Guyana’s Green Gold: The Iwokrama Forest’s success showcased at COP29
The voices of the Indigenous Peoples of the Iwokrama Forest, one of the last pristine rainforests in the world, echoed through the hallways of COP29 in Azerbaijan today, more than 6,500 miles from their native Guyana. The official COP29 side…
COP climate talks are ‘no longer fit for purpose’
From Island innovation COP climate talks are ‘no longer fit for purpose’: Former Seychelles President James Michel demands prioritisation for Small Island States Powerful COP29 statement by Former President of the Republic of Seychelles – “ Alongside climate finance, COP29 was expected…
Cayman: West Bay District Day Events Proceeding as Planned
The West Bay District Committee has announced that all scheduled activities for today’s West Bay District Day will proceed as planned, effective as of 8:30 AM. Further updates concerning this evening’s events will be provided by the Ministry of Border…
Evolving tropical storm in the Caribbean will bring flooding threat to Central America; impacts possible in Florida next week
AccuWeather Public Relations > Interaction with land will limit the opportunity for rapid intensification into a hurricane > Risk of catastrophic flash flooding disaster in parts of Honduras and Nicaragua through the weekend from slow-moving downpours AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Nov….
Catastrophic flooding risk in parts of Honduras and Nicaragua; growing concerns of potential humanitarian crisis
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Weather Update – Potential Tropical Cyclone 19
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) continues to monitor a low-pressure system in the Caribbean Sea, designated Potential Tropical Cyclone 19. Associated rain showers are expected to impact the Cayman Islands starting today, 13 November, and may persist into…
Hurricane threat brewing in the Caribbean; Florida on alert for potential impacts next week
From AccuWeather > Increasing risk of a major hurricane developing in the Caribbean Sea > Exceptionally warm water temperatures and low wind shear will support the potential of rapid intensification this weekend > The strength and location of an area of high pressure…
Cayman: Minister of Tourism to Visit Sister Islands to Assess Damage and Support Evacuation Efforts
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (7 November, 2024) Honourable Kenneth Bryan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism and Ports, and Chief Officer Stran Bodden will be travelling to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac on Friday 8th November to evaluate the extent of…
How Local and Federal Institutions Are (and Aren’t) Taking Care of North Carolina’s Hurricane Survivors—and What Mutual Aid Groups Are Doing to Help
Grassroots organizations are helping rebuild North Carolina communities after Hurricane Helene.
Cayman: Minister to Assess Hurricane Impact on Tourism Sector
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (7 November, 2024) Honourable Kenneth Bryan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism and Ports, and Chief Officer Stran Bodden will be travelling to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac on Friday 8th November to evaluate the extent…
