Topic: Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture
Nearly 100 dog bite incidents reported in Cayman last year
Dog bite incidents across Cayman totalled 96 reported cases in 2025, according to data released by the Department of Agriculture.
Pallets for pups: Recycled doghouses tackle neglect in Cayman
Old shipping pallets that once carried livestock feed at the Department of Agriculture are being given a second life, this time as sturdy shelters for dogs in need.
New agricultural delivery service launched
The Department of Agriculture (DoA), under the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI), has launched a new agricultural delivery service aimed at improving access to bulk agricultural supplies for farmers across Grand Cayman. The service commenced on 27 Jan.
Cayman livestock considered to be low-risk for avian flu
Agriculture officials are increasing outreach to livestock farmers, emphasising that cattle and other livestock face a low risk at this time.
Miss Universe Cayman returns home from Thailand
Miss Universe Cayman Islands Tahiti Seymour returned home on 3 Dec. after a whirlwind three months across Asia.
Animal charity flags surge in abandoned dogs across Cayman
Animal rescue charity One Dog at a Time and the Department of Agriculture say they are seeing a troubling rise in stray and abandoned dogs.
Miss Cayman partners with government to champion food security
Newly crowned Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2025 Tahiti Moorea Seymour is using her platform to put a spotlight on one of Cayman's most critical issues – food security.
Red Poll breeding programme welcomes new calves
The Department of Agriculture reports the birth of new Red Poll calves, advancing Cayman’s local beef and food security goals.
Cayman hosts historic first red poll cattle auction
In a landmark moment for Cayman’s livestock sector, the Department of Agriculture hosted the island’s first live auction of Red Poll cattle.
Government opens egg facility to boost Cayman’s local food production
Cayman Islands’ first-ever government-operated egg production facility opened this week with the aim of boosting the island’s domestic egg production and reducing reliance on imports.
Government launches backyard garden programme
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a backyard gardening programme to increase household-level food security.
Beyond imports: Growing food security in Cayman
The story of the farmers, fishers, agri-producers, restaurants and hotels building Cayman's food security.
Feral chicken cull possible after Puerto Rico bird flu alert
A cull of feral chickens could be carried out by the government after bird flu was found in poultry in Puerto Rico.
New US rules for dogs could be ‘catastrophic’ for Cayman
Local charities say new US entry rules for dogs could have 'catastrophic' implications on their ability to send puppies overseas and could lead to more euthanisations to deal with the island's already out of control dog population.
Drug runners admit to importing 435 pounds of ganja
Two men who were caught importing 435 pounds of ganja into Cayman have entered guilty pleas in Summary Court.
Birds smuggled on alleged drug boat remain in ‘secure quarantine’
Cayman's Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the two birds allegedly smuggled on a boat into the island earlier this month are alive and remain in "secure quarantine."
Campaigners launch ‘Justice for Wilbur’ petition for abused animals
'Justice for Wilbur' campaigners have started a petition calling for stronger legal protection of animals in the Cayman Islands.
Record crowds expected for return of Brac Agriculture Show
After a three-year hiatus, the annual Cayman Brac Agriculture Show returns this Saturday, with record crowds expected to come out.
5 possible cases of bird flu detected in local chicken flock
Five possible positive cases of bird flu have been detected in a local poultry flock in Grand Cayman, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed.
Neglected and emaciated dog, a sadly routine case for charity workers
An emaciated dog discovered starving and close to death in Grand Cayman was just the latest in a series of troubling incidents of animal neglect and cruelty, overwhelmed charity workers have reported.
Man fined over dog attack
A man whose dogs mauled and dragged a woman in the streets outside his Bodden Town home has been ordered to pay a fine of $1,200 or serve a prison sentence of five weeks.
Special report: Overpopulation fuelling animal abuse and neglect
Cayman’s long, ongoing issue with animal abuse and neglect is reaching ‘crisis point’, according to the leaders of multiple non-profit organisations.
DoA ‘relieved’ as raccoon samples test negative for rabies
Samples taken from the raccoon that escaped from a shipping container in West Bay last month have tested negative for rabies, the Department of Agriculture confirmed on Wednesday.
Missing raccoon captured
The missing raccoon, which had been on the loose since 22 Oct., has been captured in West Bay, the Department of Agriculture confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.
Rabies test results from stowaway raccoon still pending
The Department of Agriculture has said it is yet to receive the results from a series of tests, including checks for rabies, conducted on samples taken from the stowaway raccoon that was captured in West Bay on 22 Oct.
Escaped raccoon presumed too young to breed
A raccoon, which escaped from a shipping container on Friday, is presumed to be a juvenile animal and may not be old enough to breed, the Department of Agriculture has said.
Raccoon hunt continues, no reported sightings
Concerns are growing that local wildlife may be facing a real threat as the search stretches on for a raccoon that escaped from a shipping container on Friday.
Raccoon on the loose, DoA warns
A raccoon, which escaped from a shipping container Friday morning, is now on the loose in West Bay, the Department of Agriculture has said.
Suspended sentence, community service in animal-cruelty case
A woman at the centre of what is believed to be the largest-ever animal-cruelty case in Cayman has been given a 50-day suspended sentenced, 180 hours of community service, a 10-year ban on owning any animal and a $12,000 compensation order.
DoA probes report of animal cruelty during storm
The Department of Agriculture is investigating at least one report of animal abuse over the weekend, stemming from a photo shared on social media appearing to show a dog chained up in standing flood water.
Man found guilty of animal cruelty
A Bodden Town businessman who caused a dog to lose an eye after denying it adequate veterinary care, has been convicted of one count of animal cruelty after a two-day trial in Summary Court.
Bumper season predicted for mangoes
Mango growers and Department of Agriculture staff are expecting a bumper crop of the fruit this year as trees are in full bloom throughout all three Cayman Islands.
Man fined for tampering with DoA trap to rescue dog
A Prospect man admitted tampering with a Department of Agriculture animal trap in which his dog became ensnared while in his neighbour’s yard. Appearing before the Summary Court Tuesday, Kenrick Baron Solomon, 39, pleaded guilty with an explanation to a single count of rescuing an impounded animal.
Woman headed to court on animal cruelty charges
Sylvia Felicity Lewis, 55, has been charged with five counts of animal cruelty in what is believed to be Cayman’s largest-ever seizure of abused dogs.
Happy ending for 42 dogs seized in animal cruelty case
In May, the Department of Agriculture confiscated 53 dogs from a Prospect home. Shortly after the seizure, an outbreak of the parvo virus – a deadly, incurable and highly contagious canine disease –forced the DoA to quarantine their kennels.
Course offered on pesticide use
The Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture is offering a six-day training course on the safe use and handling of pesticide products.
