Environment

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

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2020

Archive·Sep 10

Cayman: DEH Post Lockdown Operational Hours

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) wishes to inform the public of its revised post COVID-19 lockdown hours at the George Town Landfill:

Archive·Sep 9

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

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2020

Archive·Sep 9

Cayman Islands experiences 4.9 earthquake this morning

Light mag. 4.9 earthquake - 113 Km al norte de Islas Caimán (Cayman Islands) on Tuesday, 8 September 2020 at 8:00AM local time (13:00 UTC).

Archive·Sep 8

US$13,500 in Caribbean Sea Innovation Fund (CarSIF) small grants for nature-based microenterprises

Port of Spain, September 8, 2020 – Eight small and microenterprises (SMEs) from the Bahamas Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were recently awarded microgrants by ...

Archive·Sep 8

8 Sep Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 TS, 2 Dist

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2020

Archive·Sep 8

7 Sep Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 TD, 2 Dist

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2020

Archive·Sep 7

WHO Director−General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID−19 − 4 September 2020

Lockdowns are a blunt instrument, and with the right mix of targeted and tailored measures, further national lockdowns can be avoided.

Archive·Sep 6

6 Sep Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 4 Dist

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2020

Archive·Sep 6

5 Sep Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 TD, 3 Dist

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2020

Archive·Sep 5

Latest Articles

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