Topic: Seven Mile Beach
Wet weather strikes power supply
Storms cause mutliple power outages across the weekend and Monday morning.
Five injured in nightclub mayhem
Five people, including a security guard, were injured in the early hours of Saturday as fighting broke out at a nightclub on the Seven Mile Beach strip.
Wakeboard camp
Wakeboarding hopes to gain popularity amongst young people in the Cayman Islands.
Residential homes, SMB condos drive market increases
The overall market increase in Cayman has been driven significantly by two sectors: Seven Mile Beach condominiums and residential homes.
DoE responds to turtle SOS
Nesting turtles have taken wrong turns and found themselves trapped in undergrowth, in a cemetery, and even in private swimming pools.
Empty hotel beds, despite tourism boom
Less tourists are staying at Cayman’s major hotels despite booming arrival figures, according to new data.
Petty offenses drive up crime rate
Burglary reports haven't increased so far this year, but overall crime has.
Cayman visitor waives extradition hearing
Ofer Kahal, a visitor to Cayman, has waived his right to an extradition hearing and will return to Israel voluntarily.
Strzalko breezed it this time
Cayman’s brilliant kitesurfer Amy Strzalko surprised herself with a fourth place finish against some of the world’s best at a competition in Hood River, Oregon last weekend.
Motorcycle rider dies, arrest made in crash
Police make an arrest in connection with a fatal accident on West Bay Road.
Local designers can ride wave of surf wear’s success
So-Chlo surf wear is offering local designers a unique opportunity to gain exposure for their artistic creations.
Strzalko no longer fears sharks
Kitesurfing has a growing number of competitors in Cayman and local professional Amy Strzalko competes in Oregon at the Bridge of The Gods event in Hood River on Saturday.
Bartender plans to ‘keep calm and paddle on’
A local bartender plans to paddle board more than 400 miles to raise funds for The Nadine Andreas Foster Home.
Newest wedding trends in Cayman
Although we are nearing the peak of Cayman’s wedding season, many anxious brides are already well under way to planning their upcoming weddings.
Mora surging up world rankings
Cayman’s world-class kitesurfer Jhon Mora has ambitions of one day being at the pinnacle of his sport - and he is gradually achieving that.
ICCI President David Marshall: Tough, empowering
Government and business leaders are taking note of the new ICCI chief's commitment to accountability and improved standards.
Turtle hatching begins on Little Cayman
The first turtle nest of the season has hatched on Little Cayman.
Seven Mile leads ranking for best beach in the world
Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach is leading the ranking for the US News & World Report’s “Best Beaches in the World” poll.
Giant Ferris wheel planned for waterfront
A giant Ferris wheel known as the Cayman Eye, offering panoramic views of the island, has been proposed as a possible new tourist attraction for George Town waterfront.
Hydrocross jets back in style
Beach lovers and jet ski fans alike are relishing the return of jet ski competition this weekend.
Royal Palms Beach Club on Seven Mile Beach sees the action on Saturday.
Market holds firm in Cayman
While the marketplace may have slowed down in recent weeks as we hit the traditionally quieter summer season, there is still good, solid activity within Cayman’s real estate industry.
Awards for tourism sector
The unsung heroes of Cayman tourism swapped swimsuits and flip-flops for black ties and ball gowns as the industry honored its best workers at the annual Stingray Awards.
New floating cruise terminal idea surfaces
A floating pier has resurfaced as a potential solution to the environmental challenges of building cruise berthing facilities in Grand Cayman.
Sand castles help build acts of kindness
A sand castle competition helps raise money for 23-month-old boy suffering from severe sclerosis.
Family friendly fitness activities
Cayman's climate makes it easy to incorporate activity into family time, which will improve the family's health and children's concentration and problem solving skills.
Neuert feels Germans can kick out Ghana, ace World Cup
Ritz Carlton tennis coach Thomas Neurt is feeling good about Germany’s World Cup chances as he follows his national team in the ‘travelling carnival’ of fans that has taken over Brazil.
Construction plans boost government coffers
The collection of a number of infrastructure and development related fees are expected to see a major increase in the next government budget.
Sea Swim 2014: ‘Let a thousand Flowers bloom’
The Flowers Sea Swim proves to be another outstanding success this year.
Camera drones spark air safety concern
Hobbyists and businesses using remote control aircraft – or drones – have been warned they could be causing a serious aviation hazard.
Going forward through the ‘rear-view mirror’
All too often the local opposition to change is grounded in emotional appeals to a vision of a Cayman Islands that has long since slipped away.
Party under a full moon
When the full moon shines down on Seven Mile Beach on June 13, it's time to party at one of Cayman's most popular annual events.
Olympic Day showcases talent
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee is inviting the general public to support its annual Olympic Day run/walk 5k and later a demonstration of various sports.
Executive homes under US$1 million
In the Cayman Islands, comfortable homes for executives and their family under US$1 million are in short supply.
5-Star performance from the Marriott
When we applaud good news from Cayman's tourism industry, we aren't just smiling about money and tourists, but hope and potential for Caymanians.
Cayman’s Marriott is ‘best in region’
The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort has been recognized as the best Marriott hotel in the Caribbean and Latin American region.
Bespoke suits de rigueur in Cayman
Business attire still requires wearing a suit in many Cayman companies, and now thanks to travelling master tailor, Vijay Wadhwani, wearing a bespoke suit gives 'dressing for success' a new meaning - it's a professional investment in your career, after all.
Investment funds analyst found dead
A US citizen who worked in Cayman as an investment analyst is dead of unknown causes.
Courtis has edge on McCallum
The latest open water sea swim brought out plenty of participants again at Public Beach on Saturday.
Man found dead at Treasure Island Resort
A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in an apartment on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach
Cayman’s tourism businesses win rave travel reviews
Influential world travel website TripAdvisor handed out more than 150 certificates of excellence to Cayman businesses in 2014 as the islands' hotels, restaurants and tour operators pulled in rave reviews from visitors.
Butterfield staff happily immersed in swim spirit
The sea swim season continues this weekend with another well established event.
The 12th Annual Butterfield 800 meters swim is on Saturday, starting at 4 p.m., with registration from 3-3:45 p.m. at Public Beach.
Beach tournament kicks in for World Cup
Beach soccer looks set to become a big attraction.
Dart submits full Camana Bay plan
Plans have been submitted for more than 100 new condominiums and town houses within Camana Bay as the development continues to expand.
Impact of cruise piers investigated
A team of consultants, headed by an international coastal engineering firm, have been hired to examine the environmental impacts of a proposed $200 million cruise ship berthing facility in Grand Cayman.
Batabano: Don’t stop the carnival!
By all accounts, this year's Batabano weekend was a complete success.
SMB: A beehive of activity
The 2014 high season has been busy.
LIME creates first dip
The LIME 800m Sea Swim, the first Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association open water event of the year, is on this Saturday.
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.
Kicking football out, Harvey is happier to get pedaling
The next generation of local cyclists is coming through, thanks to the sport’s increasing efforts to attract newcomers, and women like Ceretta Harvey are finding it a great way of being sporty and staying in shape.
Rezoning application outlines plan for Beach Bay
A proposal to rezone a piece of seafront real estate in the Beach Bay area of Bodden Town for tourism use has been submitted.
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.
Tourists' deaths were by misadventure
Inquests into the deaths of two tourists resulted in verdicts of misadventure after autopsies showed drowning as the physical cause of death.
Champs will delight
The legendary karate exponents Team Paul Mitchell last visited the Cayman Islands 16 years ago and they made such an impression that those that saw that exhibition still talk in awe about it.
‘Brutal’ homecoming dampens wedding day, says groom
Newlyweds vow never to return to the island after wedding day woes.
Tourism group announces new board
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association announced its new board of directors at its annual general meeting.
Relay raised vital CARIFTA funds and plenty of laughs
The first Cayman Islands Open Water Relay race on Seven Mile Beach was a resounding success.
It was a fun and exciting fundraiser for the 2014 Cayman Islands National Junior Swim Team that competes at CARIFTA in Aruba from Tuesday until Saturday of this week in pool and open water events.
Cydonie keen on Glasgow props
Cayman’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete sees strength in numbers ahead of this summer’s spectacle.
Caymanian roasted snapper an Easter treat on the table
Delicious fresh roasted snapper is a traditional Caymanian dish at Easter.
Income tax: 'Capital punishment' in America
There are plenty of taxes to pay in the Cayman Islands.
CITA AGM set for Wednesday
Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell will give a ‘state of the industry’ update at the annual general meeting of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association on Wednesday evening.
Queen’s Baton runs through Cayman
Inclement weather could not stop Caymanian athletes from completing the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
New rabbi to host Passover seder
A new Rabbi and his wife moved to Grand Cayman on March 6.
A friendly invitation to Google
Consider this our invitation to Google to come take a look at what Cayman can do for you.
LA meets on Brac for first time in decades
Lawmakers convene in Cayman Brac for the first time since March 2003.
Baton relay on its way to Cayman
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee will celebrate the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, the traditional curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games, here this week.
Firearms arrest at Public Beach
Illegal weapons and drugs are found at Public Beach over the weekend.
Williams spiked plenty of interest
Noel Williams has just become the former president of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation after 10 years at the helm and leaves the sport in a far healthier state than he found it.
The many benefits of a strata
House ownership versus owning a property in a strata.
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.
Easter regatta sails into focus
The 50th Easter Regatta is just three weeks away.
Ironwood developer applauded in North Side
David Moffitt told a North Side audience that the Ironwood development will take about 15 years to complete, but he intended to have the golf course open "within two years of when we start."
Women’s conference inspires change
The first National Women's Conference will be held Saturday at the Westin.
