Topic: environment
Rare Cayman ghost orchid in bloom
The Conservation Law gives new protections to Cayman's endangered plants and animals, including the rare ghost orchid, now in bloom.
Maritime services zone for Cayman
Government has approved a designated special economic zone for maritime services companies.
New retail building opens in George Town
A new retail building has opened in downtown George Town – one of the first new developments in the capital for several years.
Shark week planned for Cayman
The Cayman Islands will host its first annual “shark week” in July as part of a three-year sponsorship deal between Dart Realty and the Guy Harvey Research Institute.
Experience 'the life of an idea' at TEDx
If you want to be inspired by storytellers and visionaries than you won’t want to miss TEDxSevenMileBeach, a one-day private event being held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort on Wed. June 10, where a selection of speakers will showcase their ideas, exploring the theme “The Life of an Idea: Plant. Nourish. Harvest.”
Moxam reflects on a year of leading Cayman's national teams
National team performing well under Moxam's leadership.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Cayman Airways forecasting improvement in finances
Cayman Airways is projecting that it will end the current financial year without a net loss for the first time on record.
Mid-market scarcity on the beach
Last month we looked at the dwindling numbers of high end opportunities along the Seven Mile Beach corridor. This month we focus on another section of the market in the same location, the mid-market sector that includes properties from $600,000 to $2,000,000.
Developer can create 16-acre lake
A developer has been granted permission to create a 16-acre, 30-foot deep lake as part of a planned housing project in South Sound
Snack time: Shark feeds on lionfish in East End
A photograph of a shark eating a lionfish taken in East End this month may be an indication that sharks are beginning to hunt the invasive species in Cayman’s waters. However, experts caution that this is likely a rare exception to the rule.
Child month kicks off on Friday
A packed schedule of activities is being organized for this year’s Child Month, which begins Friday, May 1. The theme this year is “Opening our Hearts.”
Earth Month survey asks about cycling to work
A survey from the Department of Environment wants to know what stops people from riding a bicycle to work.
Premier's closer look at environmental health
Premier Alden McLaughlin visits the Department of Environmental Health which now falls within his ministerial portfolio.
Cayman flag ranked high for shippers
An international organization has ranked the Cayman flag as one of the best for commercial fleets.
Cayman youth – get ready to jump for carnival!
The annual Junior Carnival Batabano and Family Fun Day kicks off this Saturday, April 25 in George Town, and legendary Byron Lee's Dragonaires are at Pedro St. James on April 30. Young or old, Batabano will bring everyone to their feet.
Brac group tackles waste
Environmentally-minded residents of Cayman Brac have set up a group on the island to help create a more effective recycling program for the Brac and Little Cayman and to cut down on waste in the islands’ landfills.
Online poll: Food and wine the most interesting lifestyle topic
The majority of respondents to a Cayman Compass online poll find food and wine the most interesting lifestyle topic.
The Great Shark Hunt
The Compass joined Guy Harvey's research team on an ongoing project to tag Oceanic White Tip sharks in Cayman's waters.
Honduran students' photo talent on display
A photograph exhibit Wednesday will raise funds for Rotary Sunrise's work with students in Honduras.
Enough Stuff swim adds to pool
A band of intrepid swimmers are navigating the 10K Enough Stuff North Sound Swim this weekend to raise money for charity.
Protected species legislation comes into force this week
Substantial parts of the National Conservation Law, including the sections for designating protected land and protected species, will come into force on Earth Day later this month, Environment Minister Wayne Panton has confirmed.
High school drama teacher jailed for three years
A high school drama teacher has been sentenced to three years behind bars for indecently assaulting three of his male students.
Tests examine dump's impact on North Sound
A series of tests are under way to determine the impact of the George Town Landfill site on the surrounding environment, including the North Sound.
Brac's Divi Tiara awaits economic, tourism upturn
Cayman Brac’s Divi Tiara Beach Resort, closed for nearly a decade, continues to deteriorate while the Legal Department contemplates court action against the North Carolina owners who failed to comply with a 2014 abatement order.
Online poll Education, landfill, fighting crime seen as top priorities
When asked which issue the government should spend the most time and money resolving, respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll were almost evenly split between education, solving the landfill problem and fighting crime.
New EMTs train in Cayman Brac
Six Caymanian trainees have completed their three-month Emergency Medical Technician training course at Cayman Brac’s Faith Hospital.The graduates – Cameron Myrie, Michael Blackburn, Jelani...
Easter campers descend on beaches
Local beaches are filling up with Easter campers.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
CFA Society welcomes 12 new local charter holders
Twelve local investment professionals have earned the prestigious chartered financial analyst designation.
CUC expands renewable energy program
Caribbean Utilities Company has announced an increase from 3 megawatts to 4 megawatts in the amount of renewable energy it will accept onto the national grid, sparking fears the move will damage the solar energy industry.
New Zealand's Vettori retires from international cricket
New Zealand spin bowler Daniel Vettori has retired from international cricket.
OECD report calls for bold action to secure livelihoods
Jobless growth, a rising youth population and resource scarcity are some of the trends that threaten to undo the progress made in recent decades, according to the OECD Development Center.
Burning crucifix 'artwork' stirs Brac protests
A controversial 15-foot-tall sculpture featuring a bloody crucifix with the carving of a goat’s head and the numbers 666 has gone up in smoke, set alight by the artist who created it.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
EY report six months later
A six-month progress update on the Ernst & Young government consulting report shows slow going.
Garlic powder items recalled due to salmonella scare
The Department of Envirionmental Health has issued an advisory on the recall of Frontier products because of potential salmonella contamination.
World Cup optimism refreshed
The Cayman Islands national men’s football team returns to international competition for the first time in four years in a World Cup qualifier against Belize on Wednesday.
Mold closes West Bay social services office
Concerns over mold have led to the "indefinite" closure of the Department of Children and Family Services office in West Bay.
New coral damage investigated
Environment officials are once again investigating damage to pristine coral reef caused by a boat anchor in Cayman’s waters.
Students make documentary on Cayman marine life
Students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre are using their media skills to make a social action film about Cayman’s seas.
No solution in sight to dump tire mountain
Government is hoping it will be a case of sixth time lucky as it again seeks to find someone to take the stockpile of used tires at the George Town Landfill off its hands.
Ebanks is set for Connolly clash
Boxer Kendall Ebanks has varied his sporting interests in the past year, becoming a personal trainer and seriously going into triathlon training, which he feels will ultimately help his noble arts skills.
US activist Erin Brockovich to speak at fundraiser
Erin Brockovich, an activist and inspiration for the award-winning biographical film, will speak at a luncheon on March 25 to benefit the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
New Financial Services Division judge begins sitting
Justice Nigel Clifford, QC, was sworn in via Skype in January.
Seymour wants camps for champs
Tracey Seymour loves the sports environment so much that she is rarely doing anything but in her spare time.
She plays flag football and rugby and used to be an international amateur boxer.
Author to talk about leadership
Best-selling author Joanna Barsh will present and sign her "Centered Leadership" book at Books & Books in Camana Bay this week.
Search called off for snorkeler missing off East End
Police have called off a sea search for a man from the United States who went missing while snorkeling off East End Thursday. The missing man was known for his work with DC and Marvel Comics.
Work permits and unemployment: Exposing the myth
The assertion that foreign workers take jobs from Caymanians belongs in the realm of myth.
Great practice for future property magnates
Who doesn’t love a game of Monopoly? The Monopoly app is the perfect choice for fans who would like to play more often.
Is potty training grounds for divorce?
Many experts have a list of questions you should ask to determine if your child is ready. Lisa Boushy explores the topic with trepidation.
Search for missing snorkeler launched
Police divers were searching the waters off East End on Thursday afternoon after a snorkeler was reported missing.
Cayman educators help launch television star's rise to fame
Grace Gealy, who is among the stars in the hit TV series "Empire," talks about her drama education in Cayman, and some of her teachers join the discussion too.
Cayman gets five new garbage trucks
Cayman has five new garbage trucks, but for now residential trash collection will remain at once a week.
Damaged coral: Volunteers step up, Carnival pitches in
Money talks. And Carnival's $100,000 donation is a declaration of the company's regard for the Cayman Islands' marine environment.
Students ace mock trials
Ten St. Ignatius students argued two cases before a retired justice, getting a taste for life as attorneys.
Business in brief
A roundup of local buisness briefs.
Cruise line pledges $100k to reef restoration
Carnival Cruise Lines has stepped up with a $100,000 donation to support the restoration of a section of coral reef that was severely damaged by one of its cruise ship anchors.
Firms launch compensation and benefits survey
A new survey will provide detailed compensation information on employees working in banks, financial and professional services, law firms, insurance companies and other sectors in the Cayman Islands.
Premier names new political aide
The premier wastes no time in hiring a new political assistant. Several high-profile jobs in the rest of the Home Affairs ministry, however, are still looking for full time staffers.
Firefighters monitor landfill
A fire at the landfill was fully extinguished by late afternoon Sunday.
Lionfish video could be world first
Researchers in Little Cayman believe they have captured the first-ever video recording of a predator killing and eating a lionfish in the wild.
Stars dim Sapphires and Diamonds
The netball season resumed at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Saturday and new technical director Andrea Gumbs said the two matches were closely fought and played in a good sporting spirit.
Landfill catches fire again
A 'sizeable surface fire' broke out at the George Town Landfill on Sunday.
Orchid Show set to be blooming beautiful
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park will be offering a visual and olfactory feast at this weekend's Orchid Show.
Conservation law inches towards full implementation
Environment Minister Wayne Panton expects to be able to bring around 80 percent of the National Conservation Law into force within the next few months.
Fight Factory rising out of unity
The local mixed martial arts community is a small but tight one and most regular practitioners can be found at the innovative Cayman Fight Factory.
Greenlight Capital Re reports lower fourth quarter profit
Reinsurer Greenlight Capital Re reported a fourth quarter 2014 net income of $60.7 million, down from $83.9 million for the same period in 2013.
Catch-and-release: North Side dumper selects 'Option 3'
"Catch me if you can." . . . There it was - boldly emblazoned in purple crayon - a brazen sign of disrespect for Cayman Islands authorities.
‘Catch me if you can’ dumper is caught
A contractor who dumped construction debris in North Side and left a sign saying "Catch me if you can" has been caught.
Mr. Manderson: Fire away
The deputy governor's written warning to civil servants about customer service is a good first step, but one that is meaningless if he doesn't take the second step.
Steady progress on reef restoration
Stormy weather may have delayed progress but it has not dampened the spirits of volunteers working to restore a large section of coral reef damaged by a cruise ship anchor.
