House, garden, and wild plants that are poisonous to dogs
From PuppyWire Knowing which plants can be harmful to your dog is very important. I encountered this topic after moving into a new house with landscaping plants I knew nothing about. The dogs really were interested in checking them out…
Coronavirus: Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for Covid-19
From BBC A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus. The tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with Covid-19 in the US. The Bronx…
Cayman: Vet Clinic announces changes due to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are implementing the following changes to protect our employees, our clients and the wider community: Effective today, March 19th 2020, our doors will be locked and we will be providing services through drop-off and…
Martin: Show some love to egg farmers and hens at Easter
By Melissa Martin Show some love to egg farmers and hens at Easter Easter eggs are a part of our annual holiday tradition. Boiling, coloring, decorating, hiding, hunting, and eating. It’s egg-citing! So, let’s show appreciation for farmers and chickens….
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman: CISA Social cancelled Sat March 14 2020 The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association will be closed for the next 2 weeks with cancellation of the upcoming March Social on Tuesday. The President on behalf of the Association will keep all…
Caribbean countries discuss National Blue Economy Priorities
New GEF-Funded Multi-country Blue Economy Initiative Gets Underway in the Caribbean BELIZE CITY, 4 MARCH 2020 (CRFM)—A new US$46 million initiative to promote Blue Economic priorities in the Caribbean, in support of the sustainable use and conservation of the region’s…
Cayman: Green sea turtle nesting numbers at all time high
Cayman Turtle Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter is thrilled with the latest news, that the total number of turtle nests in all three Cayman Islands is 675 for 2019 nesting season. The results show that it’s the highest number of nests…
Cayman: Batabano adds turtle-themed float competition to parade
Spectators encouraged to wear turtle-themed accessories Community groups and businesses on Grand Cayman are being invited to join in the celebration of the start of another turtle nesting season this May, by entering a float in this year’s Batabano parade…
Annual survey of breeding turtles at the Cayman Turtle Centre
The mature turtles of the Cayman Turtle Centre’s Breeder Pond mate and lay their eggs in the sandy “beach” area at the pond side, during their nesting season which lasts from April through to November. These turtles are all very…
Scientists: Snake venom may be key to curing cancer
By Zoe Papadakis From Newsmax Scientists at the University of Northern Colorado believe snake venom can be the key to finding the cure for cancer. Dr. Stephen Mackessy, professor at UNC’s School of Biology, has been analyzing the compound and proteins from the…