Cayman: Protect Our Future on motion passed by parliament to build EWA without the EIA
POF is saddened and disappointed at Parliament’s passing of a motion to begin the extension of the EWA without an EIA. Systems and laws have been put into place to allow for sustainable development in Cayman in order to protect…
Jean-Michel Cousteau statement on Cayman Islands Port Enhancement project and clarification
Statement Dec 2 2019 In the early stages of this process, I was asked to voice my environmental concerns on video regarding a proposed cruise and cargo port enhancement project in the Cayman Islands. At that time, I had some…
Cayman Islands’ Leader of the Opposition calls for Cruise Port Contingency Plan
With the latest Tourism Department figures showing a bumper year for cruise ship passenger arrivals in 2018, surpassing the trend of steadily increasing annual figures, the Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Ezzard Miller has expressed concerns about the lack…
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Two cruise lines commit to Cayman Islands berthing facility
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (1 December, 2018) The Cayman Islands Government has received formal financial commitments from two cruise lines on Tuesday 27th November, 2018 and Cabinet has approved the terms from the cruise lines. The Ministry of Tourism is…
Oil dips on concerns about rising U.S. output, OPEC tensions
By Stephen Eisenhammer, Reuters From Times of India LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices dipped on Wednesday on renewed concerns about the efficacy of OPEC-led production cuts due to rising tensions within the export group over Qatar and growing U.S. output….
The Editor Speaks: Ironwood or deadwood
Because the Cayman Islands government quite rightly has asked for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on the proposed East-West Arterial (EWA) extension, Ironwood have issued a statement hinting the whole proposed development may not go ahead. Why? It is not…
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Community Events Apostle 13 & the Disciple of Demons Play with music & dance FOUR performances only Opens Thu Oct 22- Sat Oct 24 7:30pm & Sun Oct 25 3:00pm St George’s Anglican Church Hall Tickets $15 (A) $5 (C)…
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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…
Consultants appointed to conduct cruise berthing EIA
The George Town cruise berthing project took a major step forward this week when consultants were appointed to carry out the environmental impact assessment and marine engineering performance specifications. In keeping with government’s commitment, the tender process was carried out…
