Topic: Ministry of Environment
Gov’t: We’re committed to plastics policy
Ministry of Environment officials said they remain committed to addressing Cayman’s single-use plastics usage.
Minister: Bring in derelict vehicles
Ministry of Environment officials acknowledged last week that there appeared to have been a breakdown in communications over the disposal of derelict vehicles on Grand Cayman.
Cargo ship slams coral reef in George Town harbor
Significant damage was done to a coral reef in George Town harbor early Friday after a 328-foot cargo vessel struck the shallow area with its hull, Department of Environment officials said.
EDITORIAL – Government stays underwater on Allen’s reef proposal
Who will speak for our reefs, if not the Cayman Islands Ministry of Environment?
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.
Dates changed for conservation law meetings
To ensure East Enders get a chance to attend both Gimistory and an upcoming public meeting on the National Conservation Bill, the government has swapped some meeting dates.
‘Eco-Council’ and property rights
Despite public relations efforts aimed at reassuring the Caymanian people that the overseer of the proposed National Conservation Law is a toothless advisory body, the facts speak otherwise.
Brac pushes back on marine parks
Fishermen on Cayman Brac have objected to proposals by the Department of Environment to expand marine parks.
New book illustrates Cayman flora
The Ministry and Department of Enviroment celebrate new book by George Proctor on Cayman flora.
Jason gears up for summer props
Jetski racers should be extra busy this summer.
Gov’t begins South Sound Road land swap
Cabinet has not yet made a decision on the coastal works licence application for the proposed Emerald Sound development, but the National Roads Authority has initiated the process to enact one of the controversial aspects of the project, relocating South Sound Road.
North Siders criticise proposed conservation law
North Siders aired their concerns about the proposed National Conservation Law on Thursday, 1 July, during the first of a new round of public meetings before the bill goes to the Legislative Assembly in September.
Big push on conservation law
The Department of Environment has begun a concerted campaign to convince the people of Cayman to support the long-awaited National Conservation Law.
Cayman awaits environment assessment tools
Cayman is awaiting a system that could make it easier to spot potential environmental problems related to development policies.
Closer watch on endangered species
As part of a global effort to protect species from extinction, the Cayman Islands will be keeping a closer watch on local trading in endangered plants and animals.
Marine Parks chief retiring
Ladner Watler is retiring as Chief Marine Parks Enforcement Officer effective 14 October. Veteran civil servant Mr. Kearney Gomez, who hired Ladner Watler for the job back in 1986, said he is to marine parks what Bob Soto is to scuba diving are both legends.
National park one step closer
It is yet another in a series of small steps. But it has moved government closer to realising its goal of establishing Barkers National Park - Cayman's first environmental sanctuary on land.
Conservation Law deadline today
Today is the deadline for people to comment on the National Conservation Law. Minister of Environment Charles Clifford thanked those who offered their feedback on the draft law and encouraged others to do so before the end of today.
Spotts cruise anchoring banned
Cruise ships can no longer anchor at Spotts Dock in Savannah. The ban is effective from 19 April. Because of the damage to living coral reefs caused by ships anchors at Spotts, cruise ships are no longer allowed to anchor at this location, said Port Authority Director Paul Hurlston in a press release.
Darwin Project highlights biodiversity
Conservation of Cayman's rich environmental diversity for future generations received a hefty boost last week with the official launch of the Cayman Islands Darwin Project.
