Topic: food security
Leadership Cayman’s Island Harvest project highlights local food security
The Leadership Cayman Class of 2026 recently hosted a farming and food security initiative aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture in Cayman.
‘High rise’ grasses could transform Cayman’s beef production
Importing ‘high rise’ grasses could help Cayman farmers adopt new methods of raising cattle and significantly increase local food production.
Agriculture show launches national food security campaign
The 57th Annual Cayman Islands Agriculture Show took place on Ash Wednesday, formally launching a new national food security awareness campaign and drawing thousands of residents to what remains the largest single public event of the year.
2025 Year in Review: The stories that made the biggest impact
From board accountability and road safety to energy policy and housing insecurity, the Compass looks back at the reporting that helped drive change in 2025 and the questions still unanswered.
2025 Year in review: Food security moves centre stage
In 2025, local food security shifted from long-term strategy to tangible action, as leadership changes, infrastructure investments and exposed vulnerability brought renewed urgency to how the country feeds itself.
From pasture to pot, the enduring tradition that feeds Cayman at Christmas
Cayman's enduring Christmas beef tradition will make for a festive feast and an annual payday for farmers amid calls for livestock to play a bigger role in national food security.
Miss Universe Cayman returns home from Thailand
Miss Universe Cayman Islands Tahiti Seymour returned home on 3 Dec. after a whirlwind three months across Asia.
Community farm charity in great need of support
The Cayman Community Farm is now looking to secure funding and put a formal governance structure in place so that it can maintain its support to the community.
Miss Cayman partners with government to champion food security
Newly crowned Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2025 Tahiti Moorea Seymour is using her platform to put a spotlight on one of Cayman's most critical issues – food security.
Red Poll breeding programme welcomes new calves
The Department of Agriculture reports the birth of new Red Poll calves, advancing Cayman’s local beef and food security goals.
New shipping link with Jamaica will reduce Cayman’s dependence on the US
Seaboard Marine Ltd. has launched a bi-weekly refrigerated consolidation service between Kingston, Jamaica and Grand Cayman.
Cayman hosts historic first red poll cattle auction
In a landmark moment for Cayman’s livestock sector, the Department of Agriculture hosted the island’s first live auction of Red Poll cattle.
Cayman launches first chicken broiler hatchery
Cayman’s push for greater food security has advanced with the launch of its first commercial chicken hatchery, producing both broilers – chickens raised for meat – and egg-laying hens.
Government opens egg facility to boost Cayman’s local food production
Cayman Islands’ first-ever government-operated egg production facility opened this week with the aim of boosting the island’s domestic egg production and reducing reliance on imports.
Government launches backyard garden programme
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a backyard gardening programme to increase household-level food security.
Cayman sunshine the secret ingredient in gourmet vinegars
Vinegar maker Martin Richter says the secret ingredient in his range of flavoured condiments is the unique effect of Cayman sunshine.
Cayman apiary highlights role of honeybees in climate resilience
Jamaal Solomon, founder and head beekeeper at Reagan’s Honey, highlights the vital role of bees in climate resilience and improving Cayman's food security.
Beyond imports: Growing food security in Cayman
The story of the farmers, fishers, agri-producers, restaurants and hotels building Cayman's food security.
Cattle breeding initiative set to boost local herds, cut imports
Explore the benefits of Red Poll cattle in the Cayman Islands, including better meat quality and reduced reliance on imports.
New director of agriculture making food security a priority
Wilbur Welcome, the new director of the Department of Agriculture, says that bolstering Cayman’s food security will be a major priority under his leadership.
From patties to poultry: What Jamaican food can offer Cayman
Jamaican food holds untapped potential in Cayman. That’s the view of Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green.
Thousands throng Agriculture Show as sun shines
Thousands of people visited the annual Agriculture Show on Wednesday, reinforcing its status as the biggest one-day event on the Cayman calendar.
UCCI envisions 1,000 greenhouses to help Cayman’s food security
A new training programme planned by the University College of the Cayman Islands aims to help create 1,000 greenhouses on island in a bid to bolster local food security and sustainability.
Opinion: Cayman could pay a high price for neglecting its agricultural roots
In the first of a series on climate resilience, Compass scholar Aleigha General argues innovation is needed to help provide food security for Cayman.
Solar-powered ‘farm of the future’ could feed all of Cayman
The owners of Primitive Greens believe they have found an elegant solution to the islands' food-security challenges with plans for a solar-powered 'container farm' that could supply leafy greens to the entire island.
Cayman expands produce imports from Jamaica
Plantains and ackees are among new items that can now be imported directly from Jamaica to the Cayman Islands.
Research project investigates Cayman’s food security
Global COVID-19 lockdowns and subsequent supply chain challenges have exposed the vulnerability of Cayman’s food supply system, a veterinarian, public health professional and academic has warned.
