Environment

Cayman: MRCU spraying operations 14 September

The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) has announced the following operations beginning tonight (14 September, 2020). Operations start at 6.50 p.m.

Archive·Sep 14

Art, tech and the environment: Can we talk?

We have a problem: Humans comprise less than 1% of life on earth, yet we act as though we are its sole inhabitants.

Archive·Sep 14

14 Sep Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 HC, 2 TS, 2 TD, 2 Dist

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

Archive·Sep 14

A green recovery of Latin America and the Caribbean is possible and necessary

The climate crisis in our region is not going away. Climate, like the COVID-19 crisis, takes the greatest toll on the most vulnerable people in the region.

Archive·Sep 13

13 Sep Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 HC, 1 TS, 2 TD, 2 Dist

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

Archive·Sep 13

12 Sep Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 TS, 1 TD, 3 Dist

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2020

Archive·Sep 12

Cayman: Cross government effort to eliminate derelict vehicles

At the direction of the Deputy Governor, Hon Franz Manderson, JP, a cross-government innovation team has been assembled to address the issue of derelict vehicles.

Archive·Sep 11

Cayman: DEH provides recycling facilities to Eastern Districts

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) in response to requests from the East End community have today, Friday Sept 11, provided the Eastern Districts with recycling containers for public use.

Archive·Sep 11

11 Sep Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 TS, 4 Dist

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2020

Archive·Sep 11

Dame Diana Rigg: Avengers, Bond and Game of Thrones actress dies at 82

Actress Dame Diana Rigg, famous for roles including Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 82.

Archive·Sep 10

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Regional

Church-Led Eye Surgery Drive Restored Sight for 3,000 Patients in Trinidad and Tobago

Most of the procedures were described as minimally invasive, which meant patients improved quickly and many were discharged soon after treatment. That speed was important in a high-volume setting, where the aim was to treat as many people as possible within the 12-day window. Alexander Isaac, health ministries director for the Caribbean Union Conference, said the church saw health work as part of its wider mission. “Healthcare ministry remains one of the most effective ways for the church to engage communities and reveal Christ’s love in practical ways,” he said. “As we care for people physically, we also create opportunities to minister to spiritual needs.”

Jul 30

Regional

Barbados Gives Sir Garfield Sobers Final Farewell at State Funeral

Sir Garfield St Auburn Sobers, one of the greatest cricketers in Caribbean history, was laid to rest on Wednesday at a state funeral in Barbados. Hundreds lined the streets as the procession passed through the island under overcast skies and intermittent showers. Thousands more gathered at Kensington Oval, where the main service of thanksgiving was held, before the casket was taken to Coral Ridge for burial in an area set aside for other icons and legends.

Jul 30

Business

UK fraud review and AML updates could affect Cayman firms with UK links

New UK proposals on fraud enforcement and anti-money laundering could have implications for Cayman businesses with UK operations, directors or customers.

Jul 29

Business

Cayman Insurance Sector Adds Six New International Licences in Q2 2026

The industry added billions in assets and premiums while attracting new international insurance business.

Jul 29

Environment

Deep-Sea Mission Off Trinidad and Tobago Hints at New Octopus Species

Scientists collected the possible new octopus during work carried out from the research vessel while they explored Trinidad and Tobago's deep waters. The team said the specimen still needed careful study before anyone could confirm it as a new species and formally name it. That work would include examining the animal's anatomy and DNA. The discovery came during a mission described by the team as an opportunity to explore a poorly studied region. The researchers said each dive could add new information about the seafloor. The expedition added to evidence that much of the country’s deep water had not been surveyed in detail.

Jul 29