The National Conservation Council comments on Cayman Islands proposed berthing facility
Promoting and securing biological diversity and the sustainable use of natural resources in the Cayman Islands 26 August 2015 PROPOSED CRUISE BERTHING FACILITY Commentary following issue of Environmental Assessment Board Review of the consultation draft Environmental Statement and completion of…
New hearing ordered in Durham family court case that included allegations of Caribbean knife attack
By Jeff Mitchell From Durham region.com DURHAM — Ontario’s appeal court has overturned a Durham Region judge’s ruling in a child custody case that included allegations of an attempted murder during a Caribbean vacation. Superior Court Justice Roger Timms made…
RFA Lyme Bay receives praise from High Commissioner for Dominica aid
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay is approaching the final phase of her tasking to assist the island of Dominica following Tropical Storm Erika. The British naval vessel has spent six days stationed off Dominica and has achieved much following…
Divetech’s Easterbrook to be inducted into Cayman’s Scuba Diving Hall of Fame
Isla PR Ceremony to highlight Cayman’s 2nd annual Legends and Lions scuba diving festival THE CAYMAN BOTTOM TIMES: Grand Cayman (September 8, 2015) – Cayman dive pioneer Nancy Easterbrook, owner of DiveTech, will be honored for her contributions to the…
Caribbean hotels enjoy fourth consecutive year of double-digit NOI growth
By Vicky Karantzavelou From Travel Daily News Rooms revenue (57.6 percent of total revenue in 2014) continues to be the greatest source of revenue for Caribbean properties. Last year, hotels in the Trends survey sample saw rooms revenue increase by…
Cruise ship fire leaves guests stranded on Caribbean island
By Greg Roumeliotis – Reuters From Trade Arabia The Carnival Liberty leaving Miami in 2013. An engine fire on board the ship has left passengers stranded on a Caribbean island. An engine fire on board a cruise ship operated by…
Barbados Independence Celebrations Cayman Islands “Man of the Year” Award winner visits Barbados
Young Caymanian, Lloyd Barker, recently visited Barbados on his prize trip for being honoured as Man of the Year by the Barbados Consulate in the Cayman Islands. The award was announced at a dinner held on Friday, 28 November 2014,…
Expedia Group reports rapid increase In Caribbean mobile bookings
From Curacao Chronicle SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – New data released by the Expedia group, one of the world’s leading travel companies, reveals a healthy increase in mobile bookings within the Caribbean market, with a growth of more than 55…
Destinations of the week
National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World By Becky Pemberton From Mail on Line UK From an Alaskan fjord log cabin to a private Caribbean eco-island: National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World adds 14 new retreats to its list…
Caribbean Journal says Cayman Airways gives the best airline perk
By Alexander Britell From Caribbean Journal Cayman Airways’ sweet touch Air travel isn’t getting better these days. Seats are narrower, service often an afterthought, especially on the big carriers. But one airline has figured out that it’s the little things…





