Topic: Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan
Groundbreaking ceremony for new Central Scranton Park
Officials broke ground at the long-awaited new Central Scranton Park on Thursday.
Bryan presses for referendum to decide future of cruise tourism
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has renewed his appeal for a cruise pier referendum, saying the country must make a decision about the industry and whether construction of berthing piers will move forward.
Tourism minister Bryan resurrects cruise pier debate
Tourism and Ports Minster Kenneth Bryan has called for a referendum to be held on building a cruise pier at the next election.
Cayman aims to become dementia-friendly destination
Organisers of a new community programme called Dementia Friends is working to help the Cayman Islands become a potential tourism destination where sufferers of Alzheimer's or dementia can safely visit.
Border control minister ‘surprised’ at Bryan’s billboard
Tourism minister Kenneth Bryan’s poster demanding ‘Immigration reform now!’ on a billboard at a busy intersection in George Town has come as a surprise to the border control minister.
Bryan promises Barbados route will not be a loss-maker for Cayman
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has defended the choice of Barbados as Cayman Airways latest gateway saying the route offers opportunities to attract more travellers from Europe.
Ganja, lottery vote unlikely until 2025 elections
Cayman's long awaited vote on decriminalising small amounts of ganja and a national lottery will not take place under the PACT administration's term and could instead be added to the 2025 general elections ballot.
Opposition: Lower stayover numbers mean $90M less spent by tourists
Opposition leader Roy McTaggart says a 16% drop in stayover visitors in Cayman, compared to 2019, has led to $90 million fewer tourism dollars being spent locally.
Cayman Airways to launch Barbados route
Cayman Airways will launch direct flights to Barbados this winter, officials announced Monday.
Task force eyes rental market regulations as prices continue to soar
A government task examining Cayman's housing shortage are considering regulating the local rental market to combat excessively high rents and the inferior quality of some properties, according to Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan.
Tourism minister: ‘We have not been paying enough’ minimum wage
Cayman’s tourism minister has admitted the minimum wage is too low, following accusations that the tourism industry “is built on the backs of slave labour”.
Cayman Airways launches new direct flights to Panama City
The first flight of Cayman Airways' relaunched route to Panama took to the air today, with several government ministers, dignitaries and airline personnel on board.
Future of lottery, ganja referendum remains unclear
Despite repeated requests for official confirmation on the status of government's planned referendum, the public is no closer to knowing when the vote will be held or what the questions will look like.
$76M airports plan: Runway to extend 1,900 feet into North Sound
A new Airports Master Plan will involve expanding the Owen Roberts International Airport runway in Grand Cayman 1,900 feet into the North Sound, at a cost of $28 million, officials have confirmed.
Bryan, Seymour call for moratorium on Caymanian status grants
Government ministers Kenneth Bryan and Dwayne Seymour are calling for a moratorium on the granting of some forms of Caymanian status in Cayman.
Cayman looks to Texas, Ohio for new gateways
Government is discussing introducing new gateway routes through Texas and Ohio, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says.
‘Labour of love’ as Inspire Cayman turns four
When Michael and Jackie Myles started Inspire Cayman Training Centre four years ago they had a dream of upskilling Caymanians who otherwise may not have had the chance in life to succeed.
Search for 3rd Twin Otter for Little Cayman route to begin
Cayman Airways CEO and President Fabian Whorms says even as the airline looks to commence the procurement process for a third Twin Otter aircraft to service Little Cayman, actually getting a plane in could be a challenge.
Tourism chiefs: Region recovering but challenges abound
Tourism throughout the Caribbean is rebounding strongly following the pandemic, but challenges from a lack of airlift, looming recession and supply chain problems is still hampering recovery, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization.
Government drops Miss Cayman Universe franchise
The government announced today that it has relinquished the Miss Cayman Islands Universe franchise.
Cayman Airways: Average Cayman-LAX flights are 60% full
On average, 60% of seats on Cayman Airways' direct flights to Los Angeles have been filled since the route launched in early November last year, according to the airline's president Fabian Whorms.
Future of pageant in doubt as Conolly stripped of Miss Cayman Universe title
Tiffany Conolly has been formally stripped of her title as Miss Cayman Islands Universe, following her conviction for assault last week, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan announced at a press briefing at which he said his ministry was considering pulling out as the pageant's franchise holder in Cayman.
Cayman Airways to resume Panama route
Eight years after discontinuing the route, Cayman Airways will relaunch direct flights from Grand Cayman to Panama City from 26 June this year, in a bid to tap into the Latin American market.
Port to expand or move as it nears capacity
Government is planning to expand or move the cargo port in George Town as it nears capacity, Tourism and Transport Minister Kenneth Bryan has announced.
Sports figures angry over cash for overseas sponsorships
Cayman tourism sponsorships of European sports teams likely go beyond the $500,000 spending outlined in a Compass investigation, sparking concern and resentment from local athletes and associations struggling for funding.
‘World’s newest’ mega cruise ship hit by engine trouble after Cayman departure
Mega cruise ship MSC Seascape has cancelled the remainder of its itinerary after departing Grand Cayman on Thursday night, citing engine troubles.
Waterfront tourism project moves ahead as bids invited
More than a year after government first purchased land, for $5.6 million, for a tourism attraction along the George Town waterfront, the project appears to be moving forward.
Bryan talks man off roof in police standoff
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan added the role of negotiator to his list of duties on Saturday night when he intervened in a police standoff in George Town, talking a man off the roof of a building.
November best tourism month of 2022 for Cayman
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has announced that the stayover tourist numbers for November were the highest of this year, with 34,118 people flying to the islands.
Bryan named Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year
Travel website Caribbean Journal has named Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan its Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year in its annual Caribbean Tourism Awards 2023, released Wednesday on its site.
Parliament to consider ganja, national lottery referendums
Legislators are expected to debate this week whether referendums should be held on introducing a national lottery and decriminalising possession of small amounts of ganja in the Cayman Islands.
Deloitte wins $200K contract to develop public transport plan
Local firm Deloitte has been awarded a $199,600 contract to work on a public transportation system plan for the Cayman Islands.
Bryan says vendors should not be allowed on Public Beach
Even as government works through how best to deal with the issue of traders on the beach, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says in his view vending should not be allowed on Public Beach.
Airport redevelopment plan underway
With expanded airlift top of the tourism agenda, so, too, is the need to redevelop the Owen Roberts International Airport to keep pace with...
Bryan sets sights on restarting Panama route in 2023
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said government is "strongly considering" restarting a Panama route for national flag carrier Cayman Airways as an gateway option into South America.
Airlift growing as Cayman heads for most successful winter stayover season
Tourism chiefs say the final quarter of 2022 is gearing up to be more successful in terms of stayover visitors than the same period in 2019, which was the busiest winter season in Cayman's history.
Cruise passengers visiting Cayman to halve by 2024
The number of cruise ship passengers visiting Cayman is expected to almost halve in the next two years, as cruise lines operating mega ships opt for destinations with berthing docks that can cater to the giant vessels, tourism chiefs say.
Cayman looks at airport extension as new routes boost recovery
With the introduction of new routes, Cayman's airlift capacity in the last quarter of this year is predicted to surpass 2019 levels by 1%, highlighting a need to potentially further expand the Owen Roberts International Airport, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says.
Bryan elected chairman of regional tourism agency
Members of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, the region's tourism development agency, on Tuesday night elected Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan as their chairman.
Cruise tourism strategy aims to keep numbers at pre-pandemic levels
An ongoing cruise tourism strategy for the Cayman Islands, while focussing on capacity management and sustainability, is unlikely to involve reducing the annual number of passengers arriving on local shores to below pre-pandemic numbers, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says.
Bryan: Floating piers may be ‘dead in the water’ but cargo port needs attention
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said, after having reviewed the potential use of floating piers, he believes given the design limitations when it comes to rough weather, it will not work for the Cayman Islands.
Bryan to run as regional tourism chairman
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said he will be contesting as candidate to head the Caribbean Tourism Organisation when the regional body hold's its annual conference in Cayman next month.
Bryan: Changes to ganja and gambling laws up to the people
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says the people of Cayman should decide whether to decriminalise cannabis and gambling, possibly through a referendum process.
Bryan revisits floating piers idea to support cruise recovery
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said government will be looking at the viability of installing floating piers to help move the recovery of the cruise tourism industry forward.
Cayman, Jamaica discuss tourism collaboration
Deputy Premier Christopher Saunders, together with Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan, have initiated discussions with Jamaican leaders to work together on greater collaboration with Cayman on tourism travel between the two destinations.
Do MPs’ billboards fall foul of planning rules?
Billboards posted in at least three constituencies depicting messages and the images of two ministers and the House Speaker have been called into question after confirmation that the signs require planning permission.
CDC drops COVID-19 programme for cruise ships
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its COVID-19 programme for cruise ships.
Tourism minister apologises for video promoting wife’s business
Minister for Tourism and Transport Kenneth Bryan has apologised for videos, circulating on social media, showing him distributing flyers in support of his wife’s real estate activities.
Tourism leaders: Scrapping of pre-arrival COVID testing a ‘positive step’
Local tourism leaders have welcomed changes to government's COVID-19 regulations which will see the end of pre-arrival testing and mask mandates starting 30 June.
Bryan dismisses claims of alleged conflict with CMO
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says claims of a clash between him and interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Autilia Newtown last week over the now released changes to local COVID-19 regulations were blown out of proportion.
Government looks to concessions policy as planning applications decline
Government is looking to revisit the granting of concessions to stimulate construction projects after a $350 million drop in development-generated revenue and a decline in planning applications.
Cayman looks to partner with Barbados on creation of local public bus system
Tourism and Transport Minister Kenneth Bryan is teaming up with his Barbados counterpart for the creation of a national public bus system in a bid to alleviate Cayman's traffic congestion woes.
No immediate plans to disband Travel Cayman
As countries around the world wind down their remaining COVID restrictions, Tourism and Transport Minister Kenneth Bryan has said the country is not quite ready to disband Travel Cayman and the pre-travel approval requirement to enter the jurisdiction.
Bryan to poll community view on lotteries
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said he intends to commence a survey to solicit views on the introduction of a national lottery to stem criminal activity linked to the illegal numbers game.
CITA: Mask mandate, COVID regulations impeding tourism
Tourism chiefs are calling on government to drop Cayman’s mask mandate and a requirement for incoming airline passengers to obtain travel authorisations from Travel Cayman, which they say are a deterrent to travellers.
Stayover numbers just over half of 2019 levels
By April this year, Cayman was seeing 55% of its pre-pandemic stayover visitor numbers, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan told Cayman Islands Tourism Association members at their latest meeting.
Air Canada returns 1 May
Air Canada is set to resume flights to the Cayman Islands on 1 May, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has confirmed.
Cayman to lift cap on cruise ship numbers from Monday
Restrictions on the number of cruise ships allowed to call on Grand Cayman will be lifted from Monday, 18 April, the government announced, as it prepares to begin the second phase of its cruise resumption strategy.
Resh Hour: Bryan outlines way forward for cruise tourism
Though Cayman is set to commence the second phase of the resumption of cruise tourism, it does not mean the return of passengers en masse, according to Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan.
Motorists face congestion as cruise ship returns
Traffic congestion built up along Seafarers Way on Monday morning Cayman saw the return of its first cruise ship in two years.
Disney brings the “Magic” of cruise back to Cayman
Cayman officially welcomed the return of cruise tourism on Monday, rolling out the figurative red carpet for the Disney Magic, its first cruise ship in two years.
Bryan: No end date for Travel Cayman approval requirement
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has confirmed that there is no definite end date to the requirement to obtain Travel Cayman approval to travel here.
21 ships to arrive in first month of cruise resumption
Within the first four weeks of cruise lines returning to the Cayman Islands, 21 ships carrying up to 74,208 passengers are scheduled to arrive, the Ministry of Tourism confirmed on Tuesday.
American Airlines ‘eager’ for Cayman return
American Airlines is set to touch down on local shores on 17 Feb., marking the formal return of the US carrier since borders were first closed in March 2020.
US designer launches Cayman-inspired luxury handbags
Even though US designer Laura Kofoid has yet to dip her toes in Cayman's waters, the Chicago-based businesswoman has said images of the eye-catching hues of the ocean surrounding the islands inspired her latest handbag collection, Vivid Cayman.
Cayman in talks to welcome back cruise passengers
Government officials have completed a day of meetings with cruise line chiefs, in a bid to work out details of how Cayman can begin safely receiving cruise ship tourists again.
December 28 cruise cancelled
The Cayman Islands government has reversed a decision to allow a cruise ship to stop at George Town on 28 Dec.
Bryan: Hire Caymanians for more sustainable tourism sector
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has urged companies in the tourism sector to hire Caymanians in what he called a “carrot approach” of collaboration.
Tears and cheers at airport as Cayman unlocks borders under phase 4
In what could be scenes straight out of the Hollywood classic Love Actually emotions of every kind erupted at the Owen Roberts International Airport Saturday afternoon as at long last Cayman's borders were unlocked under phase 4 of government's reopening plan.
Tourism Minister: Cruise lines could return by March next year
Cruise lines could be back in Cayman’s waters by the first quarter of next year, according to Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan.
Though the removal of...
Airlines begin return to Cayman’s skies
Even before the announcement of government’s full reopening plan, international carriers Air Canada and JetBlue have started positioning themselves to gradually resume services to the Cayman Islands.
JetBlue to make Cayman return
JetBlue Airways will officially touch down at the Owen Roberts International Airport Saturday making it the first commercial flight returning to local shores since borders were locked last March, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan announced Wednesday night.
