Topic: TFG Cayman Ltd
EDITORIAL – Barkers: Our ‘national park’ that isn’t
Uh oh. Just when the Cayman Islands government put a lid on popular outrage over the proposed development of land abutting Smith Cove, a new set of construction plans for property in Barkers could reignite public emotions.
Premier: ‘Agreement in principle’ to purchase Smith Cove
The Cayman Islands government has agreed “in principle” to purchase a property on the northern end of Smith Cove, to prevent part of the beach from being developed. Premier Alden McLaughlin announced Friday in Legislative Assembly that the agreement had been made with Bronte Development Ltd. to buy the land, but a price had not been agreed.
A history of Smith Cove ownership
The northerly part of Smith Cove has been in private ownership since the first official countrywide land survey was conducted in the 1970s. The 2.5-acre plot comprises part of the smaller beach, a rocky outcrop and a grove of seagrape trees.
UPDATED: Agreement ‘in principle’ to buy Smith Cove land
Premier Alden McLaughlin announced Friday that government had reached an "agreement in principle" to buy land on the northern side of Smith Cove from the private owners of the parcel.
