Topic: Starfish Point

Boat crews and tourists have been praised for their bravery and speed in responding to a brush fire which broke out at Starfish Point on Tuesday night.

A reader writes: What is being done to protect our marine life, now that tourists will once again flock to our island? 

Rookmin James loved visiting her Cayman family every year, unfortunately last August she passed away before she could return, but her family found a special way to honour her.

Under the latest COVID-19 control regulations, certain restrictions, including a ban on privately-owned boats at Rum Point, Stingray City, the Sandbar and Starfish Point, are being lifted from 1 Aug.

Popular nature attraction Starfish Point has seen a resurgence of its namesake animal during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the Department of Environment is urging the public to take extra care when visiting the site.

Environment officials have issued a warning over the handling of wildlife by divers, snorkelers and swimmers after a spike in complaints.

Property owners in the Cayman Kai area were advised on Thursday night that they should remove any encroachments on the gazetted road corridor before the National Roads Authority does it for them, bills them and possibly has them prosecuted in court.

Plans for public toilets and a parking lot at a small public beach in Cayman Kai have been approved despite strong objections from neighboring residents.

On the afternoon of June 18, more than four dozen guests were present to witness the wedding of Bradley DeSchiffert and Julienne Sky Batoon.

The message from 7th graders at Cayman International School is clear, but simple – don’t lift starfish out of the water.