Topic: Seven Mile Beach
We're No. 1! Seven Mile Beach best in world
It's as "official" as it gets: The Cayman Islands' Seven Mile Beach is the best stretch of sand, sea and sky on Earth.
U.S. News & World Report Seven Mile Beach 'No. 1' in the world
Seven Mile Beach has been voted the world's number one beach in a US News and World Report ranking.
Beach thefts hurt tourism, magistrate says
A man who stole from beachgoers on Seven Mile Beach has been jailed for four years.
More than 100 swimmers take part in 28th LIME Sea Swim
The 28th annual LIME 800-meter sea swim attracted 106 participants, as well as a host of spectators along its new course.
Liquor stores add security after robberies
A series of late-night liquor store robberies on Grand Cayman are frightening workers and patrons and costing businesses money for security upgrades.
New Treasure Island owners promise massive investment in hotel
A Canada-based property development firm aims to invest US$70 million to renovate the Treasure Island resort after agreeing to a deal to buy a controlling stake in the beleaguered Seven Mile Beach venue.
Mid-market scarcity on the beach
Last month we looked at the dwindling numbers of high end opportunities along the Seven Mile Beach corridor. This month we focus on another section of the market in the same location, the mid-market sector that includes properties from $600,000 to $2,000,000.
Report proposes new BT fire station
U.K.-based fire service experts advocate for a new fire station in Bodden Town district.
Batabano brings out thousands
Batabano pulsed down Seven Mile Beach Saturday afternoon with thousands of revelers.
Feel the island rhythm of Batabano
Are you ready for the electrifying energy of Cayman Carnival Batabano this weekend?
Burglary in tourist area nets 40 months
A burglary at a condo along Seven Mile Beach has the potential to damage the island’s reputation as a safe tourist destination, a magistrate pointed out as he handed down a sentence of 40 months for the offense.
Third liquor store robbed in week
Another Grand Cayman liquor store is hit in a pre-closing time robbery.
West Bay Road to close for Batabano parade
On Saturday, West Bay Road will be closed to the motoring public between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. while the annual Batabano carnival parade is under way, police advise.
Who will choose to run in the 'Dump District'?
If Cayman's solid waste management operations remain in George Town, who's going to run in the "dump district?"
A quixotic approach to censorship
Having the Cayman Islands government regulate films in the modern world is a pointless as Don Quixote battling windmills.
Tourism arrivals break new records
Cayman needs more hotel beds to accommodate the growing number of tourists flocking to these shores, according to tourism chiefs.
Cubans give fans golden cheer
The NORCECA Beach Volleyball season has for the last seven years started in Grand Cayman – mainly because it is by consensus the best organized and most picturesque venue on the circuit – and on Sunday it wrapped up with a surprising men’s winner.
Gas prices on the rise in Cayman
After a six-month respite, local fuel prices are going up once again.
Back-to-back nighttime liquor store robberies
Two liquor store robberies occur within 48 hours of each other in George Town.
Hydes re-elected tourism boss
Ken Hydes vowed to work to continue the upward momentum of the tourism industry after being re-elected as president of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association on Wednesday.
Machete-wielding robber holds up liquor store
A West Bay Road liquor store is held up just before closing time.
Proposed utilities commission will order gas price checks
Cayman's regulatory scheme for gasoline and petroleum is about to look a lot different, the planning minister says.
Minister: Speed limit changes to take effect in May
Drivers through Cayman's main tourism district will soon find slow going.
Witnesses sought in fatal Jet Ski crash
Investigators are appealing for anyone who witnessed a Jet Ski collision off Seven Mile Beach which led to the death of a tourist to come forward.
Police name tourist in fatal Jet Ski crash
Police on Thursday named the man killed in Wednesday’s Jet Ski accident off the Westin on Seven Mile Beach as Robert Cole from Virgilina, Virginia.
Man killed in Jet Ski collision
A man is dead and a woman injured after two Jet Skis collided in the waters off the Westin resort on Seven Mile Beach early Wednesday afternoon.
NORCECA starts in Cayman again
The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation can again boast that it is hosting the NORCECA Continental Tour season opener.
Minimum wage will impact hospitality industry
The committee “agonized over any element of gratuities being included.”
West Bay Road: Where inaction endangers lives
How many more people must be injured, or killed, before Cayman Islands leaders do something about our most crowded tourism corridor called West Bay Road?
Cayman meets investors' needs on Seven Mile Beach
Cayman is now able to offer what prospective high net worth investors have been looking for.
2015 already one of deadliest years in local waters
The first three months of 2015 have not been particularly safe ones in local waters.
Gas prices sink below $4 a gallon at three Cayman service stations
Cayman's average gas prices keep falling, but for how long?
New coral damage investigated
Environment officials are once again investigating damage to pristine coral reef caused by a boat anchor in Cayman’s waters.
Elderly diver dies in accident
A 70-year-old American diver died Thursday afternoon after the visitor was diving off North West Point in West Bay.
Businesses warned over obstructive signs
Anyone who blocks a footpath with a sign or sandwich board could be hit with a $5,000 fine, the National Roads Authority has warned.
Caribbean economy grew 4.6 percent in 2014
Forecasts for the region suggest 4 percent growth for the next two years, with tourism leading the way.
Visitors will kick it on mix of surfaces
With a stern test in Guadeloupe serving as preparation, the Cayman Islands women’s national team switches its focus to matches against the University of New Haven Chargers next.
Daylight saving time in US; Cayman still pondering it
How daylight saving time would impact Cayman if introduced here.
Spikers want more teams to join beach fun
The Sunday Beach Volleyball League has commenced after much anticipation and the third week of matches will be played this weekend at Public Beach.
Landfill catches fire again
A 'sizeable surface fire' broke out at the George Town Landfill on Sunday.
Under and over all in one
Deep Blue Images offers photography with a twist.
Kerri Kanuga: ' . . . miles to go before she sleeps'
Move over Marathon Man, here comes Cayman's "Iron Woman."
Online poll Most approve of Camana Bay expansion plans
More than 55 percent of those who know about Dart Realty’s plans for the expansion of Camana Bay, including a new five-star hotel, love the idea, according to the results of a caymancompass.com online poll.
Tourist water death is fourth of year
A Little Cayman visitor collapsed after a dive trip Sunday.
Treasure Island for sale for $15.4M
The 280-room Treasure Island resort has gone on the market in a forced sale for US$15.45 million.
Weather keeps cruise tourists off island
Strong winds and choppy seas kept scheduled cruise ships from stopping in Grand Cayman Thursday and kept tourists off the local beaches.
Hawks swoop in to renew vows
An American couple who honeymooned in Grand Cayman in the 1970’s returned this week to renew their wedding vows after 40 years.
High-end property sales surge
Tourists buying high-end properties are driving a huge improvement in real estate sales, according to industry experts.
Online poll: Most Cayman households have two or more cars
Two-thirds of Cayman Islands households own two or more vehicles, excluding motorbikes, according to the results of a caymancompass.com online poll.
Cayman gas prices fall while US prices increase
Gas prices in Cayman continue to fall, but for how long?
Ironwood: Economic driver for Grand Cayman's 'other half'
The possible impact of the Ironwood development, over the long term, is far greater than the creation of temporary jobs or the one-time injection of funds into the Cayman Islands economy.
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.
State of the Nation: Dart, government reach agreement
The government has reached a resolution to the lingering negotiations over an agreement between Cayman’s National Road Authority and Dart Realty, with each side getting something it wanted.
Marriott expected to sell for $100M plus
One of Grand Cayman’s biggest hotels, the 295-room Marriott Beach Resort on Seven Mile Beach, was expected to sell for upwards of US$100 million after going on the market earlier this year.
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.
Concrete animals come to life in North Side
One of Cayman's lesser known tourist spots, 'Davinoff's Concrete Sculpture Park' is a delightful sightseeing attraction in North Side.
'Aldenomics': Cayman's economy too hot to handle?
During a recent TV interview, Premier Alden McLaughlin issued what is, perhaps, an extraordinary warning in regard to the economics of the Cayman Islands.
Four water deaths in January
An elderly tourist becomes Cayman's fourth victim in water-related accidents this month.
Rum Run was choppy but fun
Paddle boarding’s 2015 Appleton Rum Run was hosted locally over the weekend and participants had a wonderful two days of competition.
Stride Against Cancer stages 10th run on all three islands
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society celebrates the 10th anniversary of its
premier fundraising event, Stride Against Cancer on Sunday.
Average gas price in Cayman falls to $4.38 a gallon
More good news on gas prices for Cayman drivers, but is the party about to come to an end?
Grand Cayman gas prices in free fall
Regular unleaded gasoline prices plummeted – in some cases by more than 40 cents per gallon – starting Friday as Grand Cayman’s fuel costs continued a downward trend that began in late October.
Olympians dive in to help out
Two Olympic swimming gold medalists are in Cayman this week to support a series of events that will raise money for the swimming program.
God's plan versus the planning board
“We are a Christian nation.” — That’s Gospel in the Cayman Islands. … But is it true?
New trucks to improve garbage collection
Ten new garbage pick-up trucks will be in service by end of January, helping to improve trash collections which have been plagued with delays.
Cruise tourist dies on Seven Mile Beach
An 88-year-old cruise ship tourist died on the water’s edge at Seven Mile Beach on Monday morning.
Top chefs headline Cayman Cookout
The gourmet culinary festival Cayman Cookout makes its retun to Cayman this month
2014 Year in Review
A month-by-month review of the Cayman Islands' top new stories in 2014.
Top story of 2014: George Town dump: several fires, slow progress
A review of developments with the George Town landfill in 2014.
Top story 2014: Robberies, still a problem, decline
Armed robberies are down in 2014, but police say robbers have been targetting popular tourist spots.
Kimpton buyout 'positive news' for Cayman Islands resort, Dart says
The buy-out of the Kimpton boutique hotel brand by the multi-national Intercontinental Hotel Group is “positive news” for the Cayman Islands, according to developer Dart Realty.
