Tourism leaders hold community meetings in Cayman’s Sister Islands
The Ministry and Department of Tourism kicked off the first of its nationwide community meetings throughout February and March in the Sister Islands this week. Residents on Cayman Brac gathered at the Aston Rutty Centre on Thursday, 1 February to…
Cayman Islands achieves largest air arrivals in November history
For the sixth consecutive month (June through November), air arrivals into the Cayman Islands have surpassed all previously recorded statistics. A total of 34,999 visitors arrived in November, an increase of 19.66% over November 2016. The statistics reflect a consistent…
Cayman Islands MOT Scholars Networking Event
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (8 August 2017) The Ministry and Department of Tourism recently hosted the annual Tourism Scholar Networking Reception, bringing together past, current and new recipients of tourism scholarships. Hosted at Luca restaurant, students and graduates interacted with…
Cayman Islands Tourism Association says crime and visitor safety an important issue
The matter of crime and safety has been and remains a grave concern for the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) and with recent criminal activity “the matter has escalated in priority for the organization as it also should for the…
The Editor Speaks: Curiouser and curiouser
We have published in full (under Breaking News) the full transcript of the Press Release from the elected Independent candidates who have “set the record straight”. It is a very curious Press Release and does not bode well for a…
Yet another twist to the formation of a government in Cayman Islands
From Da Vibes GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, May 30 2017 (Caribbean News Service) – There is yet another twist to the formation of a government in this British Overseas Territory following the May 24 general elections that resulted in none…
Bush does turn-around and is now to become Premier leading Independents
After a meeting with Dr Steve Tomlinson last night McKeeva Bush is now to become Premier of the Cayman Islands again. He has rescinded the deal he earlier struck with Alden McLaughlin Leader of the Progressives. Al Suckoo will be…
Fire truck Handover Held on Cayman Brac
Cayman Islands Fire Service Vehicle Handover Ceremony The newest and most modern aerodrome fire truck in the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) fleet was officially unveiled on Thursday, 4 May 2017, during a vehicle handover ceremony. Government leaders, airport officials…
The Editor Speaks:Tourism results make good reading for Progressives
With a sitting MLA, Alva Sukoo and an ex-MlA Gilbert McLean both standing for Bodden Town in the May’s election it is going to be a hard fought contest for the Progressives to win. Suckoo won on the coat tails…
Cayman Tourism Showcase
Cayman Islands Minister of Tourism opens tourism showcase Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 8 November 2016 – The Minister of Tourism, the Hon Moses Kirkconnell, opened the Tourism Showcase with the State of the Industry Address this morning. Attendees primarily from…