It has been 8 years since Hurricane Ivan devastated the Hyatt Hotel on Grand Cayman. After years of insurance company issues, the owners are redeveloping the site. It will soon become a branded hotel which will cater to the business community. Being the first of its kind on Grand Cayman, this brings welcomed possibilities to the island. Previously catering to the tourism industry, the new hotel will host 168 rooms, a major convention center, spa and new swimming pool. Demolition work has already started, although a general contractor has yet to be named.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Cayman Brac Airport Renovation Scheduled
The Charles Kirkconnell Airport on Cayman Brac will soon be able to accommodate nonstop outgoing international flights to the US and other destinations. The renovation will commence later this year. A local Cayman Brac construction company, DSS Contractors will complete the work.
The renovation will include two phases. The first will increase the size of the existing terminal on the eastern side with a 6814 sq. ft. addition to include a check-in area, restrooms, security room, baggage screening, enlarged departure lounge and relocated cafe/bar.
The second phase will include a new 4670 sq. ft. expand on the west side resulting in a new baggage claim area.
The renovation will include two phases. The first will increase the size of the existing terminal on the eastern side with a 6814 sq. ft. addition to include a check-in area, restrooms, security room, baggage screening, enlarged departure lounge and relocated cafe/bar.
The second phase will include a new 4670 sq. ft. expand on the west side resulting in a new baggage claim area.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Beautiful Cayman Brac Home
This lovely home is located right on the edge of bluff land on Cayman Brac. Encompassing 1 acre, this 3100 sq. ft. home boasts an open-plan living area with 2 bedrooms and one office/den space. Both bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms. There is a large screened porch on the Bluff edge, in addition to an attached garage. There is plenty of undeveloped area on this parcel which has been left undeveloped. Asking price is $ 660,000 US. Contact Tranquil Realty for more details!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Electric Cars Come to the Brac
The Wheego LiFe electric car is now available for daily rental at The Alexander Hotel on Cayman Brac. This has been a 7 year project for John Fielder and the Cayman Automotive Group. As of Sept. 21, all-electric cars can be registered in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush stated this gives Cayman a feather in their cap being the first island in the Caribbean to offer eco-friendly cars to their visitors.
Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush stated this gives Cayman a feather in their cap being the first island in the Caribbean to offer eco-friendly cars to their visitors.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Bluff Edge Home For Sale!
This lovely home is located right on the edge of bluff land on Cayman Brac. Encompassing 1 acre, this 3100 sq. ft. home boasts an open-plan living area with 2 bedrooms and one office/den space. Both bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms. There is a large screened porch on the Bluff edge, in addition to an attached garage. There is plenty of undeveloped area on this parcel which has been left undeveloped. Asking price is $ 660,000 US. Contact Tranquil Realty for more details!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Brac Airport Getting Facelift
The Charles Kirkconnell International Airport, formerly known as Gerrard-Smith Airport on Cayman Brac will begin an upgrade to its facility in two phases. Phase One will include an east-side expansion and renovations to its existing building, almost doubling its current size. Work will start in August, concluding sometime in 2013. Phase Two will expand the west side of the building and will be started at a later date when funds from CIAA become available.
The expansion will enable proper baggage screening equipment to be housed, enabling direct flights to and from the US. As it stands currently, passengers traveling to and from the Brac must stop in Grand Cayman first.
The expansion will enable proper baggage screening equipment to be housed, enabling direct flights to and from the US. As it stands currently, passengers traveling to and from the Brac must stop in Grand Cayman first.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Adaptive Divers Come to the Brac
Dive Pirates, a not-for-profit organization from Houston, Texas brought a group of divers with varying degrees of special physical needs to Cayman Brac for a week scuba diving. Eels On Wheels, another adaptive dive group from Austin, Texas visited recently as well with 76 divers. These dive clubs teach people with quadriplegia, paraplegia, and amputations to dive.
The Department of Tourism has been steadily increasing its support of such groups as Cayman has a well-earned reputation of catering to individuals with physical disabilities. Diving brings a much welcomed freedom to these divers. “For the past seven years we’ve heard from our recipients the joy in getting out of a wheelchair and swimming underwater over shipwrecks and coral reefs off the shores of Cayman Brac,” said Sophie Wimberley, co-founder of the Dive Pirates. “We also have ten of our past recipients joining us on this year’s trip, which is a testament to our success that we’ve introduced them to a sport that they can enjoy for years to come.”
The Department of Tourism has been steadily increasing its support of such groups as Cayman has a well-earned reputation of catering to individuals with physical disabilities. Diving brings a much welcomed freedom to these divers. “For the past seven years we’ve heard from our recipients the joy in getting out of a wheelchair and swimming underwater over shipwrecks and coral reefs off the shores of Cayman Brac,” said Sophie Wimberley, co-founder of the Dive Pirates. “We also have ten of our past recipients joining us on this year’s trip, which is a testament to our success that we’ve introduced them to a sport that they can enjoy for years to come.”
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