Cayman Islands to establish coral nurseries
Notice of Call for Proposals for Establishing Coral Nurseries George Town, Grand Cayman – The Department of Environment Announces a Call for Proposals from those Interested in Establishing Coral Nurseries. The Cabinet of the Cayman Islands has approved a policy…
Cayman Islands announce fishing line recycling initiative
In celebration of World Environment Day (5 June 2015), the Department of Environment (DoE) will be launching a fishing line recycling initiative. In conjunction with this, the DoE is holding a Poster Competition and is inviting students of 17 years…
Rare Ghost Orchid found blooming on Cayman Islands
Rare Ghost Orchid in bloom at the Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter One of the world’s rarest flowers, the mysterious Ghost Orchid, is in bloom on the Nature Trail at the Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter. Recent rains…
Belize offshore oil plan sparks worries for reefs, fisheries
By Patrick E. Jones and Peter Orsi From Naples Herald BELIZE CITY, Belize (AP) — Belize is considering new offshore drilling regulations that could open nearly the entire coast to exploration and exploitation, environmental groups have warned, calling it a…
Western Union and GraceKennedy expand educational programs for Caribbean diaspora youth
NEW YORK, May 07, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Western Union Company WU, +1.43% a leader in global payment services, announced the expansion of its educational programme for Caribbean-born or second generation of Caribbean Americans* residing in the United States…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Community Events MAY 11 National Workforce Development Agency in North Side The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the North Side Library to assist job seekers on Monday (11 May) from 10am until 1pm. Five people shot dead…
Cayman Islands National Day of Preparedness
National Day of Preparedness is being celebrated on May 18, 2015. The theme this year is “Volunteer for a resilient Cayman, prepare for all hazards!” National Day of Preparedness is observed each year in the Cayman Islands to encourage residents…
Cayman Islands National Trust Glow Run 5k
Saturday 6th Jun 2015 7:00PM The National Trust has partnered with KPMG to host the 2nd annual Glow Run 5K in Grand Cayman on Saturday, June 6th. In keeping with the theme “Light up the Night for a Brighter Future”,…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Community Events MAY 8 CINICO Cayman Brac Closure Due to illness, the CINICO Cayman Brac office will be closed Tuesday, Thursday & Friday of this week. During this period, all Cayman Brac Civil Servants needing assistance should contact the Grand…
Crisis and a moment of kindness in Cayman Brac
Travel By Jason Heaton Photo by Jason Heaton From Gear Patrol The La-Fé hardly appeared seaworthy, a rusted hulk that looked more like hurricane flotsam than a passenger vessel. But Spot Bay, the small village on the northeast corner of…