Archive for September 3rd, 2024
CI$50k up for grabs for new tourism ideas
(CNS): The tourism ministry is offering a grant of up to $50,000 to Caymanians who come up with new, original, authentic visitor experiences to help expand the attractions and things for tourists to do when they visit the Cayman Islands. The Visitor Experience Development Grant (VEDG) is designed to increase local participation in the tourism […]
Road rage driver charged with attempted murder
(CNS): Asheimo Relando McDonald (23) from Bodden Town has been charged with attempted murder and the possession of an unlicensed firearm in connection to a road rage incident in Savannah last week. McDonald, who appeared in court yesterday, was arrested on 28 August after the vehicle he was driving collided with another vehicle and he […]
Ministry attempts to raise climate awareness
(CNS): The Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency has launched a Climate and Energy Challenge to raise awareness about climate change in the Cayman Islands. As the UPM’s commitment to prepare the country for climate change and create a more sustainable future appears to be waning, the ministry is hoping to engage the public and […]
CIG finally appoints much-needed vet board
(CNS): After failing to appoint the necessary Veterinary Board for almost seven months, officials at the agriculture ministry have finally appointed new members. The ministry said the board had lapsed for so long because of “difficulties in finding willing individuals to serve”. However, this led to a backlog of vets waiting to receive the necessary […]
300 more parking spaces coming at ORIA
(CNS): Work has begun on developing a new parking facility at Owen Roberts International Airport, which will create 300 more spaces east of the terminal. The Cayman Islands Airport Authority said the facility will offer a modern parking management system and enhanced lighting to ensure safety and convenience for all customers, as the current facilities […]
Hurricane experts expect stormy September
(CNS): The National Hurricane Center in Miami is monitoring three potential storms, as hurricane experts are all calling for a stormy September. While the season got off to a worrying start, a number of factors, including Sahara dust clouds, have dampened what was expected to be an exceptionally busy hurricane season. But as we move […]
