Photo L – R: Cayman Islands National Weather Service representatives Allan Ebanks; Winston Gall; Kerrie Forbes; Gilbert Miller; Michael Carey; Shakira Gregory; Shamal Clarke; Kerry Powery; Casandra Morris, Strategic Innovation Unit and Tyleisha Galbraith from the Department of Communications

In alignment with its mission to ensure the safety and well-being of all three Cayman Islands, the Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) recently held a pre-hurricane season workshop on 28 February 2025.

The workshop brought together key representatives from within the Cabinet Office Portfolio, including the Strategic Innovation Unit, CINWS and the Department of Communications (DoC).

The workshop focused on identifying gaps in the current systems and exploring improvements to weather monitoring and communication strategies. Key areas of discussion included:

• Lessons learned from the 2024 Hurricane Season and an assessment of existing procedures.
• Updates to operational plans and strategic initiatives.
• Enhancements to communication strategies for disseminating critical information.

“The safety of our residents is our top priority,” stated John Tibbetts, Director General of CINWS. “It is imperative that we continually evaluate the effectiveness of our systems, especially regarding the monitoring of weather patterns and the timely dissemination of information.”

 “The work does not end here,” emphasized Kerry Powery, Chief Meteorologist. “We are committed to addressing additional action items with other key stakeholders and closing any gaps ahead of the 2025 hurricane season.”

CINWS urges all residents to stay informed and prepared ahead of the season.