Police find nothing and call off search for Kerran
Police have called off the sea search for Kerran Natalee Baker, missing since 30 July, saying they had scoured the sea between Pedro Castle and East End, finding nothing. “In the last 24 hours, we conducted an in-water search starting…
HOME AT LAST!
The rescued boat crew has finally arrived home. After nine days lost at sea followed by a dramatic rescue by a passing oil tanker – and then caught up in US immigration red tape – Travis Welcome and his crew…
New beach plan for West Bay Road
Contractors will create an entirely new recreational area to the north of the Public Beach as part of Dart Realty’s $1.2 billion, 30-year deal with local government, creating a host of new amenities. The first phase of the project will…
Santa Claus is coming…in summer?
The Ballroom at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort was the venue for Celebrations last month with a ‘Christmas In July,’ exhibition of different themed Christmas décor. Celebrations’ Event Planner, Jessica Bodden said, “Celebrations are working together with the Marriott…
Opponents vow to fight Emerald project
Emerald Sound opponents said yesterday they would appeal Thursday’s official approval for the multi-million-dollar housing development, and would try to persuade Cabinet to refuse the project. Speaking after the Central Planning Authority (CPA) nod to the canal-side 81-house development in…
Spotts Jetty work faces further delays
Construction of the new Spotts Jetty has been delayed indefinitely, pending completion of contracts and final plans for the project. Both builders and government officials have declined to name a date for groundbreaking. Reversing earlier statements that pegged late July…
Are Jamaicans still proud of their independence?
Prima facie, independence boasts an attractive menu for political profiling, but is it practical? Pundits employ the Jamaican example to measure the benefits and likelihood of a successful Caymanian independence, without much success. Although miniscule, opinions that Jamaica would be…
Residents get a steal at police auction
Imagine picking up two commercial boat engines in good working condition (with gas bottles) for under $25 or a mountain bike for only $5. Well, to get a bargain like that, you should have been at the police auction. The…
Economy showing bright and encouraging growth
The Cayman Islands economy appears to be recovering slowly from its prolonged recession, and while dark spots linger, some good news has emerged as government statistics limn the last part of 2010. According to a report released on Friday by…
