The Editor Speaks: “I don’t believe it?”
How many times have we said that? How many times have we heard other people say it? “A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace.” – Tennessee Williams. “What’s more…
Cayman Island Tourism stakeholders divided on new pier
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse Cayman Islands tourism stakeholders are choosing sides in a widening debate over the construction of a $150 million cruise ship facility viewed by some as key to the country’s economic future. The debate follows…
Now Webb swiped by Cayman Islands card allegations
By Paul Nicholson from Inside World Football July 6 – FIFA vice-president and CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb (pictured), currently being held in a Zurich jail awaiting an extradition hearing to the US on charges of corruption, has been hit by…
Special Economic Zone in the Cayman Islands creates new Maritime Services Park
By Jonathan R. McLean, Gene A. DaCosta From Conyers Dill & Pearman The Cayman Islands is the global leader for mega-yacht registrations. With its sight now firmly set on bringing shipping companies and maritime service providers to Cayman, the Special…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events TUE 7 JULY National Gallery Summer Cine Club for Kids National Gallery Summer Cine Club for Kids is back with an all new selection of neat movies to enjoy! Screenings will be every Tuesday afternoon starting at 2:00…
Scuba diving association has concerns over Cayman Islands proposed cruise ship port
Letter to Cayman Islands DoE From DEMA Cayman Islands Department of Environment P.O. Box 10202 Grand Cayman KY1-1002 Via Email: [email protected] Dear Sirs: On behalf of the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA), I am writing to you in regard…
Protecting Cayman Islands’ precious coral reefs
By Mark Rovner From Indiegogo I am in love with the sea. Diving a coral reef is to gain entry to a world of wonders. In 10 years of diving, I’ve had the privilege to watch moray eels and groupers…
International effort underway to address post-Ivan debris site in Cayman Islands
The Public Health Department is coordinating with local and international multi-sectoral agencies, to address concerns at the post- Hurricane Ivan temporary hurricane debris storage and processing site, Block 55 Parcel 57, in Frank Sound, Grand Cayman. As part of this…
Appointment of the Collector of Customs for Cayman Islands
The Head of the Civil Service, Hon Franz Manderson and the Financial Secretary & Chief Officer of the Ministry of Finance & Economic Development, Mr. Kenneth Jefferson, are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles Clifford as the Collector…
Auditor General’s strategic plan for the Cayman Islands available to the public
The Office of the Auditor General recently completed its strategic plan for the next five years and has made it publicly available on its website (www.auditorgeneral.gov.ky). “This strategic plan provides a clear vision of where we want to be in…