Topic: planning
SMB: A beehive of activity
The 2014 high season has been busy.
Sunset want to school Scholars
FA Cup finals usually have huge underdogs against firm favorites and that is definitely the case this weekend when Scholars International take on the all-conquering Sunset in the women’s showpiece.
Sky’s the limit for students of new aviation course
High-flying Caymanian students have an opportunity to get involved in the air transport industry thanks to a collaboration between UCCI and a newly formed airline.
TV financial expert to take center stage
TV personal finance expert Suze Orman shares at least one thing in common with some members of the audience who will hear her speak later this month – she too plans to spend her retirement years in the Caribbean.
Tourism to review wedding fees
Tourism officials are planning a review of procedures around arrivals for weddings amid reports that visiting brides are being charged a 30 percent deposit on their dresses.
Dart committed to Beach improvements
Despite delays, developer Dart Realty says it is still committed to making US$3 million worth of improvements to public beach as part of its bargain with government.
Time to prepare for hurricane season
Residents are urged to begin preparing for this year’s hurricane season, which starts June 1.
Local author pens guide to successful family living
Local
author, nurse, midwife and ordained minister, Hyacinth Grace Rose, has
published her first book, “7 Keys to Successful Family Living.”
UK to decide on road deal
A partnership between government and golf resort developer Ironwood to build a $40 million highway extension still has to be approved by the UK.
Pay raise proposal a political football
The oft-discussed civil servants' 3.2 percent pay increase has been put forward again ahead of the government’s 2014/15 budget, but the premier states it won’t happen in time for the next budget.
Third credit card fraudster sentenced
Commenting that there seemed to be almost an epidemic of such crimes, Justice Charles Quin sentenced a Malaysian national to 16 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to offenses involving cloned or forged credit cards.
Minister: Airport at double capacity
Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell says the airport is operating at double its capacity during peak times.
Move to create Brac environment board
Officials at the Department of Environment are still trying to unravel the implications of a move in the Legislative Assembly that appears to cut them out of the loop on development in the Sister Islands.
Sharks, grouper learn to prey on lionfish
Research from Little Cayman suggests that large grouper and nurse sharks are starting to prey on lionfish – a potentially game changing development in the Atlantic-wide battle against the invasive predator.
Bodden Town affordable homes sit empty
Twenty government-built affordable houses in Bodden Town that have been vacant since they were completed more than a year ago will remain empty until officials sort out an access road for the development.
Lofty goals for fundraiser promoting climbing on Brac
A member of the small climbing community in the Cayman Islands is trying to encourage others to join the sport, and see the potential of the bluff in Cayman Brac.
Caymanian games of yesteryear
For artisans Deal Ebanks and Wray Banker, their handcrafted board games are a cultural homage to Cayman.
Roma complete triumphant return
Some 20 months ago, Roma United Sports Club were history in local netball.
‘Click’ your way to a world-class education
We just received a piece of good news we couldn't wait to share with our readers, concerning the future of education in the Cayman Islands.
LA meets on Brac for first time in decades
Lawmakers convene in Cayman Brac for the first time since March 2003.
New legal challenge to helipad in George Town; noise cited
A helicopter pilot offering scenic flights to tourists aims to be back in George Town this month, but legal challenges are not over.
A young woman’s exciting tale of dreams come true
Jamaican-bred, LA-based actress and playwrite Debra Ehrhardt brings her award-winning one-woman-show Jamaica Farewell to Cayman's Prospect Playhouse.
Pond excavation to keep Brac hotel open
The owners of Cayman Brac’s Alexander Hotel have been given permission to excavate part of a neighboring pond, clearing the way for the venue to remain open.
Chamber: City manager needed for George Town
A city manager should be appointed to help develop and oversee a plan to revitalize George Town, the Chamber of Commerce believes.
Cayman keeps one-year budget, for now
Cayman will keep its current budgeting system for at least one more year.
Downtown helicopter cleared to fly again
A business offering helicopter rides to tourists has been given the all-clear to return to George Town waterfront in the latest legal twist in a battle with downtown business owners
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Sound policy: Dealing with nocturnal noise
Loud noise from bars can be a real nuisance, but Cayman's liquor licensing system has much deeper flaws.
Capital projects: The proper role of politicians
Elected lawmakers should not be negotiating, agreeing to and supervising the execution of major projects.
Premier to attend Islamic finance meeting in London
Premier Alden McLaughlin is in London this week to attend a meeting of the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group.
Local swimmers diving into fine wine to benefit from Chilean connoisseur
Stingray Swim Club is planning a fundraising wine dinner at Grand Old House with winemaker Tamara Flores Perez.
Cayman infrastructure fund going on companies register
A private-sector operated infrastructure investment fund will come on line this month.
Minister: Two-week waiting list for obstetrics
Health Minister Osbourne Bodden has acknowledged that waiting times for obstetric services at the Cayman Islands Hospital is longer than ideal, with patients waiting about two weeks for appointments.
It’s a wrap for local filmmakers
Local film directors confirm shooting is a wrap for their short film set in the Cayman Islands: “The Devil You Know.”
Bank sees the light in solar energy
The Cayman Islands’ largest solar farm has been unveiled.
Fraudsters jailed
Two visitors who used numerous fraudulent credit cards were each sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment.
Ironwood and banana orchids
When discussing the development of the eastern half of Grand Cayman, there are lessons to be learned from banana orchids and our own history.
Personal finance expert Suze Orman to visit Cayman
America’s popular personal finance expert Suze Orman is set to take the stage on May 24 at The Westin Grand Cayman.
Retiring teacher bids farewell
Favourita Blanchard is returning to her homeland of Barbados after 21 years in the teaching profession in the Cayman Islands.
Ex-MLAs: Government needs credible 'medium-term' plan
John McLean and Truman Bodden say the party system has reduced government strategy to short-term campaign promises.
New appointments in tourism ministry
Two Caymanians are climbing the civil service career ladder after recent promotions.
Re: March 7 road editorial
tomlinson on road funding
Cayman asked to assist neighbors
As the Cayman Islands prepares for a summer youth basketball tournament, facilities have re-emerged as an issue.
Good buzz on island this year
The
island is now deep in the busy high season.
Bridge a possibility for Mastic Trail
There is little chance of altering the proposed route of the East-West Arterial road to avoid going through the Mastic Trail, Premier Alden McLaughlin acknowledged on Monday.
Palmer vows to build a world-class course
Golf legend Arnold Palmer says he plans to build a course in Grand Cayman that will be capable of hosting the biggest tournaments in the world.
Palmer backs major golf course development
Sports legend Arnold Palmer flew into Cayman last week to throw his weight behind a $360 million golf resort project in the eastern districts.
Recognition in the arts, culture
Guests attended Cayfest's annual National Arts and Awards ceremony, where the winners were announced.
Brac planners back three marina projects
Plans for three separate marinas have been recommended for approval by Cayman Brac’s Development Control Board.
UK territories director praises Health City
Cayman gets a visit from the U.K. Overseas Territories director next week.
'Mixed use' developments considered for GT
Commercial and residential combined developments may soon become a reality in the Cayman Islands capital.
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.
Welcome, Health City
Hundreds of dignitaries gathered to hail the birth of a “third pillar” of Cayman’s economy and a new model for global healthcare at the official opening of Health City Cayman Islands on Tuesday.
Online poll: Economy to improve, most people think
The majority of respondents in a CayCompass.com online poll are optimistic about the economy.
Business fee reductions planned
Cayman's small businesses may get a break in the next government budget, but civil servants won't.
Junked cars case goes to court
Piled up junked cars lined along dump road in George Town are a public nuisance, environmental health officials say.
Realtors see boom in custom home building
The tight inventory of existing homes in ocean- and canal-front locations is driving would-be home buyers to build custom homes instead, according to local realtors.
Chamber to celebrate agricultural sector
The next Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will pay tribute to the contributions of the local agricultural sector.
YMCA programs ready to launch
The YMCA of the Cayman Islands welcomes its first CEO to the Cayman Islands, Gregory Smith.
Worried about windmill hazards
Writer wants greater regulation of construction of windmills.
Dump review committee packed with civil servants
Government workers and political appointees pack the landfill project steering committee.
Sochi 'problems' are overplayed, says official
The Cayman delegation at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia has settled in comfortably.
Public supports women's shelter
Diapers, toys, clothes and food were among the many items donated by members of the public Saturday to a donation drive for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Spirit of Fort George revived
The Fort George reopening ceremony was held Feb 6. at the historic site in George Town from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
Four years for store robber
A masked robber who wielded a fake gun in a raid on a North Side grocery store has been jailed for four years.
Still no sign of final conservation law
More than six weeks after it was passed by legislators and nearly two weeks after it was signed by the governor, the public still cannot see a copy of the final version of the National Conservation Bill.
Government buys BT land for burials
Government starts work on new cemetery in Bodden Town.
Minister: Landfill will stay in GT
Government sets an outline for its George Town landfill remediation plans.
Public standards law requires full disclosure
Many more public servants will have to report their financial interests to government watchdogs later this year.
Fueling Cayman: A warm welcome to Sol and Rubis
Sol's entrance means that both of Cayman's major fuel suppliers have been replaced in about a two-year span.
Premier heads into hostile territory
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin is likely to face tough questions during his latest trip to the U.K.
Minister confirms sale of Esso to Sol
One of the Cayman Islands two major fuel suppliers’ remaining interests in the Caribbean have been sold to a Barbados-based company, Planning Minister Kurt Tibbetts confirmed Wednesday.
