When the world’s largest mega cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, embarked on its maiden voyage this week on an Eastern Caribbean cruise, it reignited a debate about cruising as part of the region’s tourism strategy.
Cayman’s small businesses are the lifeblood of these islands.
As we embark into 2024, the road ahead is brimming with opportunities for Cayman but at the same time equally fraught with challenges.
There’s a gradual but noticeable shift in Cayman’s cruise visitor sector.
Existing businesses with permission to operate under the Sunday Trading Act (2023 Revision), are advised that operations may continue, as usual, on Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December 2023 until 11:59 p.m.
Looking back, the first impression for Cayman on the recently-ended 2023 hurricane season might be ‘another lucky escape’.
Cayman executed a smooth transition of power this past week that was exemplary in the sphere of global democracy.
The decision to quite literally ‘stage’ the Oh Cayman concert featuring our local musicians deserves applause - for the performers as well as the organisers.
We have been heartened to report this week on a number of businesses and entities within the Cayman Islands who have taken it upon themselves to raise money for much-needed charities and worthy causes within our community.
While the headlines of late may have dwelt on an appalling event at John Gray High School, representatives from the education arms of government - the Ministry of Education and the Department of Educational Services - were quick to defend the reputation of school, pointing out that such violence did