Launch of Citizen Science Programme as part of Cayman Islands top marine predator project
Researchers from the Cayman Islands’ Department of Environment (DoE) and Marine Conservation International (MCI) are currently monitoring the shark, grouper and snapper populations around the Cayman Islands. The project is funded largely by a UK Darwin Plus award and will…
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) featured on Discovery Channel’s NewsWatchTV
George Town, Grand Cayman, (February 2016) – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) recently partnered with NewsWatch, a consumer focused television show that is a trusted source for breaking consumer, technology, travel, health, and entertainment news. The…
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Cayman Islands alters cruise ship pier plans to minimize environmental impact
By BRIAN MAJOR From Travel Pulse After posting strong cruise passenger arrival numbers in 2015, Cayman Island government leaders are more determined than ever to proceed with construction of an often-controversial $150 million cruise ship pier and terminal. But in recognition of…
Cayman Islands wants cruise lines to fund $150 million port
From Travel Pulse A new cruise ship port recently approved by the Cayman Islands government will cost more than $150 million, but that doesn’t mean the Caribbean nation will be paying for its construction. Moses Kirkconnell, the country’s tourism minister,…
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Cayman Islands fourth Grouper Education Programme
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) and the Cayman Islands Department of the Environment (DOE) announces the fourth year of the successful Grouper Educational Program (GEP), a marine sciences curriculum for Caymanian intermediate elementary, middle, and high school students. Launched in…
Cayman Islands report 2015 was a good year for tourism
2015: Year of Progress for Tourism Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (12 January 2016) In 2015, the Cayman Islands created unique Caymankind experiences for over 2.1 million visitors, who engaged first-hand with why the destination continues to be recognised as the…
New Director appointed for Cayman Islands Department of Labour & Pensions
Bennard Ebanks new DLP Director Bennard Ebanks has been appointed director of the Department of Labour and Pensions (DLP) in the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs. He has recently returned to the DLP, following a period of service…
Common Reporting Standards come into effect for many offshore funds on January 1, 2016
By Ropes & Gray LLP From Lexology Cayman Islands, OECD December 28 2015 On January 1, 2016, the new standard for automatic exchange of information between tax authorities developed by the OECD (the “Common Reporting Standard”) becomes effective in the Cayman…
Cayman Islands’ Department of Immigration strengthens customer service
The Immigration Department continues with efforts to improve customer service to members of the public at its main office on Elgin Avenue, George Town. In a bid to reduce waiting times and enhance customers’ experience, several new measures have been…
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Cayman port project pits environmentalists against pro-tourism stakeholders
By Brian Major from Travel Pulse The Cayman Islands’ controversial cruise port proposal continues to pit tourism stakeholders against citizens and groups who oppose the project’s potential environmental impact. Debate intensified this week as an environmental official of the pro-port…
