Local video production firm (CPS) revives

By Paul Charles
paul@caymannetnews.com

Monday,  December 19, 2005

FOURTEEN months after Hurricane Ivan knocked it out of business, Caribbean Producers Services (CPS) is back in operation in Grand Cayman with its sound, digital and video production.

President and Chief Executive Officer of the CPS, Ronald Kipp, said growth in the Island’s tourism industry spurred the business back into action.

“Realising where we are and the growth being presented by the Director of Tourism and the Minister of Tourism, we feel it is an opportune time once again,” he said.

The CPS leader said the recommencement of operation comes at a time when things are picking up in the tourism industry.

“Things will pick up big and will go strong until January and then pick up again in the winter with March being the biggest month for stay-over tourism in the Cayman Islands.

Mr Kipp said a CI$100,000 capital injection breathed life into the company, leading to the hiring of two full-time and one part-time staff.

With expectation of growth in the local tourism sector, CPS is offering full-time and part-time employment to Caymanians.

“One of our strategies is to look for full-time or part-time Caymanians because there are a lot who would like to supplement their income, “ he said.

Mr Kipp, who is the major stockholder in the company, said training would be offered to nationals wanting a career in video and digital production.

The CPS will be expanding to handle all digital and video photography for diving, snorkelling and charter groups in support of Red Sail Sports at the Hyatt Regency, Marriott Beach Resort, Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa, Courtyard Marriott and the Morritt’s Tortuga Club.

The company, which is headquartered at the Hyatt Beach Suites, will execute all Red Sail Sports’ activities on the west and north sides of the Island, including Rum Point and Tortuga Club. 

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