Environment

The Bahamas has become a key destination in the cruise industry's push to build larger, more controlled beach resorts, with Carnival, MSC and other lines investing in private or semi-private ports. The aim is to keep more passenger spending on site and give guests a smoother day ashore. Grand Cayman differs from the private-destination model now being pursued by the major cruise groups. Ships continue to drop anchor and tender passengers to shore. This means the port call is still shared with the island, not fully controlled by the cruise line. However, Grand Cayman remains an important cruise call in the Cayman Islands, in a region where the biggest operators are increasingly choosing destinations they own and control.

Jul 23

Regional

Puerto Rico governor’s top aides resign amid ongoing investigation

Chief of Staff Francisco Domenech and Deputy Chief of Staff Itza García, will leave their posts next month as an investigation into alleged government irregularities continues.

Jul 23

News

RAF A400M Visit Highlights UK Defence and Disaster-Response Links with Cayman Islands

The aircraft’s arrival forms part of a wider pattern of UK engagement across the Caribbean, combining humanitarian support, training and defence diplomacy.

Jul 23

Community

Parkinson's disease patients offered specialist speech therapy through HSA

As Parkinson's disease continues to rise globally, the Health Services Authority has launched the evidence based SPEAK OUT! programme.

Jul 22

Business

J.P. Morgan Opens in Nassau as Cayman’s Long Relationship Comes Under the Spotlight

The expansion draws attention to the bank's decades-long relationship with the Cayman Islands, where historical regulatory records show a changing corporate presence.

Jul 22