Topic: environment
Environmental study for pier project
An environmental impact assessment will form part of the business case for the planned cruise berthing facilities in George Town harbour.
Fishing threat to Cayman’s sharks
Shark populations in Cayman Islands’ waters could be at risk from overfishing, including shark-finning, researchers have warned.
Sandbar stingray numbers rising
While the number of stingrays counted at the Sandbar are down considerably on earlier years, the latest census shows the population size is making a comeback.
Lost headstone found, returned
James Ebanks headstone returned to West Bay family members after being found in the bushes on South Sound waterfront.
Dolphin Discovery rays released
Six stingrays got their first taste of freedom in more than a year Friday when Department of Environment officers released them back into the sea after transporting them from Dolphin Discovery.
Stingray census under way
Update: Department of Environment and Dolphin Discovery staff on Friday morning released back into the wild six stingrays.
Cooking with the Trust Cayman-style cuisine on the menu
Enjoy a delicious night this Wednesday with the Natinal Trust and Da Fish Shack
Fish Files: Yellow Tail Damselfish
Fish files takes a look at a common reef dweller - the yellow tail damselfish
Editorial for 11 July: Cayman GDP on the rise
Together with the stronger economic performance, the population in Cayman is growing once more to over 56,000.
Five years for cocaine inside tennis ball
Lindsay Orlando Dixon was sentenced to five years imprisonment for possession with intent to supply cocaine, most of which was found in a tennis ball in his car.
Turtles on track for record year
This year's turtle nesting season looks set to be even more successful than last year's record showing.
July 2013 market update
Local real estate broker James Bovell discusses property trends and highlights infrastructure issues in Cayman.
Departing gift from artist
The National Gallery has secured a recent work by artist Joe Bernard for the National Collection.
Sevens makes them try harder
Rugby sevens used to be an occasional, fun distraction from the traditional 15s game but now sevens has evolved into a huge opportunity for small countries like the Cayman Islands to progress rapidly and over-achieve.
Learning all about mangroves
Get them while they're young. That's the philosophy behind an ongoing mangrove education programme within Cayman's schools.
Bye to coach Lambert
At the Camana Bay Aquatic Club’s last local competition on the swim calendar was also head coach Katie Lambert’s last meet with the club.
More teens having babies
Rates of teenage pregnancy in the Cayman Islands are relatively high. Girls who have babies at such a young age often lack the emotional and financial support the need to raise a child.
Unsung heroes are honoured at Stingray Awards night
Sunset House owner Adrien Briggs was honoured for a lifetime contribution to the tourism industry at the 10th annual Stingray Awards last week.
National Sevens speed up prep
Rugby Sevens in Cayman are beginning preparations for a major tournament.
Editorial for 28 June: The fallacy of government 'stimulus'
In the view of the new government, government comes first and the private sector comes second.
Meet the auditor general
Cayman's auditor general gives his views on how things are progressing as he begins his second three-year stint here.
Monsanto fiscal 3Q profit slips 3 percent
Monsanto's fiscal third quarter net income slipped 3 percent, as hits to
the agricultural product company's cotton and soybean seed segments
weighed on revenue growth.
Commission issues Constitution Day message
On 4 July, 1959 the concept of constitutional development began in the Cayman Islands after Caymanian Assemblymen petitioned the United Kingdom resulting in the issuance of a Royal Order-in-Council.
Businesses lose millions to fraud
The average company loses as much as five percent of its revenue to fraud every year, according to a global study.
Camana Bay camps help budding Federers serve and volley
Now that schools are out there is a healthy option at Camana Bay’s summer camp which offer fun, education and experience for kids of all ages and interests.
CIMA promotes gender equality in the workplace
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority is providing formal training to its staff on the Gender Equality Law
British discuss aiding tourism during summit
The UK has been discussing tourism matters at a special conference.
Thompson earns ‘Proud’ award
At 18 years old, when it comes to achieving her goals, Kylie Thompson is no stranger to perseverance.
Electricity, petrol set for summer months
With petrol prices holding steady and CUC's June rate trise in place, Cayman appearad ready for boosted energy consumption through the summer.
Little ones really tried their best
The 2013 Solomon Harris Try-This-Tri at Camana Bay on the Queen’s Birthday holiday was another immense success.
Hospital CEO Yearwood recalls her UWC school days in Wales
Chief Executive of the Health Services Authority Lizzette Yearwood learned years ago as a UWC student how to live and work in a multicultural environment and still uses those lessons today.
Octopus pots help tell story of global marine debris problem
The presence of plastic octopus pots on beaches on Little Cayman and throughout the Caribbean is shedding light on how the oceans’ currents are distributing a huge assortment of marine debris around the world.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Bank hosts infrastructure, financing conference
The regional conference is designed to promote public and private sector cooperation in generating investment opportunities, and increasing the availability of capital for infrastructure development
Garbage collection still not on track
A chronic shortage of working garbage trucks that saw rubbish collections throughout Grand Cayman halved earlier this year has eased off somewhat but problems still persist, the Department of Environmental health has admitted.
Health minister tours hospital, meets staff
New Minister of Health Osbourne Bodden toured the Cayman Islands Hospital last week as he begins to familiarise himself with the departments and agencies he will oversee during his term in office.
Artwork sale to help school arts centre
Art lovers have until Friday, 21 June, to bid on three pieces of art up for grabs at A.L. Thompson's store in George Town.
Tough road ahead for Cayman
Writer says new Cayman Islands government has a tough road ahead.
Young musicians shine bright
Judges at the 2013 Butterfield Young Musician of the Year had a tough time picking a winner Saturday night, choosing after much deliberation 12-year-old singer Hannah Fowler.
ACCA study: Investors have lost trust in company reports
A sizeable majority of investors say they place more value on information generated from outside a company than on traditional corporate reports.
Bodden Town coalition celebrates ‘dump’ victory
Cautioning that the fight is not finished, the Coalition to Keep Bodden Town Dump Free has declared victory
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Lionfish spread into Mediterranean
Lionfish have been found in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in 20 years, sparking concerns that a widespread invasion of the species looms.
CTA takes heritage to school
High school students learn more about heritage.
HospiceCare gets RBC help
RBC Cayman helps raise money for Cayman HospiceCare.
CCMI educates area students on the natural environment
50 primary school students had a close up encounter with the local natural environment facilitated by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute
Leaf blowers must be the perfect gizmo for a lazy man
Leaf Blowers are unnecessary, says Barefoot Man.
Genteel Janelle
Genteel Janelle desperately needs a home and a human for company
Medical techs converge on Cayman
The Cayman Islands hosted a biannual regional council meeting of the Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists for the first time last month.
Rock iguana ‘Nelson’ reappears
Nearly a year after being released back into the wild, Nelson, an injured rock iguana who was nursed back to health last year, has made a reappearance on Cayman Brac.
Workers accidentally cut Internet cable
Workmen accidentally sliced through an underground cable on Tuesday affecting internet access at several government departments.
Neighbours want Kai PAD info
Neighbours and the developer speak out on the Cayman Kai planned area development.
New backers will tri for it to be great
The annual triathlon event towards the end of the year is has a new backer to ensure its continued smooth running.
CIBC FirstCaribbean appoints senior execs
The board of directors of CIBC FirstCaribbean has appointed three senior executives
Hedge Funds Care Cayman grant supports Crisis Centre
Hedge Funds Care Cayman has again partnered with the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre as major sponsors of the Children and Youth Programme.
Students ‘scared straight’
Students at John Gray High School heard from experts in gangs, guns and drugs in an anti-crime day.
Diver suffered heart attack
An off-duty police officer died from a heart attack while SCUBA diving off Grand Cayman, a coronor’s jury heard.
Purple’s event sure to kick on
Karate in the Cayman Islands has always been incredibly popular and with the introduction of an annual national championships the sport’s growth amongst youngsters looks assured.
Save our Youth Family Fun Day
A family fun day and football extravaganza is to take place for charity.
Kids summer camps
Camps are a great way to keep little ones active over the long summer vacation
The Ritz-Carlton gets kidcentric
The
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is the ultimate playground for kids this
summer with two distinct camps that can also be combined into one.
Smart house technology proves a smart move
When building his new house, Rohan Small decided to take a leap into the future.
As a man is, so he sees
Computers the size of grains of sand? Surely not.
Independents call for electoral reform
A switch to a “one man, one vote” system is essential to the future of independents, running on their own, in the Cayman Islands, according to some of the candidates who missed out in George Town.
PADI backflips on lionfish spearing courses
SCUBA dive training organisation PADI has done an about-face on qualifying instructors to teach students how to spear and cull lionfish.
Bodden Town is PPM country
The Progressives were headed for a strong showing in Bodden Town, with three or four seats likely.
Stingrays are protected
Expanded legal protection for stingrays in the waters of the Cayman Islands came into effect Friday.
George Town landfill closes for elections
Officials from the Department of Environmental Health’s (DEH) is
advising the public that the George Town Landfill will be close from
3pm, Wednesday 22, May 2013, for Elections day
Powell to ensure CPL runs well
The inaugural Caribbean Premier League tournament is only a couple of months away and officials have recently concluded a tour of the six franchise countries – Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago – meeting with government ministers of sports and tourism, cricket board executives, stadium management teams, owners and tourism authorities.
Developing world has most tourism biodiversity
Small Island Developing States are hotspots of world biodiversity but this is under threat.
Protesters want dump to stay put
Campaigners against a waste management facility in the Bodden Town area maintain it is the wrong option for the Cayman Islands.
