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Young Caymanian cyclist makes history in Barbados

Lionfish numbers declining: The hunter is now the hunted

Hurricane Erin shows threat posed even by storms that pass far...

Government struggles to maintain early warning systems

Graham Walker

Well-known driving instructor Graham Walker passes away

Cayman student to swim between islands for charity

bees

Recent bee attack highlights the danger of disturbing hives

Tropical Storm Eta during 2022 hurricane season

Hurricane preparedness urged as season enters more active period

Construction at Kailani Grand Cayman reaching the seventh floor

Kailani hotel set to recommence construction in August

Trees have been cleared while the proposed development waits a decision of the Planning Appeals Tribunal. - Photo: Supplied

Clearing of old-growth forest in George Town creates social media storm

Cayman reefs in peril due to land-based pollution, scientist says

Endangered parrots smuggled in on drug canoe find new home

Cayman sees a shift to a wetter weather pattern

Sargassum hindering Saildrone survey of Cayman waters

NOAA delivers storm surge forecasting tool for Cayman

New signs installed to help protect blue iguanas

Fishing from shore

The difficulties in banning non-Caymanians from fishing

Lenord Powery, left, and Kevin Brandon describe their encounter with an escaped crocodile.

Flashback to 1989: Men recall encounter with escaped crocodile

PPM Joey Hew and Kenneth Bryan

PPM: We are in rebuilding phase

Waves associated with Hurricane Helene come ashore by the port in George Town in September 2024.

Downgraded hurricane forecast still projects above-average season

This anhinga seabird was rescued outside the Compass Media Building on 27 June. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Compass Media staff rescues seabird entangled in hair product

Flamingo Point affordable homes development, North Side. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Affordable housing project in North Side delayed by ‘design refinements’

Sargassum comes ashore by Batabano boat ramp, West Bay on 27 June 2025. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Cayman still lacks a plan for dealing with increasing sargassum

Saharan dust plume emerges off Africa on 25 June. - Image: NASA Global Modeling and Assimilation Office

Saharan dust plume moves towards the Cayman Islands

As seafaring evolves, Cayman remains connected to sea

How Cayman got its current name

Caymanian golfer Justin Hastings returns to hero’s welcome

Construction of new dock begins at East End Heritage Beach

Pre-construction sales start for 10-storey Hyatt Centric hotel

Recent rainfall causes surge in mosquitos

Gemmell Alexander - Photo: Daily Telegraph Cayman Islands National Archive

National Archive diary describes 1938 expedition to Cayman

Cayman’s mangoes rooted in long history

Kaibo Public Beach was closed for refurbishments on 6 Sept. 2024. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Kaibo beach restoration work drags on months after closure

The colourful and varied mangoes of Cayman

Cayman farmers expect small mango harvest

Ching chings are part of what makes Grand Cayman special. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Ching ching aggression and the ‘finger wiggle’ that deflects them

Tropical Storm Eta during 2022 hurricane season

Cayman ramps up planning ahead of hurricane season

UK delivers $1M to support anti-crime, marine radar

Transparent umbrella under heavy rain against water drops splash background. Rainy weather concept.

Dry conditions mark start of rainy season

Record-breaking sargassum influx begins to hit Cayman

Orca whales have become a periodic sighting off of Grand Cayman.

Whales sighted off Grand Cayman

Progress being made to repair public docks

Little Cayman's coral reefs. - Photo: File

Deep reefs of Little Cayman may be a refuge for corals...

Over 100 young people converged on the fire service headquarters in Grand Cayman on 17 May. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Over 100 turn out for fire service recruitment drive

National Trust launches new app

tender boats and cruise ships in George Town Cayman Islands

Association for Cruise Tourism ‘deeply disappointed’ in referendum result

This southern stingray was found in the shallow water near Barefoot Beach in East End. - Photo: Supplied

Protected southern stingray found killed by Barefoot Beach

Does the weather affect voter turnout on Election Day?

Staff at Duke's Seafood & Rib Shack were removing items from the location on Tuesday, 29 April. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Jungle bar, Duke’s restaurant close after Trafalgar Place sale

Both sides of cruise berthing issue fight for hearts and minds...

Arrest made in latest hit-and-run bike collision

Cyclist in critical condition after another hit-and-run

This eagle ray with fishing line was spotted by a diver. - Photo: Ruby Stafford

Swift thinking scuba diver saves a giant eagle ray

A bicyclist was knocked down on South Church Street. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Another bicyclist struck by car on Cayman’s roads

Hurricane Helene moves away from the Cayman Islands into the Gulf of Mexico

Work continues on Cayman Islands storm surge model by NOAA

Oceanic whitetip sharks in the deep blue - Photo: Jason Washington

Cayman’s deep blue expanse offers challenges and unknown potential

An artist's rendering of NOAA's GOES-19 satellite in orbit. - Source: NOAA

New satellite could improve hurricane forecasting

George Town East candidates Oscar Bodden (IND), Emily 'Em' DeCou (TCCP), Vassel 'Bud' Johnson (CINP), and Roy McTaggart (PPM)

George Town East candidates debate flooding, erosion, finances

Cruise ship passengers arrive on shore at George Town. - Photo: File

Pro- and anti-cruise pier groups gearing up campaigns before referendum

The National Fisheries Authority of Jamaica has partnered with the World Bank to help fisherfolk target species in the open ocean. -Photo: National Fisheries Authority of Jamaica

Jamaican fishing programme creates concern in Cayman

Residents feel light earthquake tremor

Dog play in the floodwaters in Grand Cayman brought by the passage of Helene in September 2024. - Photo: Taneos Ramsay

CSU forecasts ‘above-average’ 2025 hurricane season

Waves roil outside Ocean Club during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. - Photo: Supplied

Beryl, Helene and Milton retired from list of hurricane names

Ballot boxes that will be used in the election.

Vote-buying reports prompt advisory from Elections Office

Photo special: Massive crowd takes part in Deputy Governor’s 5K

Church service held for candidates in upcoming election

Global temperatures and sea levels are rising according to global data. - Photo: - Simon Boxall

2024 was Earth’s hottest year on record — and one of...

Boyz2Men building community ties through football and fishing

Candidates for Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman from left to right: Nickolas DaCosta (CINP) and Lonny Tibbetts (IND)

Key takeaways from Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman candidates’ forum

Cleveland Julien, UCCI's STEM and health programme manager, presents at the Sustainability Symposium. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Cayman explores a profitable path forward for local agriculture

Waves hit the shore in Grand Cayman. - Photo: by Taneos Ramsey

Cayman’s schools to participate in earthquake and tsunami exercise

Key takeaways from North Side candidates’ forum

Alphonso Wright throws out a line, hoping to catch a fish. - Photo: Simon Boxall

Fishing, a way of life and means of survival, faces renewed...

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