Cayman: Preferred bidder selected for Cruise Berthing Facility
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (29 July, 2019) The Cayman Islands Government (CIG) has formally approved the selection of Verdant Isle Port Partners (VIPP) as the preferred bidder for the proposed cruise berthing facility and enhancement to the cargo facilities (CBF)….
Cayman Islands: Road closures for Prowess Music Concert, 6 & 7 December
The RCIPS is informing the public of the following road closures taking place on Thursday, 6 December, and Friday, 7 December, in order to facilitate the Prowess Music Concert. The closures will be in effect from 7:30PM to 3:00AM on…
Road Closures for Pirates Week, 7-12 November
From RCIPS The RCIPS is informing the public of the following road closures taking place next week in order to facilitate the Pirates Week festivities, and additional closures to facilitate the Remembrance Sunday Ceremony on 12 November: Wednesday, 7 November…
Cayman Islands Port Authority find no sexual harassment and/or misconduct, against a senior member of its staff after investigation
Press Release by the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands 12th July 2018 On 30 and 31 May 2018 there were certain online press reports of a complaint, including allegations of sexual harassment and/or misconduct, against a senior member of…
Cayman Islands: DCI reminds liquor licence holders to renew
From The Cayman Islands Department of Commerce and Investment Liquor licence holders – including those with music and dancing licenses – are reminded of the upcoming Annual Liquor Licence Meeting to be held September 13th, 2018. The deadline for applications…
Unprecedented tourism growth exceeding targets in Jamaica
From South Florida Caribbean News KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism in Jamaica continues to experience unprecedented growth as the industry plays a lead role in the government’s growth agenda. With three years into a five-year expansion plan set by Jamaica’s Tourism Minister,…
The Editor Speaks: Another public scandal
And so the list goes on with public officials, normally being suspended on full pay whilst inquiries are ongoing, when criminal activities are suspected. The very latest is now at The Cayman Turtle Centre where a significant amount of cash…
The Editor Speaks: Things are serious Mr. Bush
Errol Bush, The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands (PACI) Board Director has reportedly sent around emails to staff stating that things were not serious against the rumours of significant irregularities at the authority. We, and that includes the Office…
Cayman Islands Government hosts Industry Day for pre-qualified cruise port bidders
George Town, Cayman Islands (6 February, 2018) The Cayman Islands Government (CIG) held an Industry Day on Monday February 5, 2018 with pre-qualified applicants seeking to participate in the development of the Port of George Town cargo and cruise facilities…
Caribbean passengers delayed at JFK after flood, storm backlog
CMC From Nation News NEW YORK – Caribbean nationals are among scores of passengers that are expecting long delays after John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York tries to “dig out” from last Thursday’s winter storm. Scores of…