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Blue Belt expands in Caribbean, as Cayman Islands join UK’s flagship marine protection programme 

The Cayman Islands has become the latest Overseas Territory to join the United Kingdom Government’s flagship Blue Belt Programme, helping to expand marine protection efforts across the Caribbean.  The announcement was made today after a two-day workshop where representatives from…

Cayman: CTO’s New Secretary-General shares vision for Regional Tourism

(l-r) Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Tourism Organization; Kenneth Bryan, Minister for Tourism & Ports, Cayman Islands and Chairman, Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism, Caribbean Tourism Organization; and Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism, Cayman Islands…

Barbara Connolly: Thoughts on the Cayman Islands new school year

Listen to Barbara’s Message on YouTube Wishing our students and teachers a productive school year  As we prepare to start a new school year, I offer my best wishes and support to the over 900 educators and professional staff who…

Cayman: 1932 storm survivor revisits childhood home where shelter was provided during the Storm

21 August 2023 – Mr. Phillip Eldemire, (93) of the Eldemire family dynasty hailing from Cayman Brac visited the home where he and his family, as well as many others in the Cayman Brac community, braved the infamous 1932 storm…

Cayman: ReGen negotiations progressing steadily

The Cayman Islands Government and Dart continue to make steady progress on negotiations to reach financial close for ReGen, Cayman’s Energy and Recycling Centre. Financial close for the project is now expected by 30 September. Premier and Minister of Sustainability &…

The Grand Cayman Bullfinch: local bird now awarded full endemic species status

By Patricia E. Bradley 26th July 2023 – Introducing Melopyrrha taylori the Grand Cayman Bullfinch, an exciting addition to the Cayman Islands’ bird list, an endemic, and one of only two species in this monotypic West Indian genus. This month…

Cayman: Watch the MOVIE: “THE BAKER” – filmed in the Cayman Islands starring Ron Pearlman, Harvey Keitel & Emma Ho

Playing now at The Camana Bay Cinema Friday July 28- Thu. Aug 3. Check Camana Bay Fandango Cinema for times. Review by Robert Kojder From Flickring Myth Directed by Jonathan Sobol.Starring Ron Perlman, Harvey Keitel, Elias Koteas, Joel David Moore,…

Cayman Islands exceed annual revenue target in six months

(George Town, Cayman Islands – 21 July 2023) The Cayman Islands Ministry of Tourism and Ports (MOTP) has today announced that revenue collected from Tourism Accommodation Taxes and Fees (TATP) in the first six months of this year has already…

Tom Mann promoted to Associate of BCQS Property Management in the Cayman Islands

George Town, Cayman Islands, 21th July 2023 – BCQS Property Management is delighted to announce the promotion of Tom Mann to Associate. Tom has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and played a pivotal role in the development and growth of the…

American model Gigi Hadid and friend don’t let marijuana arrest spoil Cayman Islands vacation

FILE – Gigi Hadid poses for photographers at the premiere of the film ‘Firebrand’ at the 76th international film festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2023. Hadid and a friend are on vacation in the Cayman Islands after the Customs…