Topic: Seven Mile Beach
New paradigm for inventory
A few years ago the total number of inventory (properties and land) for sale at around 2,200. Today, as of the end of September, that figure has decreased dramatically to 1,572.
Seaweed invasion continues
The sargassum seaweed invasion of Seven Mile Beach is likely to be over by Wednesday.
Details revealed for new, expanded HospiceCare home
Details of the new Seven Mile Beach home for Cayman HospiceCare have emerged, pegging the worth of the project at $3 million, and at least doubling the size of the present facility.
Doggy Beach Day promises to be a romp
Celebrate World Animal Day 2015 in style with the Cayman Islands Humane Society.
Seaweed blankets Seven Mile Beach
The typically pristine shoreline along Seven Mile Beach has been covered in a massive amount of unsightly sargassum seaweed since Wednesday morning.
Clean-up operations were stalled Thursday as more seaweed was expected to wash ashore later in the day.
Government gives green light to George Town cruise dock
Plans for a new cruise port in George Town harbor will move forward, Premier Alden Mclaughlin announced Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. McLaughlin said government had considered the environmental and economic implications and agreed to allow the project to proceed to the next stage.
Candelight service set for burn victim
A candlelight vigil will be held on Seven Mile Beach on Saturday to celebrate the life of 21-year-old Jessie Perry, who died from severe burns in a Sept. 14 car accident.
Who Throws a Shoe too polished to be booted off
The Corona Sunday Beach Volleyball League’s third week of action at Public Beach saw I’d Hit Da and Notorious Dig move down to Division B, Friendly Boys move up to Division A, Sets on the Beach move down to C and Riptide promoted to B.
Dan Marino NFL legend to offer leadership advice
Legendary quarterback Dan Marino will be in Cayman next month to share his secrets of success, on and off the field, with business leaders.
St. James Point: Bodden Town's time to shine
Move over, Seven Mile Beach. After decades of waiting in the wings, it’s time for the ivory sands of Bodden Town to step out into the limelight.
Cambridge Footlights come to Cayman
For the first time, the Cambridge Footlights International Tour is including the Cayman Islands on its schedule, and if the reviews are anything to go by, you won't want to miss it.
Beach Bay hotel development agreement signed
Plans for a $200 million, 10-story hotel in Bodden Town moved a step closer to reality after the Cayman Islands government approved a $25 million concessions package for the project.
A development agreement was signed Thursday morning, paving the way for the five-star hotel and condo development at St. James Point, Beach Bay, to move forward.
Breaks ignored to keep the flow
The Corona Sunday Beach Volleyball League commenced on Seven Mile Beach on Sunday and will last six weeks.
Strand shopping center for sale for $15M
The Strand shopping center on West Bay Road, home to numerous stores, restaurants and medical and dental offices, has gone on the market for just over US$15 million.
Weber finishes like a torpedo
The Foster’s Food Fair 800-meter sea swim saw 133 entrants at Seven Mile Beach on Saturday in the first of the new season’s open water swims.
The big, risky Baha Mar bet
Due to delays and bankruptcy proceedings, the envisioned “Bahamian Riviera” is foundering, and threatens to drag the Bahamas’ economy down with it.
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.
South Sound builds on development boom
South Sound is undergoing a new development boom with at least five projects in various stages of completion.
Positive signs for Caribbean economy
A recently published Caribbean Market Update has offered good news for the Caribbean economy.
5K walk/run fundraiser to benefit halfway house
Recreational runners, athletes in training and supporters of a good cause are invited to take part in the Hope Foundation’s Walk/Run for Recovery on Sept. 27.
Kimpton hotel aims for November 2016 opening
Building work on the Kimpton hotel on Seven Mile Beach is on schedule, project managers say, and the hotel is poised to open on Nov. 1, 2016.
Bail granted on wounding charge
After hearing details of a situation that led to a charge of wounding with intent, Magistrate Valdis Foldats granted bail on Tuesday to Jameil Livingston Rankine.
Mr. Eden’s regrettable remarks on the floor of the House
Anthony Eden's diatribe during his motion to confirm that the definition of marriage in the Cayman Islands is a union between a man and woman did the country no favors.
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.
Auditor General Swarbrick resigns, to remain in job until October
Alastair Swarbrick, the Cayman Islands auditor general for the last five years, announced his resignation Wednesday morning just as he was on the receiving end of some sharp public criticism from Cayman’s political opposition leader.
Consultants: Alternate cruise port sites worse than GT
Consultants say there would be 20 times more environmental damage as a result of the dredging required if cruise piers were built in South Sound or West Bay instead of George Town harbor.
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.
West Bay Road speed limit to drop in September
A plan to change speeds along Cayman's main tourism thoroughfare has hit a bumpy road.
National Roads Authority managers said Monday that none of the speed limit changes proposed after public consultation last year have taken effect, including one that would lower the limits along West Bay Road between Bay Town Plaza and the old RBS Coutts building near Public Beach to 30 miles per hour.
National Roads Authority managers said Monday that none of the speed limit changes proposed after public consultation last year have taken effect, including one that would lower the limits along West Bay Road between Bay Town Plaza and the old RBS Coutts building near Public Beach to 30 miles per hour.
Majority of public submissions oppose cruise pier construction
An overwhelming majority of those who responded during a public consultation on the proposed cruise berthing project oppose the $150 million plan for new piers in George Town harbor.
Of the 473 public comments received by the Department of Environment, 347 objected to the project, 111 expressed support, and 15 were either neutral or undecided.
Police: Liquor law 'inadequate' to deal with problem bars
Police say they are "restricted" in carrying out investigations at problem bars and nightclubs.
Missing part of cruise pier report published
Facing pressure from pro cruise port campaigners, government has released a draft of a management plan aimed at reducing environmental damage during the construction phase of the controversial project.
Seaweed a bane for swimmers, fishermen
Huge mats of seaweed washing up on some of Cayman’s beaches and floating near shore are presenting major challenges for beachgoers, boaters and fishermen.
Cayman is not the only island in the Caribbean being impacted by this tangled mess of seaweed. It is an issue on coasts throughout the entire region, according to the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute.
Analysis of residential home sales, US$3 million and under
Realtor estimate that there have been approximately 60 to 70 new properties built over the past year, or are committed to being built in the next year that are single dwelling, family residences in the US$1.5 million to just under US$3 million price range.
Barefoot Man remembers country star Anderson
Country star Lynn Anderson, who died on July 30, had a Cayman connection.
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.
Cayman's alternative water sports options
Weekender rounds up some of the best ways to get out on the water this summer.
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
Cruise piers would trigger further spending
Building new cruise piers in George Town would mean significant further infrastructure investment would be required.
Dart buys Barefoot Beach property
A $10 million piece of beachfront property in East End – once slated for a Mandarin Oriental Hotel – has been acquired by Dart Realty, the developer has confirmed.
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?
Writer: Improve SMB by removing jet skis and dogs, adding police
Frequent visitor suggests how to make Seven Mile Beach even better.
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.
Auditor General report: Government acted unlawfully on two major deals
The Cayman Islands government went outside the law in signing two major real estate development deals, auditors say.
Stray dogs targeted after attack on governor Kilpatrick
Out-of-control dogs are being targeted following an attack on Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick and continued attacks on endangered blue iguanas at the Botanic Park.
Objects in water prompt Marine Police searches
Cayman Islands Marine Police conducted two search operations last Wednesday in the waters off Seven Mile Beach, after receiving reports that something resembling human bones was seen in the water.
Harrison, 14, nets more props
A Caymanian teenager is quickly establishing herself as one of volleyball’s best prospects in the U.S. which augurs well for Cayman because she wants to play at senior level for her homeland.
Island-wide power outage hits Grand Cayman
A widespread power outage was experienced in Grand Cayman Friday.
Longtime island visitor recalls treasured memories
American Keith Rayner has been a regular visitor to Grand Cayman over four decades. While the beauty of the island was what first attracted him, memories of his wife and the time they shared on the island keep him coming back.
Divers find handcuffs attached to cement block
Divers make a bizzare find on Seven Mile Beach.
Fiscal prudence: The road not traveled
The stretch of asphalt connecting the Owen Roberts International Airport to Seven Mile Beach ought to be a grand entryway into Grand Cayman. Instead, we have the Esterley Tibbetts Highway. It's ugly. It's dangerous. And it smells.
Rattlesnakes squirm, then bite
The Texas Rattlesnakes rugby team slithered into town to play the Cayman national side last week.
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.
The tradition of Miss Cayman Islands
Weekender chats to past and present Miss Cayman Islands pageant winners.
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman makes 'World's Best' list
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, has been named one of the best hotels in the Caribbean by Travel and Leisure magazine on its 2015 “World’s Best” list.
Seamen's place in Cayman history
Writer says it was the Caymanian seamen, then the tourists and then the banks that are responsible for the "Cayman miracle."
Taking a balanced view on cruise berthing
Pro-cruise tourism group speaks out on proposed berthing plans for George Town.
The 'Why': high-end home vs. high-end condominium
While condominiums in the Seven Mile Beach corridor are considerably
higher in price per square footage in comparison to single family homes
in highly sought-after places...
Electoral boundaries map has 19 seats
Single-member voting districts in the Cayman Islands get a new look with 19 Legislative Assembly seats now on the map.
Ideas for summer teen activities
Keep teens busy this summer with Weekender's round-up of some of the best activities for all to enjoy.
Living in paradise surrounded by fashion
Nicola de Lima, owner of Cayman Fashion Group, talks fashion in Cayman.
Board meeting set for paddlers
Not all board meetings are boring for kids.
Reef Resort happy to host Olympian
The Flowers Mile Sea Swim had many sponsors and one of them was the East End based hotel Wyndham Reef Resort which hosted Olympic gold medalist Scott Goldblatt.
Swimmers bloom at Flowers event
Seven Mile Beach was transformed into a sea of color on Saturday as hundreds of competitors turned out for the popular Flowers Sea Swim.
Man imprisoned 10 years for raping tourist
Lincoln Joseph Silburn was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after a jury found him guilty of rape.
Reefs could be relocated to make way for cruise pier
A large area of coral reef that would be destroyed to make way for new cruise piers in George Town should be “relocated," an Environmental Impact Assessment recommends.
Caribbean-inspired art exhibit at Full of Beans
Solo show at Full of Beans by Laurel Schmid
Bar manager to repeat epic paddleboard trip
A Cayman Islands bar manager is planning to paddle 400 miles across Canada – the third time he has done the trip to raise money for foster children in Cayman.
Time is right for movement of high-end family homes
The environment is conducive for greater movement in high-end single residential properties.
Busy month to hone and tone
June is one of the busiest months for sports events in the Cayman Islands, before things start to wind down for the summer.
Premier: We fixed UDP 'mess'
Cayman's premier spends most of his budget response speech blasting the territory's opposition leader.
Kanuga's in the 100 club again
Ultra-distance athlete Kerri Kanuga’s next sporting challenge is a relative sprint considering the toil of her two recent events.
Tourism development boom highlighted
Citing seven new multi-million dollar hotel and tourism projects in the works, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell told legislators “investor confidence” is returning to the Cayman Islands.
