ENVIRONMENT
Efforts underway to certify Little Cayman as a Dark Sky Place
Plans are underway to secure Little Cayman’s certification under the International Dark Sky Places Programme.
Cayman protected areas expanded under 2026 order
Six ecologically significant sites across Cayman have been formally designated under the National Conservation (Protected Areas) Order 2026.
Promising signs of post-bleaching recovery on Little Cayman’s reefs
Marine scientists say there are 'promising' early signs of recovery on Little Cayman's reefs following 2023's devastating coral bleaching.
Little Cayman airport to remain at current site
Government has confirmed that Little Cayman’s Edward Bodden Airfield will remain in its current location, bringing a decisive end to years of uncertainty over the future of the island’s only airport.
Cayman sees return of the swallows
Large numbers of barn swallows can be seen in the Cayman Islands right now as huge numbers of these birds migrate from South America to North America.
Free bulk home-waste collection begins next month
Residents can dispose of unwanted furniture, appliances and other large household items in the annual bulk waste collection.
Scientists anticipate record-breaking sargassum year for 2026
Scientists warn that the Caribbean could be heading toward another major, and potentially record-breaking year for sargassum.
Orchid fans turn up early for Botanic Park’s annual Orchid Show & Sale
Hundreds of orchid fans descended upon Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park at the weekend for the 2026 Orchid Show & Sale.
Shark recovery in Cayman brings rise in fishing encounters
A decade after sharks were first protected in Cayman, early signs of recovery are beginning to emerge, alongside a rise in fisher encounters.
Cat cull can continue as legal challenge unfolds
Cayman’s controversial feral cat culling programme is not subject to any court-ordered halt and can continue as a legal challenge proceeds.
















