Topic: Seven Mile Beach
Locals can dash through sand to burn Christmas calories
Cayman’s running scene is ready for a festive jaunt.
Tourist drowns while snorkeling
An American tourist drowned Friday afternoon while snorkeling off Seven Mile Beach.
Dart's Kimpton: A bright spot rises on Seven Mile Beach
The Dart Group's new Kimpton hotel on Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach is halfway finished, at least, vertically speaking.
Kimpton hotel taking shape in Grand Cayman
The new Kimpton hotel on Seven Mile Beach is beginning to take shape. Construction workers completed the fifth story of the 10-story hotel this weekend.
'Dream' wants out of nightmare
One of Cayman's most popular night spots is working on improved security and tighter restrictions.
Girls just wanna have watery fun
Cayman will soon hold its first all female watersports event.
Ride Like A Girl will give participants a taste of watersports which may have seemed inaccessible to some.
Latest tough-on-crime motion proposed
A lawmaker wants judges to double up sentences for crimes committed on residential, tourism or financial services company properties.
Why WaterColours leads property market upswing
Statistics show that the Cayman Islands property market is being driven to a considerable extent by the movement of luxury condominiums.
CrossFit Mo'Down lifted spirits
CrossFit 7 Mile had another successful “Throwdown” at its gym beside Treasure Island on Saturday, weights and kettle bells swinging all day.
Scammer solicits nonprofit donations
Members of Friends of Film warn that someone is going door to door asking for donations, but they're not for the nonprofit.
Minister Archer: ‘Respectable’ growth forecast for Cayman Islands economy
Cayman plans on steady, if unspectacular, economic growth over the next few years.
Resort under receivership
The company that owns the Treasure Island resort on Seven Mile Beach has gone into receivership amid mounting financial difficulties.
Road appeal dismissed
It could be the end of the road for a group of women protesting the closure of part of West Bay Road in a land-swap deal between Dart and government after their latest legal challenge failed.
Movember celebrates a decade of moustaches and fundraising
Each November involves the curious sight of many men in Cayman sporting large moustaches of all shapes and sizes.
Old Hyatt renovations approved
Members of the Central Planning Board approved renovations to the old Hyatt hotel and a bridge to connect the hotel with the beach.
Fiber networks expand across Cayman
Competition among cable and Internet providers is pushing into a new phase with the roll out of fiber networks.
Tourists robbed at Paradise
Police are investigating a robbery at a George Town restaurant and a mugging on West Bay Road.
Hard Rock Cafe to reopen in Cayman
Hard Rock is reopening at its original location in George Town on Dec. 12, under new management, the restaurant went belly up last year due to legal disputes between the U.S. parent company and the previous owners.
Lawyer: Government had to close West Bay Road under Dart agreement
Government would have been on the hook for millions of dollars in compensation if they had broken an agreement to close part of West Bay Road any time after it was signed in December, 2011, a court heard Wednesday.
West Bay Road closure protesters back in court
A group of women contesting the closure of part of West Bay Road have urged the Court of Appeal to overturn a judge’s decision that their legal challenge was made too late to be considered on its merits.
Big moves in sales, but not at the higher end of the market
The number of properties sold year to date increased by an incredible 41 percent.
Police seek link in George Town burglaries
A series of burglaries targeted at George Town businesses since Thursday has prompted police to investigate possible links.
Say ‘oui’ to The Bistro
Newly opened restaurant The Bistro is bringing a taste of France to Seven Mile Beach.
Alternative cruise plan floated for George Town harbor
Plans for a floating cruise dock are presented to business leaders as a credible alternative to dredging George Town harbor.
Get your ‘Mo’ on for charity
During “MOvember,” men are encouraged to put away their razors and grow out their best moustache to support the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
Bartender makes a splash for foster kids
A Cayman Islands bar manager completed an epic 350-mile paddleboard journey to raise money for foster children.
Marketing conference scheduled for November
Marketing practices and innovations will be among the topics discussed at a conference sponsored by the Cayman Islands Marketing Professionals Association on Nov. 12.
Police: Robberies lower in 2014
Police see a disturbing trend in some recent restaurant robberies.
Future of Cayman tourism: Sky-high
Step aside, Grand Cayman parrot. We'd like to submit our nomination for a new national bird: the construction crane.
White Party weathers storm, raises thousands for athletes
The Cayman Islands Olympic Fundraising Committee’s “White Party, Hamptons Style” raises thousands for Cayman athletes at a glittering event.
Cayman crime reports posted on TripAdvisor
Cayman's recent crimes are getting noticed on TripAdvisor.
Dart plans second hotel on Seven Mile Beach
The Dart group has confirmed that it in the “early planning stages” for another hotel on Seven Mile Beach.
Survivor gives back with vintage sale fundraiser
Wizard wands, neon signs, and rum barrels are some of the items being sold next week to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Arrest linked to Coconut Joe’s
One man is arrested in connection with last week's robbery at Coconut Joe's bar and restaurant.
An ice idea for Seven Mile Beach?
Sun, sea and sand have traditionally been the ingredients that have attracted tourists to Grand Cayman. Now an entrepreneur wants to add an unlikely fourth element to the mix – ice.
Getting serious about Cayman’s serious crime
Immediately, the criminal justice system must demonstrate zero tolerance for the violent crimes (and criminals) that are currently creating shocking headlines in the Cayman Islands.
Armed robberies plague popular tourist venues
Concerns rise among tourists, residents and the business community as armed holdups and burglaries increase.
Young man dies in motorcycle crash
Another young man dies in a motorcycle crash on Grand Cayman's roads.
Customers robbed at WB Road restaurant
Visitors and local residents are robbed in another holdup in one of Cayman's busiest tourism areas.
‘CaymanKind’: From slogan to practice
It's important that we in the Cayman Islands prepare ourselves and our country for the beginning of tourism season.
Business in brief
A roundup of recent business news.
Scuba community to honor 2014 Hall of Fame inductees
Pioneers of the international scuba diving community will be honored at the 2014 Induction Ceremony of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.
Youth invited to design Christmas stamp
Cayman's Postal Service observes World Post Day with a stamp design competition for students, the launch of a letter to Santa campaign and celebration of the Commonwealth Games athletes.
Provenance Properties launches as Christie’s International affiliate
New realtor Provenance Properties of Cayman has launched as an affiliate of luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate.
White Party will raise Olympic funds
The Cayman Islands Olympic Fundraising Committee is hosting another exciting event to raise money for Cayman athletes, “The White Party, Hamptons Style”.
New canal subdivision for SMB corridor
Road works began on a new canal subdivision along the Seven Mile Beach corridor, but how the development gains final access to the Esterley Tibbetts Highway has not been determined yet.
New plan to revive iconic hotel
Plans have been submitted to restore the concrete shell of the old Hyatt hotel to create a new resort. A pedestrian overpass across the Esterley Tibbetts Highway is also planned.
The early bird catches the worm
Thinking ahead and then acting on those plans before the year is out could well provide you with incredible savings.
Noise complaints voiced at licensing board meeting
During its annual general meeting, the Liquor Licensing Board hears concerns about noise from several local venues.
Late opening at post offices
The Cayman Islands Postal Service advises that three of its main post offices will open late on Friday.
Ribbins ride raised $5k
A mass cycle ride in celebration of a late athlete raised almost $5,000 for Cayman HospiceCare.
BeachFit provides innovative workouts on sandy idyll
A unique new boot camp, on the world’s best beach, has just started and it hopes to attract plenty of clients who want to get super-fit or at least fitter, in the perfect setting.
‘King tides’ wash over parts of Cayman
Unusually high tides cut across Cayman’s coasts in September 2014, knocking over Casuarina trees along Frank Sound and eroding local beaches.
30th annual sea swim makes a splash this weekend
The sea swim calendar begins again this weekend with the Foster’s Food Fair IGA 800 meters event.
It’s a special one too, as Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association hosts the 30th annual Foster’s sea swim on Saturday.
Tourism sector apprentices graduate
Six students graduated from the Tourism Apprenticeship Training Program at an official ceremony last month.
Damage to coral reef raises questions
Responsibility for damage to nearly 12,000 square feet of live coral by a cruise ship anchor and chain two weeks ago remains unclear.
A ‘wild’ night at Craft
Craft restaurant and bar is offering a menu of game meats every Tuesday night, giving adventurous diners the chance to chow down on something a bit different
Cayman-made short film to make devilish debut
A short film made with an entirely local cast and crew, "The Devil You Know," premieres at Camana Bay on Sept. 13.
Civil lawsuit over hotel sexual assault claim
The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain is facing a lawsuit in the US from the parents of a girl who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a bellman at the Seven Mile Beach resort last year.
Residents shaken by earthquakes
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded 22 miles south of George Town early Wednesday morning.
Viewing our safety and security as national treasures
A more aggressive approach to law enforcement is needed to address the increase in crime on Grand Cayman, which threatens safety and security, a vital component in the country's tourism product.
Looking to Cayman’s future
The upswing in tourism brings with it a surge of interest in the real estate industry.
Boat stuck on ironshore
Marine officers were called to the Wharf Restaurant on Seven Mile Beach Thursday to monitor a 70-foot vessel that was stuck on the ironshore.
Boutique hotels the focus for eastern expansion
Smaller boutique hotels could be the new focus for tourism development in Cayman beyond the busy Seven Mile Beach corridor.
Last call at Surfside on SMB
The Surfside Beach Bar and Restaurant will close Wednesday night to make way for the Kimpton hotel.
Augustine builds up hoopsters through Floridian camps
The Cayman Islands Hoopsters continue to showcase local talent overseas.
Grand Court: Cayman Water has to negotiate license with Water Authority
Cayman Water has to continue its license negotiations with the Water Authority rather than directly with government, following a ruling on the licensing process.
Robert Johnson: Putting Cayman on a more beautiful path
Where government has failed to act, the private sector has stepped in, with a good plan and funds to back it up.
Boardwalk to link GT businesses
Work has begun on an oceanside boardwalk in George Town that architects say will provide pedestrian access to bars and businesses along the waterfront.
West Bay Road appeal continues after hearing on legal costs
A legal battle challenging the closure of part of West Bay Road to make way for a hotel will continue, following a decision in the Court of Appeal on Monday.
Beachgoers reminded to watch out for hatchlings
The Department of Environment reminds beachgoers to watch out for turtle nests.
RCIPS calling: Answer on the first ring
We are quite pleased to learn that the police have adopted a new policy where officers will keep victims of crime updated as to the status of investigations.
