Cayman Islands’ riders kick off jumping series
By Eve van den Bol From CIEF On Sunday, Cayman’s equestrians tacked up for the start of the show jumping season, with the kick off of the first leg of the 2018-19 National Jumping Series. Organized by the Cayman Islands…
Mate for life
11 animals that mate for life By: Bryan Nelson From mnn Old faithful Humans like to think of themselves as a faithful species, but when it comes to true fidelity, many other animals offer better examples of how to keep…
Spooked camel injures 6 children at Pittsburgh circus
By: Laura Goldman From Care2 You might think that the demise of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus—which announced before it shut down last year that it would no longer use live elephants—would be a wake-up call for…
ACC investigating financial irregularities at Cayman Islands Turtle Conservation and Educations Centre
At Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre Ltd. (CTCEC), purchasing irregularities were discovered during the Company’s 2016-2017 18-month audit. The Company’s Managing Director Mr. Tim Adam explained: “This irregularity was referred to the Anti-Corruption Commission. The investigation is ongoing, and…
US lawmakers move to ban eating dogs and cats, saying China and other nations should too
Associated Press From South China Post The bill passed by the US House would ban the slaughter of cats and dogs for food – a rare practice that is nevertheless legal in 44 states The bipartisan bill by Florida Representatives…
Why we need to protect turtles
Courtesy Richard Branson, Virgin Airlines From OECS Incredible to see these cute leatherback turtle hatchlings flip flopping over each other on Necker’s Turtle Beach as they make their way down to the ocean for the first time. One of my…
Vietnam capital Hanoi tells citizens to stop eating dog meat due to rabies risk
By Zamira Rahim From Independent UK Many Vietnamese believe eating canine meat increases stamina Officials in Vietnam’s capital are urging residents to avoid eating dog meat, as part of a move to eradicate rabies. Hanoi’s vice mayor Nguyen Van Suu also said that…
The best countries in Africa for a safari experience
By Ashyln Molly From Travel Blissful Africa is blessed to be a diverse haven for unforgettable safari experiences. From witnessing the famed Big 5 in South Africa, cruising in mokoros down the complex waterways of the Okavango Delta in Botswana…
African animal silhouettes
Stunning silhouettes show animals of Africa at sunrise and sunset From BBC Wildlife photographer Greg Du Toit has captured powerful images of silhouetted animals in southern and eastern Africa to show “the mystery and intrigue of Africa.” Silhouette photo of…
West Bay Community Officers Assist with the surrender of ferocious dogs to the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture
Over the past several months West Bay Police Officers and the Community Officer for Beat 11 have received a number of complaints from persons in their communities who have been attacked by ferocious dogs. In response to these complaints, on…