Topic: Tortuga
Business in brief
RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada, has announced the appointment of Alison Parker as a trust director based in Grand Cayman.
Rotary seniors Christmas party
Cayman seniors are invited to the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Boxing Day party.
Plaza plan for Frank Sound
Plans have been submitted for a small five-unit retail park off Frank Sound Road – the first sign of progress on a proposed $300 million development for the eastern districts.
Two concerts to aid typhoon relief effort
Two very different concerts – one featuring rock bands and a live screening of the Manny Pacquiao boxing fight, the other a religious talent expo – will be held on Saturday to raise money for relief efforts in the Philippines.
15 liquor stores get later hours
A total of 15 liquor stores, most of them in George Town and the Seven Mile Beach area, have been granted permission for extended hours, according to the chairman of the Liquor Licensing Board
Meals on Wheels saved from closure
Kind-hearted Caymanians stepped up to the plate with more than $60,000 of donations to save cash starved Meals on Wheels.
Records shed more light on liquor licenses
A member of Grand Cayman's liquor board is also one of its biggest licensees.
Liquor stores get OK for later hours
Liquor store owners say they're now able to stay open until 10 p.m.
Boom time at East End resort
Are Cayman’s tourism fortune’s looking up? It certainly seems that way for one Grand Cayman hotel. Morritt’s Tortuga Club announced record numbers for the first six months of 2013, doubling its sales volume compared with the same period last year.
Liquor leaders unaware of review committee
Government's announcement that it was already reviewing liquor licensing caught industry leaders by surprise.
Conflicts of interest blow up Liquor Board meeting
Conflicts of interest derail a Liquor Licensing Board meeting as majority of board members withdraw, now a "review" of the board is publicly announced.
Morritt's on a roll with construction
David Morritt wants everyone to know: “Morritt’s cannot build fast enough.”
Customs officer’s drug trial begins
Trial begain in Grand Court on Monday for Customs Officer david lobo, who is charged with being concerned in the exportation of cocaine.
Rum deal for Cayman Spirits Company
With its steaming copper contraptions and bubbling tanks of sugary liquid, Cayman Spirits Company’s new home resembles something from Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
Stand Up ...
Sharn Metz and Joe Curley are undertaking a challenge that has not been attempted before: they will paddle around Grand Cayman over the course of two days, on Stand Up Paddleboards, in order to raise funds and awareness for Feed our Future Cayman.
Empty storefronts show impact of cruise decline
The number of empty retail properties beyond the waterfront in downtown George Town has doubled in the last five years, as cruise passenger arrivals have plummeted.
Departing gift from artist
The National Gallery has secured a recent work by artist Joe Bernard for the National Collection.
Father’s Day essays
Students from George Town Primary penned essays about Father's Day.
Suspects arrested in Saturday store robbery
Two arrests made in an 8 December liquor store heist.
Liquor store held up
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a George Town liquor store.
Cameron lands Brac Jackpot
Cameron Ebanks had plenty of luck in the Sister Islands.
Barry’s cheeky spurt pays off
The latest road cycling series had an interesting result last week with a brave rider catching the established order by surprise in East End.
Full day set for lionfish culling
Lionfish cullers have 24 hours in which to catch as many lionfish as possible this weekend. The catch will be served at participating restaurants.
First transplant done in Cayman
The first human tissue transplant has been carried out in Cayman since the passage of a new law legalising the practice locally.
Caybrew presents Woofstock party
Get down to Cayman Islands Brewery on Saturday for Woofstock - a day of music, canine care and tent sales.
Liquor board grants new licences, variations
The Liquor Licensing Board made several decisions during its 7 March quarterly meeting.
Liquor board meetings set for early March
The Liquor Licensing Board meets 7 and 12 March.
Morritt’s wins major industry award
A local timeshare property has been named best in Caribbean and Latin America.
Breakaway skate to Plaster Rock
The temperature was 30 degrees below zero when five men from the Cayman Islands stepped out onto a frozen pond just outside of Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, Canada to play a game of pond hockey.
Seven Fathoms comes up trumps in blind tasting
Locally-distilled Seven Fathoms Rum came up trumps in a blind taste test against some big names.
Westin’s new chef settles in
The new executive chef of the Westin is promising to bring New Orleans flair to local ingredients.
Thoughts of Chairman Kahuna: Food
Comedy and food are a perfect combination.
Cayman Cookout ’13 made a mighty splash in culinary world
The Cayman Cookout 2013 featured some stellar chefs demonstrating their skills to the Cayman crowds.
Mercuryman to test iron wills
Some of the fittest athletes in the Cayman Islands are in scenic East End and North Side for one of sport’s toughest challenges this weekend.
Cookout is a spectacular treat
The Cayman Cookout is celebrating its fifth anniversary of showcasing the best food and wine on the planet.
New boat, charter services offered by Red Sail Sports
Red Sail Sports has added a new boat and new services to its offerings.
Mercuryman will iron them out
The fittest of the fittest on these shores tempered their festive season excesses to be in the best shape possible for the ultimate challenge next week.
Tuesdays are tempting
If you love cheese and you love wine, head down to Ortanique on the second Tuesday of the month for a cheese and wine pairing evening
The pick of New Year parties
A roundup of all the parties this New Year's Eve.
Guy Harvey is gonna rock in April
Guy Harvey is partnering with a music festival in Fort Lauderdale.
Easy sailing for kids’ therapy
Red Sail Group lends a hand to Lighthouse School, students.
Online poll: Most want ganja decriminalised
More than two-thirds of the respondents to last week’s caycompass.com online poll think ganja possession should be decriminalised at least to some degree.
Cayman Cookout ...
What better Christmas gift could there be than tickets to the epicurean event of the year?
All this cooking out is thirsty work
The 2013 Cayman Cookout has attracted some of the world's top beverage talent to these exalted shores.
CUC error results in $1.4M claim against Morritt
CUC claims that Morritt owes it $1.4 million due to a billing error that went unnoticed for a decade.
‘Blue Goes Pink’ event
After party event is a success
Christmas Bazaar scheduled for Governors Square event
Local artisans and vendors will be setting up stalls in Governors Square to sell all manner of unique gift items at the Christmas bazzar this afternoon.
CayShop ’til you drop
The CayShop expo will offer visitors great deals from local vendors.
Olympic meets boost economy
The Cayman Islands sports tourism industry gets a welcome boost when delegates from across Central America and the Caribbean region are meeting here this weekend for a series of meetings.
Exhibiting at CayShop
CayShop will feature a wide range of local businesses exhibiting.
Business in brief
Business in brief
Brac Reef Auction raises money for kids
A recent charity auction at Brac Reef was heralded as a great success.
Wine and cheese night a robust success
Camana Bay's wine and cheese nights are a success.
Lionfish culling dives scheduled
It's never too late to do your bit to help keep the lionfish in check. Lionfish culling dives are scheduled for every weekend this month.
Olympic heads will meet here
The Cayman Islands sports tourism industry gets a welcome boost when delegates from across Central America and the Caribbean region meet here next in a couple of weeks for a series of meetings.
Going strong for 25 years
Entrepreneur Burns Rutty introduced the Cayman Islands to fast food with Burger King. Twenty five years ago he opened the first Pizza Hut on the island
Big changes in local liquor business
Lots of changes afoot in the local liquor business.
Licensees blast ‘antiquated’ liquor laws
Liquor 4 Less owner Prentice Panton says current regulations create unfair advantages for a handful of establishments.
Celebrating International Bacon Day with great tunes
Pianist Peter Bacon has had a great time entertaining Cayman this summer.
Westin Casuarina potential ‘unlimited’, says new boss
The new General Manager of the Westin Casuarina has big ambitions.
Taste of Jamaica at Kirk Supermarket
You'll find a wide selection of Jamaican favourites along the aisles at Kirk Supermarket
Captain Hamaty has soared in Jamaica and Cayman
Robert Hamaty has been a familiar face in Cayman since he moved from Jamaica in 1978.
Cayman in brief
Cayman briefs
Athletes start Olympic journey
Cayman’s Olympians are making their trek to London this weekend.
Hunting down those pesky lionfish
The Lionfish menace is very real which is why culling dives are so important.
Businesses blast booze ban
Several local businesses cry out against the Referendum Day ban on liquor sales, particularly to tourists.
Kudos for Tortuga’s Simmonds
Tortuga Rum Company's Marcus and Monique Simmonds awarded in South Florida.
Cayman tourism in the worldwide news
The Cayman Islands has been featured in several international publications recently.
Lee pushing our ladies indoors
In many countries, netball is often played indoors. Cayman is slated to join that group sooner rather than later.
Industry to recognise members
The Stingray Awards nominations have been announced by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association.
Strikers proud of rookie form
The Flames Strikers showed veteran poise as newcomers.
A long-awaited serving of Bacon
Pianist Peter Bacon is playing at Morritt's throughout the summer in Cayman.
