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Lois M. Blumenthal, 66

MAY 29, 1946-APRIL 22, 2013 Lois Blumenthal, 66, died peacefully at home Monday, April 22, 2013, in Grand Cayman with her family by her side. Born in Chicago, she was the first child and only daughter of Sarah Dwyer and…

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Bahamas and Finland to collaborate on forest conservation

From Bahama Islands info NASSAU, The Bahamas — His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General has suggested that the renewed impetus for Bahamas-Finland relations include research and development of forest conservation. He made the statement on the occasion of the…

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Waterkeeper – ‘Voice of the world’s waters’ – announces first Bahamas partnership

From Bahama Islands info Waterkeeper Alliance, known as the voice of the world’s waters with organisations and volunteers in 37 countries, announced its first partnership with The Bahamas today — minutes after divers emerged from inspecting reefs off the southwest…

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Proposed gas port off Jones Beach worries LI opponents

By Ellen Yan Long Island Newsday A natural gas transfer port has been proposed for ocean waters about 19 miles south of Jones Beach, a proposed system that failed in New Jersey and now has Long Island and environmental leaders…

Ocean Frontiers unveils live window ..

Ocean Frontiers unveils live window into Cayman’s underwater world inspiring tomorrow’s Ocean Heroes one fish at a time Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (May 1, 2013) – It’s late afternoon and rush hour has started at a busy coral head located…

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Snakehead ‘Monster’ Fish Invades NYC

Cherise Udell, Care2 A large “frankenfish” with piranha-like teeth that can live out of water for days was found in NYC’s Central Park. Take one look at this bad boy and you know you do not want this fish in…

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Government Tests Hurricane Readiness

Over 200 workers from the Public Works Department (PWD) and the National Roads Authority (NRA)  fanned out across Grand Cayman this morning (Thursday, May 2, 2013) to put up, inspect and then remove hurricane shutters from more than 100 Government…

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PWD/NRA Hurricane Preparedness Exercise this week

Don’t be alarmed if you see hurricane shutters being erected on numerous Government buildings and hurricane shelters in Grand Cayman on Thursday 2nd May, 2013.  A hurricane is not approaching the Cayman Islands, but Public Works Department (now inclusive of…