Topic: environment
Trash talk: Let’s clean up our acts
The dirty deeds of Grand Cayman's human detritus are evident throughout our roadsides, yards and beaches – even Cayman's so-called "national park" in Barkers.
Piece by piece, divers rebuild damaged Grand Cayman coral reef
A dive community effort to restore a reef damaged by a cruise ship anchor has entered a new phase with volunteers using marine epoxy to re-attach surviving coral to the reef wall.
Visiting flamingos extend their stay in Grand Cayman
Nine flamingos took up residence at Malportas Pond in North Side, after heavy rains from a bad storm blew them off course in late October 2014.
RBC exits wealth management in Cayman Islands, Caribbean
RBC Wealth Management announced plans in November 2014 to discontinue its private wealth management business in the Caribbean.
Minister Bodden considers cigarette ban in Cayman
A potential smoking ban is among some of the measures being considered in the war against non-communicable diseases, according to Health Minister Osbourne Bodden.
Conservation award for South Sound campaigner
A woman who led a fight to protect South Sound wins the governor's award for Conservationist of the Year.
Credit card expenses published, hard to find
Government ministries comply - in varying degrees - with directives to proactively release credit card statements.
Marine patrol boost for Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac now has a full-time marine patrol.
More welcome news from CCMI
It's been a good month for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute and its team who run the Little Cayman Research Centre.
Researchers hunt for clues in stingray health
Researchers from the U.S. are studying the health of rays at Stingray City. Preliminary prognosis: the population is healthy.
Chemo unit officially opens in George Town
The Cayman Islands Hospital’s chemotherapy unit now has a state-of-the-art facility in its own building with garden views.
Marine research center to get upgrade
A Little Cayman-based marine research center is upgrading its facilities and expanding its programs thanks to a US$40,000 grant from the Dart Foundation.
St. Ignatius recognized as school tech leader
St. Ignatius Catholic School is the first school in the Caribbean to be named a Microsoft Showcase School.
Strategies explored to rid island of green iguanas
Cayman is exploring humane ways to get rid of green iguanas, which are not native to Cayman and are often considered pests.
Coral reef nursery blossoms in Little Cayman
A coral reef nursery project in Little Cayman is showing signs of success, with endangered coral species growing at rates seen in the wild, according to marine conservationists.
Fear and fascination after shark sightings around Cayman
Sharks have been sighted in shallow waters in Cayman in recent days, but experts say there's no cause for alarm.
Boat sunk in explosion
Officers from the Police Service are investigating the circumstances surrounding the explosion and fire to a boat Monday night, which was docked on Hurlstone Street, Bodden Town.
Meanwhile … at the landfill
In May 2013, the Progessives took power, pledging to keep any landfill out of Bodden Town, and assuring us they had an alternative solution for the George Town dump. They didn't.
Consultants engaged for $500,000 to produce 50-year waste plan
Government asks consultants to map out a 50-year solid waste management plan.
Big moves in sales, but not at the higher end of the market
The number of properties sold year to date increased by an incredible 41 percent.
Baby shark caught in wave action
Two residents exploring the East End coastline are surprised to find a baby nurse shark swimming in a tide pool inside the ironshore.
Miss Lassie’s house – a cultural gem
Miss Lassie's home a cultural gem.
Why our culture is important
Martyn Bould message to CNCF.
Environmental Health reminds residents on trash collection rules
The Department of Environmental Health reminds residents to follow proper guidelines for garbage disposal to reduce any potential hazards.
Business in brief
A rounduup of local business briefs.
Cashew pieces recalled
The Department of Environmental Health is advising the public that an alert has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the potential salmonella contamination of a product labeled “Deep Raw Cashew Pieces.”
Cayman retains top spot in Banker survey
The Cayman Islands is ranked top specialized financial center for the sixth consecutive year by financial magazine The Banker.
Fishing ‘camp’ sparks complaints
Environmental health officials are investigating complaints about a “fishing camp” established on an empty plot amid canal-front condos in a plush residential neighborhood.
Flamingo flock blown off course
A flock of flamingos is resting in Cayman after being blown off course by stormy weather in the region over the weekend.
Food certification courses for Pirates Week vendors
The Department of Environmental Health will conduct two special Food Handler’s Certification Courses on Thursday and Saturday for Pirates Week food vendors and their assistants.
Poaching threatens turtle population
Poaching of nesting turtles on Grand Cayman’s beaches is putting the already vulnerable population at risk, enforcement officers warn.
Prisoners to clean up north coast
Plans are in place for prisoners to clean the north coast of garbage and seaweed from Rum Point to Morritt's Resort.
Students shine in overseas poster competition
Two Cayman Islands students won prizes in a recent poster competition sponsored by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.
Dart plans second hotel on Seven Mile Beach
The Dart group has confirmed that it in the “early planning stages” for another hotel on Seven Mile Beach.
Shark-fishing ban on the way
A shark-fishing ban could be in force by early next year, environmental watchdogs said this week in response to public concerns about a dead nurse shark dumped on the coast line close to George Town dive shops.
Global household wealth grows by 8.3 percent to $263 trillion
Despite an ongoing challenging economic environment, global wealth per adult has reached an all-time high of US$56,000.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news.
DCI promotes ‘Green Economy’ awards
The Department of Commerce and Investment invites local and foreign investors in the Cayman Islands to compete in the Regional Investor of the Year Awards
Ebola field hospital on order
Health officials have 500 “protective suits” and are training an “Ebola care team” in case the deadly virus reaches the Cayman Islands.
Gastronauts, to your stations
The 24th Cayman Culinary Society Annual Culinary Awards of Excellence Competition and Trade Show is once again set to showcase Cayman's finest chefs.
Assessment of money laundering risks launched
The assessment started with a series of workshops organized jointly by the Cayman Anti-Money Laundering Unit and the World Bank.
Power is cut at eviction site
Families living on a property in George Town who have been served eviction notices were left without power Wednesday when the electricity was cut off.
ECLAC: Region should invest more in infrastructure
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will have to invest about 6.2 percent of their gross domestic product each year to satisfy infrastructure needs.
Eviction day nears for Evans family
The family of missing landfill worker Anna Evans say they face eviction this week.
Rock Iguana survey planned
A population survey on the Rock Iguana reptile species in Little Cayman will be carried out before the year is out.
Stingrays get back to business with Friday Night Lights
Stingray Swim Club is partnering with the Business Solutions Technologies Group Ltd to present the first Friday Night Lights of the 2014-15 Competitive Age Group Swim Season.
Judge calls lack of mental health facilities a ‘disgrace’
The lack of a mental health facility in Cayman is a disgrace, Justice Charles Quion said during a sentence review last week.
Scuba program for at-risk teens
Six teenagers learned how to scuba dive at Lobster Pot Dive Center Thursday as part of a new at-risk youth program at John Gray High School.
Four redundancies at Cayman National’s trust company
The declining business environment in the trust industry is causing job losses in Cayman.
Moxam: Population growth will help economy
Chamber of Commerce President Johann Moxam says in order for Cayman’s economy to thrive, its population must grow, even if that means increasing the numbers of work permit holders.
The Big Draw is back to the drawing board
Sharpen your pencils and pull out your sketch books – October is dedicated to "The Big Draw," the world’s largest drawing festival.
Bush: Opponents have used all their ‘conspiratorial ammunition’
Full statement issued by McKeeva Bush after the jury found him not guilty.
Divers remove 8,000 pounds of rubble
Volunteer divers are continuing the methodical process of sifting through rubble and dead coral in an effort to rebuild a section of reef damaged by a cruise ship anchor.
Geologist returns to educate teachers and students
Brian Jones, a multi-awarded geologist is returning to Cayman to provide geology education to high school teachers and students.
The Water Authority Cayman is sponsoring the event for the second time which takes place from October 13 to the 17.
Trust holds 5 percent of lands
The Cayman Islands National Trust has seen its property holdings increase nearly 60 percent in the last five years.
RBC economist sees soft growth for Cayman economy
The absolute size of the economy has not recovered and growth is softer than it was before the financial crisis, an RBC conference heard last week.
Haines fund reaches $700,000
Derek Haines is well on his way to the magic $1 million mark after the summer lull, with two marathons to go.
Bo Miller: What EY report means for Cayman
Writer says, "Leaders who innovate, rather than mitigate, go beyond thinking outside of the box — they rethink it, reinvent it, or get rid of it altogether."
Chamber: Civil servants shouldn’t lead downsizing effort
Cayman business leaders urge government not to put civil servants in charge of their own downsizing efforts.
The EY report: Who should be wielding the scalpel?
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce wants to know: Why have civil servants been tasked with making cuts to the civil service? ... Excellent question.
Cayman Finance chief executive Jalles leaves
Gonzalo Jalles, the chief executive officer of Cayman Finance, will not renew his contract with the association when it expires Nov. 15.
Floating power plant would reduce reliance on fossil fuels
A floating power station using solar energy stored in warm tropical waters could provide the first firm renewable energy supply capable of replacing diesel generators on Grand Cayman, according to documents setting out the scope of an environmental study.
Godet chairs newly created committee
The Cayman Islands Football Association has appointed a seven member committee to work on the development of women’s football in the Cayman Islands.
Jail a must for breach of trust
A woman who pleaded guilty to stealing from her employer must spend time in prison although she is being treated for mental illness, Magistrate Valdis Foldats said.
A new cemetery for Bodden Town
Government officials and church ministers attend the opening of a new cemetery in Bodden Town
Environment officials seek accountability for reef damage
Department of Environment officials plan to meet with the Ministry of Tourism next week to discuss the damage done to a coral reef by a cruise ship anchor, following an earlier meeting with Bodden Shipping Agency.
From the Governor
Governor says today is an opportunity to recognize Cayman's seafaring heritage and the current importance of the maritime industry.
P.E. teacher: Let’s make it safer to walk to school
Writer says community should rally to create safe walking zones near schools.
Animal welfare group says gov’t silent on turtle concerns
“Overcrowding, cannibalism, injuries and disease among approximately 10,000 endangered green sea turtles at the Turtle Farm remains a significant concern,” said World Animal Protection representatives is a release, following a series of talks between the Cayman Islands Government and the World Animal Protection in July.
Applause, applause! Volunteer divers jump in to help
One of the special aspects of the Cayman Islands is residents' willingness to come together when someone, or something, needs their collective assistance.
Funding for reef restoration explored
Environmental officials say that the coral restoration project under way off Don Foster’s Dive site might be an ideal candidate for funding from the Environmental Protection Fund, but acknowledged that access to these funds was unlikely to happen any time soon.
East End gets cash from Dubai
A former Cayman national football coach and his footballer brother who now work in the United Arab Emirates, have generously donated $400 to their former club here, East End United, for its youth program.
