Cruise Berthing Facility = Job Creation and Security
The port will create 490 construction jobs and 1,000 permanent jobs.
Cruise Berthing Facility = Securing the Cruise Industry
Tourism is one of the two main pillars of our economy and we must protect it.
Cruise Berthing Facility = Upgraded Cargo Port
The cargo port is deteriorating and at capacity – we must upgrade if we want our economy to grow.
Why Build?
Building the proposed cruise berthing facility provides a better experience for cruise tourists and will act as a catalyst for the revitalisation of our Capital. Cruise tourism is an essential part of our economy, employing 4,500 Caymanians and boosting the economy by $200 million. Without the piers, we risk the success we have worked so hard to build. Find out more about why the cruise berth facility is essential to safeguard jobs and the economy.
Latest Blogs
Cayman Compass:
The issue explained – Key details from the planned cruise and cargo port project
Read a useful Q&A from James Whittaker for the Cayman Compass.
Why is the Cayman Islands Government so committed to the Cruise Berth Facility?
The role of Government is to create the conditions for the economy to thrive and for people to access good jobs.
Cruise Berthing Facility – Correcting Inaccuracies
Despite repeated attempts to communicate clearly and concisely with the public about the proposed cruise berth facility, its funding and the procurement process currently taking place, several inaccuracies continue to circulate.
FAQs
By how much will the proposed cruise berthing facility boost the economy? How many jobs will the project create? What will happen if we do not build? How will the project be paid for?
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