spend his summer vacation in Turkey doing humanitarian work with refugees affected by the conflict in Syria.
Cayman named on new EU blacklist
The European Commission has named Cayman on a list of the top 30 non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
Resident fashion designer launches website
Kenzie Rose's website includes a selection of stunning pictures, offering buyers a better idea of what her latest collection looks like.
GASBOY 2.0: Will 'upgrade' fix fuel abuse?
It's back ... (In fact, it never left.) For the better part of the past decade, GASBOY has been the subject of much abuse: both practically and rhetorically.
GASBOY system will be upgraded, not replaced
The GASBOY fuel card system, often cited for its potential abuse and misuse, will be replaced by an upgraded system from the same company.
