A “braincation” tech-free zone to be designated at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort.
Readers and experts agree: it’s difficult to fully unplug when you’re traveling. In a survey of more than 1,000 travelers, Marriott confirmed that at least half of its customers checked e-mail and voicemail multiple times a day while supposedly on…
Kelly Tarlton enters Hall of Fame
By Michelle Robinson Marine explorer Kelly Tarlton was overnight officially inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame. He received the posthumous recognition at a ceremony in the Cayman Islands where his widow Rosemary Tarlton accepted the award. He…
Balloon monstrosity may tower over historic church
Elmslie United Memorial Church is the most recognised church building in the Cayman Islands. It is about to celebrate 90 years since being constructed on its site on Harbour Drive, George Town, overlooking Hog Sty Bay. Two years ago it…
The New Cayman Islands Insurance Law Comes Into Force
The Cayman Islands Insurance Law, 2010 (“New Insurance Law”) came into effect on November 1, 2012. See IMAC Briefing November 2, 2012. The New Insurance Law includes a number of significant changes and improvements including: provides for the development and suitable regulation…
Caribbean Airlines steps in to help stranded EZjet passengers
– fare structure same as suspended airline Government and Caribbean Airlines officials on Saturday agreed to have the Trinidad and Tobago carrier provide short-term accommodation for the stranded EZjet New York-bound passengers at the same fare structure. At a meeting…
Bush tells LA CHEC deal is off and his FFR amendments are scrapped
Statement by The Premier and Minister for Finance, Tourism and Development The Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, MLA, OBE, JP, in the Legislative Assembly 7 November 2012 Thank you Madam Speaker. The people of the Cayman Islands are well aware of…
Philippines Airlines and Cayman Airways to explore partnership
Shares to be offered to Cayman residents and Cayman companies Statement by Premier and Hon. Minister for Finance, Tourism and Development PAL/CAL Exploration (9th November 2012) Madam Speaker, recently, the Cayman Islands Government received a proposal from Philippine Airlines (PAL)…
BT Dump Coalition says TOR “is a sham”
The following is a statement by the Coalition to keep BT Dump Free Terms of Reference for BT dump environmental assessment ignores Environmental Advisory Board’s advice and best waste management solution for Cayman While the Coalition to Keep BT Dump…
Premier acknowledges Bill of Rights Implementation Day
Statement by Premier and Hon. Minister for Finance, Tourism and Development to acknowledge Bill of Rights Implementation Day (6th November 2012) Madam Speaker, as this honourable Assembly was not sitting yesterday, I take this opportunity today, the day after Implementation…
Cayman and Taiwan look to ease travel restrictions
Cabinet has approved amendments to the Immigration Regulations (2010 Revision) to allow Taiwanese passport holders to enter the Cayman Islands without a visitor’s visa. This immigration amendment is the first phase of an enhanced bilateral visa-waiver agreement between the Cayman…
