Topic: planning
Cayman gas prices fall while US prices increase
Gas prices in Cayman continue to fall, but for how long?
Bush seeks gang peacemaker role
West Bay legislator McKeeva Bush wants to act as a peacemaker in the long-running gang dispute fuelling rising gun violence in the district.
Government aims to relocate police station
As part of the revitalization of George Town, the government is looking to move the George Town Police Station, build a new court building, demolish the Glass House and create a green space, and open the capital up to mixed-use developments.
New Dart deal: Cayman's next 'Golden Age'
Premier Alden McLaughlin's support for, and facilitation of, Dart's plans are welcome developments worthy of applause.
Paddle boarders set for waves of delight in new series
Paddle boarding is growing in popularity thanks to events like last week’s Appleton Rum Run, held over two days.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Camana Bay investment to reach $2.3B
The expansion of the Camana Bay Town Centre westward toward Seven Mile Beach and the launch of the residential phases of the development will bring Dart Realty's total investment in the project to about US$2.3 billion by 2030.
Dart unveils $300m Camana Bay plan
Dart Realty has unveiled its plans for a dramatic $300 million expansion to Camana Bay using broad landscaped bridges and elevating land to connect the town center to a new five-star hotel on Seven Mile Beach.
Key seaport, airport project manager dies
Jim Scott, one of Cayman's most notable architects and project managers, has died.
Luxury North Sound development under way
Caymanian developer Lewis Ebanks broke ground Monday on a US$200 million luxury condo complex overlooking the North Sound.
Gay Morse – 30 years living a dream
Dive master, resort manager, author and marine conservationist Gay Morse celebrates 30 years in the Cayman Islands this year.
Electrical arc caused fire in gov't building
Almost 900 employees were evacuated from the five-story Government Administration Building in the heart of Grand Cayman’s financial capital, George Town, on Friday morning.
Cuba libre: The peril and the promise
Put succinctly, Cuba is a land of promise, and of peril.
More genetically modified mosquitoes planned for Cayman
As genetically modified mosquitoes used to control mosquito-borne viruses like dengue and chikungunya, a technique first tested in Cayman, is proposed for the Florida Keys, researchers in Cayman are preparing for a bigger release of the genetically modified insects here.
McLean is on a crest of a wave
Championship jet ski racing is one of the most physically demanding sports out there and having won several titles against some of the world’s best, Jordan “JJ” McLean, can testify to that.
PAC chairman defends witness list
Cayman's Public Accounts Committee chairman answers questions about why his committee appears to be selectively calling witnesses.
Oil companies warn Cayman off price controls
Cayman's gas prices might go higher with price controls in place, Big Oil warns.
Independent bodies lack appointments, certainty
A number of government oversight bodies are currently dysfunctional.
Mercuryman made pros high five
The Mercuryman Triathlon is only three years old but already established enough to attract top pros. Now it is going to be staged in South Africa as well.
God's plan versus the planning board
“We are a Christian nation.” — That’s Gospel in the Cayman Islands. … But is it true?
Government meeting records kept out of view
Few boards with the Cayman Islands government publish meeting minutes online.
New head for government vehicle services
The government has appointed a new director of the Department of Vehicle and Equipment Services.
Official: Travel debacle could reoccur
Systemic problems that led to an embarassing expenses audit for government last year have not been fully corrected.
PAC chairman: Audit reports won't face delay
The future release of auditor general's reports won't face inordinate delay.
Church denied planning approval
Plans for a new church in Savannah have been denied planning permission after neighbors complained that it would bring down property values.
Lawmakers to debate gas price motion
The subject of greater regulation of gas prices in the Cayman Islands will come before the Legislative Assembly later this year in one form or another.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Modular police cells remain unused
New police jail facilities lie unused in George Town while government tries to raise money to build a new police station.
Judicial warrant issued for gov't employee
A public works employee has a warrant out for his arrest after he apparently fled Cayman.
New enforcement won't 'eliminate' business license issues
A new enforcement effort will cut down, but not eliminate, local business licensing payment problems.
Dogs on the catwalk, for a cause
The Cayman Islands Humane Society's "Fashion for the Animals" fashion show is sure to set tails wagging on Jan. 29 at Camana Bay.
Fourth jewelry store robber remains a mystery
Three men who pleaded guilty to robbing Diamonds International jewelry store on New Year’s Day 2014 appear in Grand Court again, but a fourth robber has never been identified.
Williams: OCC/FOI merger not 'good governance'
Cayman's departing complaints commissioner has some parting words.
Larner tees up unique race
Road runners get a rare chance to test themselves over different terrain this weekend with a new event, the inaugural Cayman Cross Country race.
Minister: Gas prices should drop further
Local gas prices dropped sharply again over the weekend, but Cayman Islands government leaders say it's not enough.
16 cruise ships expected in Grand Cayman over next three days
Between Wednesday and Friday, 16 cruise ships with more than 37,000 passengers will come into the George Town harbor.
Cayman Enterprise City announces site for permanent campus
Cayman Enterprise City announces the acquisition of a 50-acre site near central George Town where the special economic zone’s permanent 850,000-square-foot campus will be built.
Overseas scholarship information session in Brac
The Scholarship Secretariat is hosting an information session in Cayman Brac at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Layman E. Scott High School.
South Sound burglars hit Derek Haines's home
Three homes were hit in series of burglaries in South Sound on Monday, including a break-in at the home of Derek Haines, the man who ran six marathons this year in a successful bid to raise $1 million for Cayman HospiceCare.
Christmas traditions of a bygone era
Cayman Christmases of yesteryear were a magical time for children and adults, alike, with many Caymanians relying on their resourcefulness and creativity to create their very own traditions. Whether it was sand yards, marching in the streets, or homemade decorations derived from nature, it was a special bygone era that remains in the hearts and minds of many today.
Grand Cayman airport expansion ready for busy season
Work has begun on a temporary extension to the departure lounge at Owen Roberts International Airport and should be completed in time for the busy tourist season.
New court to host tennis legends at Camana Bay
A new tennis court is under construction at Camana Bay to host a legends tournament featuring world stars like Andy Roddick and Anna Kournikova.
McGowan is new volleyball chief
The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation has a new board after its extraordinary general meeting last week.
Cayman's growing gun culture
The conventional wisdom historically has always been that there are very few illegal firearms in Grand Cayman. This assumption, however, seems to reflect the Cayman Islands of yesterday, not the reality of today.
Inadequate pension contributions: The coming crisis
In the Cayman Islands, the avoidance of the inevitable, meaning planning financially for one's future, must be overcome.
Details of jewelry store heist captured on CCTV camera
Details of the New Year’s Day heist at Diamonds International and the roles of each of the three men charged with the robbery of jewelry, worth more than $800,000, were outlined Wednesday by Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryll Richards.
Wide variety of developments up for EIA screening
Developers will be required to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment before proceeding with a project if the new National Conservation Council deems it necessary.
Derek Haines: Remarkable feet, remarkable feat
Linked hand in hand with several of his strongest supporters, former police officer Derek Haines crossed the finish line of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, the final segment of his campaign to raise $1 million for Cayman HospiceCare.
The price of gas, toothbrushes (and everything else)
Most of the revenues government collects are from "indirect taxation," and, therefore, are "hidden" from those who are actually paying them.
A passion for clay 3 Girls and a Kiln
Island-inspired mobiles, hanging ornaments, bowls, birdhouses, plates and pitchers made from earthenware clay and glazed in different colors have become hallmarks of 3 Girls and a Kiln art collective.
Camana Bay lauds solar power technology at corporate offices
Camana Bay has released the first figures on how much its solar array is saving the development in electricity costs.
Conservation council divided over extent of role and powers
All government agencies will be required to consult with environment officials on any decision or application that could impact natural resources under guidelines approved Wednesday for the implementation of the National Conservation Law.
Hot Rods get in gear
A local motorsports group is staging fundraisers towards the development of a race track.
Judge: Conviction must follow escape from custody
Escaping lawful custody is a serious offense that must carry a conviction, Magistrate Valdis Foldats determined this week.
Conservation council to hold first meeting
The newly appointed National Conservation Council will hold its first meeting, in public, Wednesday as the process of implementing the historic and controversial legislation steps up a gear.
RICS hosts property, construction forum
The RICS Cayman Islands Property and Construction Conference will be held on March 5, 2015
Lighthouse students tour government building
Sixteen students from Lighthouse School took a tour of the Government Administration Building as part of a school project.
Grand Cayman solar power agreement poised for approval
Caribbean Utilities Company and Pittsburgh’s International Electric Power plan to sign an agreement by year’s end for solar-generated electricity, triggering construction of a $1.4 million, 21-acre solar farm near Bodden Town.
Kids flagged for gridiron kudos
Youngsters are getting ready for the return of flag football in January.
$8.5 million plan for new adult training center
Government plans to spend $8.5 million on a new center for adults with disabilities.
Bush bashes 'draconian' legislation
Bills aimed at better regulating business licensing processes and pawn shops are approved by lawmakers, but the Opposition Leader disagrees.
Liquor stores donate to Haines’s cause
A month-long fundraising campaign at local liquor stores has raised $10,000 for Derek Haines's hospice cause.
Minister Archer: ‘Respectable’ growth forecast for Cayman Islands economy
Cayman plans on steady, if unspectacular, economic growth over the next few years.
Cayman Islands lawmakers to consider early budget priorities
Legislative Assembly members will get a preview of the budget this week.
Emergency exercise set for Cayman Brac airport
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority plans to hold an emergency exercise at the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport on Cayman Brac on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Meat-free alternatives for the holiday season
Agata Kalicki from Bread and Chocolate offers advice for those preparing holiday meals for vegetarians and vegans.
Professional tips for the perfect feast
Chef Frederic Morineau, executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, shares some tips to help holiday meal preparation go smoothly.
Time for Cayman to give thanks
Caymanian Thanksgiving occurs during the first weekend of December, giving families the opportunity to gather for good food and fellowship
Landfill project to span two governments
The completion of Cayman's comprehensive waste management project remains several years away.
Credit card expenses published, hard to find
Government ministries comply - in varying degrees - with directives to proactively release credit card statements.
Ten men share their stories of surviving cancer
With 2014 being the 10th anniversary of Movember, the Cayman Islands Cancer Society is making available the personal stories of 10 cancer survivors.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
