Topic: environment
More garbage space predicted
Cayman's Mount Garbage dump could have more than seven years life left in it if it is re-organised.
Today’s Editorial September 15: Setting sights on climate change
Whether you believe in climate change or not, you have to admit that weather around the world seems a bit out of kilter.
LC airport plans reviewed
During the recent Ministers' visit, Little Cayman residents expressed interest in government's next step regarding the proposed site for a new airport.
MC out, DEH in
The Department of Environmental Health will pick-up where MC Restoration left off in the Hurricane Ivan clean-up process.
Dive Aid helps victims
September 11, the date Cayman suffered the ravages of Hurricane Ivan last year, will see a special fund-raiser here in aid of the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast.
Mango Manor has local appeal
During his first official visit to the Sister Islands last week, Minister for Tourism, Environment, Investment and Commerce Charles Clifford visited the well-known hotels and resorts. However, his packed itinerary also allowed him to get acquainted with the smaller -
Taxi fare OK’d
The Public Transport Board unanimously approved, without any changes, the increase in fares requested by the Taxi Tour Operators Association at a meeting held on Thursday.
A summer of fun
Watching water being bottled, seeing piglets suckle and watching fish follow their human feeder were just some of the fun activities 21 children experienced this summer.
Travel specialists donate school supplies
Cayman travel specialists from the Southwestern US, here on a familiarisation trip with the Department of Tourism, donated much needed supplies such as pens, pencils, notebooks, coloured paper, rulers and books to the many children's camps taking place this summer.
JA disaster fund short
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Disaster management official Dr. Barbara Carby has rapped Government for not adequately financing the 17-year-old National Disaster Fund.
New CAL board means business
The new board of Cayman Airways is to reduce the airline's expenditure by doing a full cost identification and evaluation and it will make the results known to the public, according to Director and CEO Michael Adam.
Acoustic tags track grouper
A new component has been added to the Department of Environment's continued effort to characterise the Nassau grouper spawning aggregation in Little Cayman.
Safety standards under the scope
A post-Ivan increase in the number of construction companies and an accompanying rise in industrial accidents have prompted the government to host a five-day safety course.
Everyone can help
Empowering communities to take charge of their own recovery is vital to any disaster management plan, said visiting disaster mitigation and resilience expert Professor Ian Davis.
Turtle needs a name
A green sea turtle released by the Cayman Turtle Farm 17 years ago recently became the first turtle to have a satellite transmitter attached to it for the purpose of monitoring its movement.
Dolphin debate re-opens
Local campaign group Keep Dolphins Free in the Cayman Islands is still pushing against any captive dolphin facilities in Cayman in a fresh move this week with the new Government.
Today’s Editorial August 10: Dolphin debate begins
The great dolphin debate is about to be waged again. Plans are well under way to put a captive dolphin facility at the Turtle Farm.
These paintings absolutely original
youngsters from Cobalt Coast Sea camp Outreach program have raised $1,465.00 for the environment through art.
Car dilemma
The Government's Chief Information Officer Patricia Ebanks has issued a call to people who have derelict cars near their houses to expedite their disposal and bring back the beauty of Grand Cayman.
Cruise review examined
The rescheduling of cruise-ships to help cope with the congestion caused by several arriving at the same time is being looked into, Tourism Minister Charles Clifford said Wednesday.
Fishing licences required
The Department of Environment and Marine Conservation Board are reminding the public that a fishing license is required for work permit holders who wish to fish from shore for consumption.
Hot drain well water a mystery
A mystery bubbled to the surface in Cayman Kai when 170-degree water was found in a 73-foot drain well that was drilled last week.
Cayman has 11 new JPs
Eleven people have been appointed to serve as Justice of the Peace so far this year, with 11 others appointed in 2004.
South Sound friends plan treks
Taking gardening outside of the garden, Friends of South Sound have established an informal group to provide information about Cayman's native plants and give Cayman's emerging coastal vegetation a helping hand.
Cumber Avenue gets a facelift
Residents in the district of Bodden Town were very pleased last Saturday to see major clean-up taking place in the area.
Ministerial responsibilities assigned
The changes in Cabinet Ministers' responsibilities, which took effect 1 July, mean the reshuffling of several government entities among the various ministries and portfolios.
Ritz to ‘put Cayman on the map’
The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman, under construction on Seven Mile Beach, will be the finest Ritz Carlton in the system, Minister for Tourism Charles Clifford was told on a visit to the site last week.
Shelter wardens on the job
When Hurricane Dennis was expected to affect Cayman, Ms Babry Dale Hurlston began her duties as North Side shelter warden at 2.30pm on Thursday.
Mould poses health problem
Mould does not just spoil walls and personal items, fungi can also seriously affect people's health.
Tourism industry urged to tackle mould
Tourists visiting the Cayman Islands from the United States will be very aware of any problems with moulds on buildings, a visiting lawyer has warned the tourism industry.
John Gray Recyclers have global reach
Despite the hurdles caused by Hurricane Ivan, a local environmental youth club has remained active supporting projects in the Cayman Islands and abroad.
Brac’s cemetery needs to be assessed
An assessment of Cayman Brac's future cemetery requirements is to be undertaken, the Legislative Assembly heard.
MC defends actions
MC Restoration owner Tom Moffitt said his company did its best to separate pressure treated wood from other vegetative materials before burning, but admitted some of the arsenic-coated wood was burned during the clean-up process.
Debris ash long a concern
The Cayman Islands Water Authority has been concerned about the management of ash from burned Hurricane Ivan debris since last November, water resources engineer Hendrik van Genderen said this week.
Turtles need human help
The Cayman Islands was almost literally borne on the back of the Green Sea Turtle.
Human touch saves turtle
East End residents got a call from the wild on Sunday.
Toxic ash poses problem
The Cayman Islands Government will immediately begin collecting between 14,000 cubic yards and 18,000 cubic yards of arsenic-contaminated ash created by the burning of Hurricane Ivan debris, Cabinet Minister Arden McLean said on Friday.
Honour the Earth Sunday
World Environment Day is a UN initiative to stimulate awareness of the natural world around us and encourage people to be environmentally active.
Caymanian receives US award
An East Ender who has been resident in the United States for the 35 years has been recognized by the state of New Jersey, which has renamed a Water Environment Association award in his honour.
Minister Clifford confronts issues
New Minister for Tourism and Environment Charles Clifford said he believes climate change is an important issue that people need to realise is real.
Wounded turtle escapes
The wounded green sea turtle found in East End waters earlier this week has escaped.
Battery recycling gets a jump start
The Department of Environment Health has jump started its battery recycling efforts, expecting to ship 14 containers with more than 17,500 used batteries by the end of the month.
Dolphin facility pushes forward
Dolphin Discovery (Cayman) Ltd. is pressing ahead with plans for its swim-with-dolphins facility for Grand Cayman and is hoping to have the tourist attraction operational within one year.
Clarification on pesticide letter
The letter "Blasted with pesticide spray" (Colette O'Brien, Thursday, 9 June) confuses the roles of various government departments.
UK wildlife show features Cayman turtle programme
Travel shows and magazines frequently feature the Cayman Islands as having some of the best diving in the world.
Honour the Earth Sunday
World Environment Day is a UN initiative to stimulate awareness of the natural world around us and encourage people to be environmentally active.
Cultural ambassadors in NY
Minister of Tourism, Environment, Development & Commerce Charles Clifford; Permanent Secretary Tim Hubbell, Deputy Permanent Secretary Gloria McField Nixon and Director of Tourism Pilar Bush >
Today’s Editorial: Global warming
One may have wondered if rising sea levels, dying coral reefs and the increase of tropical diseases might eventually overwhelm the Cayman Islands before government ever got around to a discussion about the impact of global warming.
Minister makes courtesy calls
Newly appointed Minister for Tourism, Environment, Development and Commerce Charles Clifford began his official visits to the departments that fall under his ministry on Monday 23 May,
West Bay dock on hold
The proposed West Bay Cruise Tender Facility is on hold until the government decides whether to go forward with the project, Minister of Tourism Charles Clifford said Monday.
Today’s Editorial: Award means diversity
The Cayman Islands has been in competition with the world and has come out on top.
DOE gets $350,000 grant
The Department of Environment has secured a grant to the value of US$350,000, which will provide funding for a three year project entitled, "In Ivan's Wake".
Watch out – Sea Itch is about
Swimmers beware - it is Sea Itch season and some swimmers are suffering its irritating effects.
Climate change conference in Cayman
The Cayman Islands Department of Environment along with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (UK) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (Belize) are hosting a workshop for local and UK Overseas Territories government planners from 2 to 3 June.
Ministers get tasks
Governor Bruce Dinwiddy announced the temporary and permanent ministerial responsibilities of the five recently elected members of Cabinet on Tuesday after consultation with Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts.
Hurricane exercise is today
Don't be alarmed if you see Public Works Department and National Roads Authority staff erecting shutters on numerous government buildings today.
Students to raise funds for DOE, National Trust
The Rogest Kids Gallery Programme during Kids Sea Camp in Grand Cayman includes a special international marine artist this year, and local students will be participating in the activities.
DoT restructuring
Internal restructuring is to take place at the Department of Tourism.
Camana Bay open house draws hundreds
The open house for the new Camana Bay development attracted more than 200 contractors, vendors, suppliers and construction workers Wednesday.
Children at heart of day
The following is an Earth Day message from Minister for Tourism, Environment, Development & Commerce McKeeva Bush.
Sea turtle nesting season begins
May signals the start of the sea turtle nesting season in the Cayman Islands and the staff of the Department of Environment will begin monitoring the beaches.
Environmental fellowships offered
Three environmental scholarships are being offered at the University of Exeter in Cornwall.
Barkers park gets facelift
Kids from the Caymanand Bonaventure Home, along with visitorsresidents spent three hours in a massive beach clean up at Barkers National Park on Saturday afternoon for Earth Day.
Youngsters have fun at Eco-Art Party
Youngsters went wild with paints and recyclable materials in front of the National Gallery Friday.
NS candidate takes business approach
Sustainable and integrated policies on development will be the key to Cayman's future, North Side candidate Derrington "Bo" Miller stated at a campaign meeting in Old Man Bay on Saturday night.
Protect children, future
The following is an Earth Week message from O'Connor-Connolly, Minister of Planning, Communications, District Administration and Information Technology.
Clean Sweep
Members of the Savannah Girls Brigade and Scouts pick up litter behind the Texaco Station in the vicinity of the Savannah United Church.
Mangrove Manpower
The Mangrove Manpower event was organised by the Department of Environment to celebrate Earth Day. More than 500 red mangroves were planted on the shoreline to help restore South Sound's greenery, which took a heavy hit from Hurricane Ivan.
Zero discharge policy tops
George Town is some nautical miles ahead of its US counterparts regarding environmental regulations for cruise ships as it is a zero discharge area for cruise ships' waste water and sewage.
Chamber seeking clean-up volunteers
Following a record turn-out of 900 people for the Chamber of Commerce Roadside and Beach Clean-up last yea, organizers are hoping that a large number will volunteer this year to help clean up Grand Cayman.
Ritz-Carlton on track
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is on schedule for a 31 October opening of all phases of the project, developer Michael Ryan said last week.
US donates to Cayman’s Shipwreck City project
The Cayman Islands is to be the recipient and pilot for the first donation of a ship from the United States' Maritime Administration (MARAD) to a foreign Government for the Cayman Islands Tourism Association's (CITA) Shipwreck City Project.
