Topic: small businesses
MPs vow to tackle growing number of illegal businesses
MPs promised to tackle the increased number of illegal pop-up businesses on island, with Premier André Ebanks suggesting a taskforce "with teeth" to address the problem.
Relentless COVID staff shortages challenge small businesses
With almost 6,000 people – just short of 10% of the population – in quarantine on any given day, the months-long COVID outbreak is causing a wave of staff shortages that is stretching small businesses to breaking point.
‘We are hanging on by the skin of our teeth’
The arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine on Cayman's shores means there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for self-employed Caymanians and business owners impacted by the pandemic. But with bills mounting, many operators fear they may not survive long enough to be there when the tourists return.
Development Bank to lend businesses up to $100,000
The Cayman Islands Development Bank is prepared to offer eligible businesses loans of up to $100,000 under relaxed terms and conditions during the current...
Grants for small businesses largely untapped
During the current economic crisis, many small businesses are leaving free government assistance money on the table. The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development has so far only received 320 applications for grants that pay struggling businesses three monthly payments of $1,000 as working capital support.
Where is the aid for Cayman’s small businesses?
I am sad to hear about Don Foster’s dive shop going out of business. I am surprised to hear the Cayman Islands do not...
