Topic: Seven Mile Beach
UPDATED: Police identify 16-year-old who died on Seven Mile Beach
A 16-year-old boy has died after suffering an apparent asthma attack on Seven Mile Beach, Saturday.
Ritz-Carlton going up for sale
The owners of The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman want to sell, and the hotel is likely to go to market in April.
Residents: Seven Mile Beach being destroyed by vendors
Unlicensed businesses, carelessly discarded trash and dangerous watercraft operations are adding to a “lawless mentality” on Grand Cayman’s Public Beach that residents have warned is in danger of being “destroyed by a growing horde of unlicensed vendors,” according to complaints filed last week with the government’s Ministry of Tourism.
‘Spirit of Islands’ ups ante
By now, almost everyone is familiar with the sight of boats making their way across the North Sound or running parallel to Seven Mile Beach. Getting out on the water is big part of Caribbean life, and it is one of the reasons why those who live elsewhere are green with envy.
Kirkconnell: Hotel closure won’t impact room stock
When Grand Cayman Beach Suites on Seven Mile Beach closes in September, it likely will not have a long-term impact on tourism accommodations on island, according to Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell.
Dart buys former Hyatt resort
The Dart group has bought the old Hyatt resort, the nine-hole Britannia Golf Course and the Beach Suites hotel, which will close following the sale.
How are the new speed limits working out?
Speed limits on several Cayman roads changed Monday, March 7.
Dart plans children’s resort in new SMB tourism district
A children’s resort is being planned as part of a new tourism district surrounding Dart’s new hotels on Seven Mile Beach.
Dart hotel plan hinges on rock removal
Developer Dart Realty is seeking permission to remove “beach rocks” from shallow coastal waters off a Seven Mile Beach property where it is proposing to build a five-star hotel.
South Sound, Seven Mile Beach property ‘on fire,’ inland still lags
The consensus appears unanimous: Real estate brokers say things are great, and anyone checking out the market must agree that they are.
George Town’s hotel scene in 1968
The year was 1968. There was no radio, no roundabouts or Internet in the Cayman Islands. There were few hotels, guest houses or footprints along Seven Mile Beach.
Around the district: West Bay beaches
The West Bay shoreline offers many contrasts, with craggy ironshore giving way to sugary sand along the western coastline at the top of Seven Mile Beach, while rustic charm defines the district’s northeast beaches that culminate at Barkers.
Esterley Tibbetts Highway work progressing
There is relief in sight for the traffic problems along the Seven Mile Beach corridor.
Hi Tide track features on lounge mix
The Hi Tide duo of Sean Hennings and Shane Allenger has been creating memorable and popular songs since 1993. Although these well known and...
Discovering East End’s hidden treasures by bike
Plenty of visitors flock to Seven Mile Beach for its spectacular sunsets, and if Shane Edwards has his way, they’ll soon be just as eager to trek out to the East End around sunrise.
Segway tour is nice segue from everyday to extraordinary
Cayman Segway Tours will show you the beach from a whole new perspective.
Cancer Society urges community to Stride
The Stride Against Cancer on Jan. 31, the walk/run of varying distances in four locales in the Cayman Islands, is one of the biggest fundraising events for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society, and organizers are urging participants to come out and support the cause.
Illegal lander worked for $5–$10 per day
A man who identified himself as a Cuban national pleaded guilty in Summary Court on Tuesday afternoon to illegal landing and working without a permit.
Tourism arrivals increase in 2015
Last year was another record year for tourism in the Cayman Islands, though growth was marginal compared with the rest of the region.
Sales increase reflects island-wide growth for 2016
As we transition into the new year, I am excited at the prospects for Cayman’s real estate industry for the coming 12 months, because we will be building on an already strong product that just looks to strengthen even further in 2016.
Premier’s New Year’s message 2016
Fellow Caymanians, residents and guests; Happy New Year.
A month-by-month roundup of Cayman’s 2015 news stories
Top stories of 2015 in the Cayman Islands
Fireworks to usher in new year
Expect plenty of fireworks around New Year's Eve.
Routes announced for free Purple Ribbon buses
Routes for the free Purple Ribbon buses on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day have been announced by the National Drug Council, organizers of the initiative.
Top stories of 2015: Dart's grand plans change Cayman landscape
The current and future plans of the Dart group continued to alter Cayman’s landscape in significant ways in 2015.
Top stories of 2015: Cruise plan divided Cayman in 2015
Plans for a new cruise terminal in George Town harbor dominated the headlines and divided the Cayman Islands community throughout 2015.
Fireworks legal, but regulated
Planning to set off fireworks this holiday season? Check the laws first.
Marriott sold to UK investment group
One of Grand Cayman’s busiest hotels, the 295-room Marriott Beach Resort on Seven Mile Beach, has been sold to the London and Regional global property investment group.
The recently renovated resort was expected to sell for more than US$100 million when it went on the market in January.
Teen in stable condition after weekend shooting
Police are investigating a West Bay Road shooting after a teenager showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound early Saturday.
Health City's Blue Cilantro: Go for surgery, stay for food
Hospitals are the last place where you think of good food, but Health City Cayman Islands is forging a reputation for not only excellent health-care, but gourmet food as well.
Government gets its first electric vehicle
The Cayman Islands Postal Service will deliver packages to George Town offices in 2016 using government’s first electric vehicle, a Nissan van, which Cayman Automotive delivered Thursday.
Two plead guilty to aggravated burglary
Two men pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary arising from an incident at Cayman Reef Resort along Seven Mile Beach on Nov. 7.
Rolling out the Kimpton carpet for One Young World
The opening of Dart's Kimpton Seafire Resort in late 2016 foreshadows a much-needed renaissance in Cayman's lagging mid-level to upscale tourism room inventory.
New fire chief plans focus on response times, risk management
David Hails underwent what he described as a “baptism by fire” this week during an unannounced visit to the Cayman Islands, where he was introduced as the new chief fire officer.
Stay-over tourism numbers flat while region grows
More tourists are traveling to the Caribbean’s major vacation destinations this year, but stayover numbers for the first three quarters of 2015 show that Cayman’s numbers are flat following a record-breaking year in 2014.
Diver dies on WB dive
A diver on a boat dive died after surfacing in distress Sunday.
Christmas without the cooking
Overview of Christmas brunch and dinner options.
Hotels help to broaden real estate investment opportunities
The new Margaritaville Beach Resort on Seven Mile Beach is exciting news for both Cayman’s tourism industry and its real estate industry – two sectors of Cayman’s economy which I believe have always been inextricably linked.
Christmas schedule: merry seasonal events
The schedule of festive events is packed and varied, with something for everyone.
Dart, government confirm highway expansion deal
The Esterley Tibbetts highway will be expanded to four lanes along the full length of the route within the next 18 months after government and developer Dart Realty confirmed they had finalized the outstanding details of the National Roads Authority agreement.
The deal also involves the US$14.6 million purchase by the Dart group of the Dragon Bay lands on the North Sound.
Hotels, restaurants profit from Pirates Week, seek better coordination
Hotels and restaurants close to the George Town waterfront reported a successful Pirates Week, although some said better coordination was necessary between businesses and the official celebration committee.
Team Emig thrill Academy kids
The celebrated Team Emig karate troupe extended their fan base by giving a seminar to students of Cayman Karate Academy and a spectacular demonstration at Camana Bay on Saturday.
US issues worldwide travel alert
In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Paris, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert Monday, urging its citizens to be aware of heightened risks, particularly when traveling during the holiday season.
Police report two violent attacks over weekend
Two unrelated violent attacks occurred over the weekend, one in George Town and another in the vicinity of Seven Mile Beach, police reported.
What Women Want returns Wednesday
The popular annual expo, What Women Want, returns on Nov. 25.
Brunneman is Pirates 5K champ
The swimming community had a full schedule over the weekend, with a 5K swim and two clinics for younger swimmers.
Take the hassle out of a celebratory feast
Chef Sven Wurnman, of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, shares his top tips for preparing the perfect holiday feast at home.
Kimpton ramping up for 2016 opening
Kimpton Hotels has begun the recruitment process for the newly named Seafire Resort and Spa on Seven Mile Beach, ultimately seeking to hire 300 staff ahead of its opening in November 2016.
Police: Woman's death 'not suspicious'
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service confirmed Thursday that officers do not consider the death of a woman found along Seven Mile Beach last weekend suspicious.
Kimpton names new hotel 'Seafire'
The Kimpton group plans to name its 10-story Grand Cayman hotel the Seafire Resort and Spa, Seven Mile Beach.
The name was inspired by the fiery sunsets over Seven Mile Beach, according to Kimpton CEO Mike DeFrino. Officials from the San Francisco-based hotel chain were in Grand Cayman on Wednesday to launch the brand of the new hotel, owned and built by the Dart group.
Post-mortem for woman found on Seven Mile Beach
A post-mortem examination was performed Wednesday on a woman found dead outside a Seven Mile Beach bar and restaurant over the weekend.
Treasure Island to become Margaritaville Resort
The run-down Treasure Island hotel will be transformed into a Margaritaville resort following the purchase of the property by Miami-based Howard Hospitality Group.
The sale went through on Friday after months of negotiations, real estate agent Kim Lund confirmed.
Re/Max will start selling 110 condominium suites at the new hotel later this month.
Woman found off SMB identified
A woman found dead in Grand Cayman’s main tourism district early Sunday was identified by family members as a local financial services industry worker and mother of three children.
Slower summer affects tourism growth
After several years of steady improvement, the growth of Cayman’s tourism industry began to slow this year.
Female found dead off Seven Mile Beach
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service officers are investigating the death
of a female whose body was found overnight in an area along Grand
Cayman's Seven Mile Beach.
Cayman gas prices drop another 20 cents
Cayman’s average price per gallon for regular, unleaded self-serve fuel fell by another 20 cents at the end of October, reports from the local petroleum inspectorate show.
West Bay fishermen oppose marine zone expansion
In a second meeting to present the new marine parks plan in West Bay, about 100 people showed up Monday night to voice their opposition to the plan to Department of Environment officials.
Stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling, stalling …
In large measure, this PPM government was elected on the singular campaign promise that it had the solution to the George Town Landfill — and it didn’t.
Tyson Beckford to host Allure Cayman Fashion Weekend
Fashionable event set to showcase local and international designers, Thursday, Nov. 5.
Cayman's breast cancer survivors form support group
Breast cancer survivors held the first meeting of a new support group at the governor's residence Wednesday evening.
Unwanted in paradise: No Hollywood ending for TV couple’s dream move
A British couple who gambled on a move to the Cayman Islands after appearing on the BBC television show “Wanted in Paradise,” say their dream turned into a nightmare after they were confronted with the reality of Cayman’s immigration system.
Short-term thinking: Short runways, no jetways
When it comes to Owen Roberts International Airport, we are uncomfortable with an "economy-class renovation" in our "first-class destination."
Big Dig fun guarantees prizes galore
Beach volleyball returns to Public Beach this weekend.
Tasty brunch event
A new concept in exercising and socializing is introduced this weekend.
US investors buy Sunshine Suites
A private, U.S.-based investment group has bought the 132-room Sunshine Suites resort and is in the process of finalizing a deal to buy the 343-room Westin Grand Cayman resort on Seven Mile Beach.
Petrol petitioners set to march on government
Protesters who say they are “fed up” with high gas and diesel prices at the pump plan to hold a peaceful march through downtown George Town on Wednesday morning.
Who Throws a Shoe give Friendly Boys the boot
The Corona Sunday Beach Volleyball League’s Week 4 games on Public Beach showed an improvement in overall standards.
Lockhart: More than 4,000 need mental health help
Last month, the newly formed Cayman Islands Mental Health Commission raised some eyebrows when it reported that about 4,000 people here had sought access to mental health services in 2013.
