Topic: environment
Germany’s precision was key
One of the most popular posts that went viral on Facebook had the caption: “Portugal have Ronaldo, Argentina have Messi, Brazil have Neymar, but Germany have got a team.”
Paid-parking system plagues airport for eight years
Owen Roberts International Airport’s paid-parking system continues to be plagued by glitches since it was first installed in early 2006.
Triathlon gives $1,500 to girls home
The Cayman Islands Triathlon Association recently presented $1,500 to the Children and Youth Services Foundation to assist in the expansion project of the Francis Bodden Girls Home.
Turtle hatching begins on Little Cayman
The first turtle nest of the season has hatched on Little Cayman.
Education debate: Minister Rivers, you have the floor
We applaud Minister Tara Rivers for being bold enough to consider a bold solution to Cayman's public school failings.
Climate change impacting Cayman’s reefs, UN says
Global warming is causing trillions of dollars of damage to coral reefs, presenting a growing economic challenge to small island states, according to a United Nations report.
A telling tale of two diverse visions
Accountability, self-reliance, hard work and empowerment must be the proper message of Cayman's leaders, including the National Workforce Development Agency.
Filmmakers off to New York
Three budding young movie directors have won a week-long scholarship at the New York Film Academy for their video shorts about the Cayman Islands.
Show bar to open on island
A new show bar is set to open in Grand Harbor.
When politicians ignore the issues — and the voters
Lawmakers who do not recognize popular consensus will pay a steep price in the next election.
Clifton Hunter cost $6 million to ‘fix’
In its first year of operation, Grand Cayman’s Clifton Hunter High School incurred some $6 million in repair costs and another $2.4 million in operational expenses.
Dart launches wellness program
Some 200 Dart Cayman employees have signed up for a new wellness program, VirginPulse, which is part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group.
Fishy dilemma for restaurants
Lionfish are being imported from Central America to feed a growing demand for the dish in Cayman Islands restaurants.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news.
Chamber revives government performance survey
How do you rate the Cayman Islands government at the moment? The Chamber of Commerce wants to know.
Tourism minister denies conflict over marinas
The debate over plans for three new marina developments in Cayman Brac has escalated into a political row amid accusations of ‘cronyism and nepotism’ from the Leader of the Opposition.
Conservation law moves a step closer
The long-awaited National Conservation Law has taken another small step forward.
Last paychecks for civil servant benched since ’99
A Cayman Islands civil servant will soon receive the last of his 15-years worth of paychecks without having worked for government since the last century.
Students hope for greener Cayman
Hope Academy is calling on residents to help it build a sustainable green school.
When DoE zeal collides with objectivity
Can the owners of the Alexander Hotel, or any developer, hold a reasonable expectation of objectivity when dealing with the Department of Environment?
Turtle data in marina row disputed
Leaked emails between a Department of Environment officer and a volunteer suggest officials included information in a report on the Alexander Hotel’s planned marina project without knowing if it was correct, according to the hotel’s owner.
A role model for youth
Former Miss Teen Cayman Islands runner-up Mariah Tibbetts is recognized for academic excellence.
Two million more high net worth individuals in 2013
Nearly two million people became high net worth individuals last year as wealth levels reached a record high.
DEH cracking down on illegal food vendors
A popular food truck owner of the Rolling Stove is up in arms after claims were made in the Legislative assembly last week suggesting food trucks were not adhering to food safety regulations.
Summer camp roundup
There are a wide range of camps to keep youngsters entertained over the long summer holidays.
Budget records error-ridden
A number of mistakes in government budget records are revealed.
IRS changes offshore disclosure regime
The Internal Revenue Service announced changes to its offshore voluntary compliance programs that will provide new options to Caymanians who also have U.S. citizenship or green card status
Writer: Food safety about food, not ‘food trucks’
Local food truck operator writes about improtance of following guidelines and regulations.
Hotel closes as marina controversy continues
The Alexander Hotel closed its doors on Sunday as its owners’ plans to build a marina on the premises continued to cause controversy and allegations of favoritism on Cayman Brac.
Paddlers plunged into events
England captain Alastair Cook says his team can use their performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka as a springboard for an exciting new era.
The hosts took six wickets after tea in a thrilling final session but were denied a victory by Sri Lanka's final pair, who batted out five balls to salvage a draw at Lord's.
Food trucks fuel health concerns among lawmakers
Officials warn members of the public that they eat from unlicensed mobile restaurants at their own risk.
Funding for National Museum not replaced
Funding for the Cayman Islands National Museum archival space is left in question.
Minister call for stronger enforcement of ‘lax’ litter laws
Legislators are calling for better enforcement of littering laws and prosecution of people who illegally dump in the Cayman Islands.
GT Landfill equipment failing
The Department of Environmental Health is spending $35,000 per month on rental equipment for the landfill.
Health concerns raised over dump fires
The health impacts and the toxicity of smoke during a fire at the George Town landfill are unknown due to lack of air sampling equipment, the head of the department in charge of the dump tells legislators.
Companies see tax as a growing risk
The OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project is seen as a major risk.
Liquor license renewals set for August
Liquor license renewals must be submitted by August 18.
Literacy workshops held during Child Month
Students, teachers and parents got together in literacy workshops throughout Child's Month in May.
Going forward through the ‘rear-view mirror’
All too often the local opposition to change is grounded in emotional appeals to a vision of a Cayman Islands that has long since slipped away.
A bird’s-eye view of bird watching
The Cayman Islands has 17 unique subspecies of birds, so visit any of the National Trust's ideal bird watching sites to start building your "life-list" of birds.
Alexander Hotel to close
The Alexander Hotel in Cayman Brac is closing indefinitely – the latest twist in a long-running saga over controversial plans to build a marina on the property.
Defilement by coach was ‘serious breach of trust’
The coach of a young girls sports club was sentenced to four years and eight months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to defilement of a 13-year-old team member.
National Museum funding transferred to dump
The landfill gets more money for operations at the expense of the national museum.
Stingrays wrap up the season
Swimmers get the chance to wind down for the summer after this weekend’s pool meet.
The 2014 Caledonian Global Meet, hosted by the Stingray Swim Club of Grand Cayman at the Lions Aquatic Centre, runs from Friday and finishes on Sunday, the last domestic meet of the 2013-14 competitive season for Cayman’s age group swimmers.
Panton tackles liquor license ‘black market’
Cabinet is considering lifting a moratorium on new liquor licensing partly due to the “black market” on which licenses are bought and rented.
Small funding cut for Cayman Turtle Farm
The Cayman Turtle Farm will get nearly $1 million less in funding this year but retains the full support and financial backing of the government.
Halfway house hopes hang in balance
West Bay residents have submitted a petition to relocate a new women's shelter.
Nominal bids accepted for tire pile
Government appears to have finally given up hope of making any money out of a huge stockpile of used tires at the George Town landfill site.
Brackers keen on idea of recycling
Cayman Brac residents tackle recycling issues with Service Club Kiwanis and Rotary Sunrise.
Duty eliminated on visiting wedding attire
Brides will no longer pay duty on wedding dresses following changes to the Customs Tariff Law.
Try-This-Tri open to adults too
Triathlon’s popularity is growing exponentially in Cayman and children will soon get another chance to be introduced to the sport in a completely safe and adequately supervised environment.
Governor: Budget will lower cost of living
A national apprenticeship scheme to get young people into work, a road building program in George Town and a cut in duty on fuel imports, were among the highlights of government’s policy agenda outlined in Governor Helen Kilpatrick's Throne Speech on Monday.
Levy: Coed will raise summer flag
After a highly popular coed competition, the stage is set for a boom in flag football’s numbers this summer.
Be aware of turtles, DOE says
A 300-pound turtle that died from injuries when it was struck by a boat propeller has prompted cautions from the Department of Environment during turtle breeding and nesting season.
Health ministry names new CFO
Nellie Pouchie-Solomon is the new chief financial officer of the Ministry of Health.
New art collective exhibits at Camana Bay
Artists in a new collective known as C4 will exhibit together for the first time with their show “X1” on May 23 at Camana Bay.
Students warn against water pollution
Students complete a one-month educational project on water pollution.
Rooney carries England load again
Now that domestic football has wrapped up all thoughts turn to the World Cup in Brazil next month and for England manager Roy Hodgson he hopes their campaign will not end in under-achievement as usual.
George Town Landfill: Engineers report on fumes and safety
Concerned parents at Cayman International School have been told that gases from the dump pose no safety concern to their children.
New campaign to end turtle farming
A renewed campaign to stop turtle farming in Cayman is under way in the UK with wildlife campaigners lobbying the British government to intervene.
Dart plans to open distillery
Dart has submitted an application to change the use of a George Town warehouse to a distillery.
West Bay craft market on horizon
Plans are under way for a new West Bay craft market to help bring more tourists to the area, according to the district’s environmental and tourism committee chairman.
Chilling out has become a lost art
Tips on how to reduce stress levels.
Impact of cruise piers investigated
A team of consultants, headed by an international coastal engineering firm, have been hired to examine the environmental impacts of a proposed $200 million cruise ship berthing facility in Grand Cayman.
Swiss exodus? Tyco, Yahoo, others relocate to Ireland
Switzerland’s reform of its corporate tax code, plans to curb immigration from the European Union and a new initiative amending shareholder rights might lead to an exodus of multinational companies.
Mystery over dead iguanas
The sudden unexplained death of 30 green iguanas has prompted the Department of Environmental Health to issue a public health advisory, warning people not to eat the reptiles.
Decrepit affordable homes to be demolished
Occupants of dilapidated homes in West Bay say they will be left homeless if the houses are demolished.
Ray of hope at sandbar
The stingray population at the sandbar – Cayman’s most popular tourist attraction – is starting to rebound after a sharp and unexplained decline in numbers.
Tourism to review wedding fees
Tourism officials are planning a review of procedures around arrivals for weddings amid reports that visiting brides are being charged a 30 percent deposit on their dresses.
Little show, big impact
Little Cayman’s Agriculture Show was a small affair, but organizers said they are pleased with the outcome and community togetherness the day provided.
Local author pens guide to successful family living
Local
author, nurse, midwife and ordained minister, Hyacinth Grace Rose, has
published her first book, “7 Keys to Successful Family Living.”
Animals used for therapy
As animal-assisted therapy catches on locally, children and adults with special needs and senior citizens are interacting with dogs, horses and even dolphins to improve mental and physical wellbeing.
