Endangered Cayman Islands Parrots and Iguanas Could Use More Shelters and Havens
By John R. Platt | Scientific American September 14, 2012 | We have heard a lot about Cayman Islands banking during this election season, but what about Cayman Islands endangered species? The three tiny islands that make up the Caymans—Grand Cayman,…
Fundraising hit for Cayman Island’s Equine Pound
On Saturday, 8 September the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) hosted a fundraising “Fun Show” to support the refurbishment of the Equine Pound at The Department of Agriculture. This is a project the CIEF is motivated to complete before the…
Grand Cayman Resort revitalises
Recently awarded the “Best Beach Resort” by Starwood Preferred guest members, Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa on Grand Cayman Island has announced a multi-million dollar resort renewal project with enhancements planned across the property. Guided by Westin standards, the oceanfront…
Get to know the New Traffic Laws:
Get to know the New Traffic Laws: electric cars, vehicle categories, illegal parking, speeding in a school zone and … Electric cars and vehicle categories While 90 per cent of the Traffic Law remains the same, there are significant changes…
Jamaican wanted for Cayman bank robbery remanded
From Jamaican Observer A Jamaican man who is wanted in the Cayman Islands for bank robbery was yesterday remanded in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court. Ryan Edwards was ordered remanded by Magistrate Georgianna Fraser until October 4 after the…
Bridger back? Who is Martin Bridger?
Is Martin Bridger actually here in Cayman as he fights his legal battle with the Cayman Islands Attorney General that is being held behind closed doors in our Courts of Justice? We have had reports from persons informing us they…
Cayman Island Orchids
This article shows concern, not just for the Dendrophylax fawcettii (Cayman Islands ghost orchid) that we highlighted on Friday (17) but two others. It is ironic that these articles are appearing on outside websites whilst government seems to be quiet…
Rotary Central Donates to Peace Day
The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central is delighted to support the Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre (FRC) in their efforts to host Cayman’s first ever Peace Day ceremony on Friday, 21 September. Rotary Central’s sponsorship of CI$1,200 went…
Task Force seeks Wellness policies for all schools
From Cayman Islands Health Department Just in time for this year’s regional celebration of wellness, the Child Health Task Force (CHTF), a private-public partnership, launched an initiative on Tuesday (September 11, 2012) to help schools develop and implement comprehensive health…
Over 200 Caymanian Children Benefit from New Reception Classes
When Sir John A Cumber Primary, Bodden Town Primary and Savannah Primary Schools opened their doors in September this year, over 200 more Caymanian children gained access to Reception classes – a year of free, quality pre-primary education. The roll…