Environment

Hurricane Laura could slam into Gulf Coast as Category 3 storm

By Courtney Spamer, AccuWeather meteorologist & Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist

Archive·Aug 25

25 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 T.S

Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W)

Archive·Aug 25

Cayman: Tropical Laura Bulletin - 10AM UPDATE From 4am

UPDATE: At 10 am Tropical Storm Laura was located near Latitude 21.2 North… Longitude 80.6 West or about 115 mile north-northwest of Cayman Brac and 142 miles north-northeast of Grand Cayman.

Archive·Aug 24

Cayman: Blue Genes Babies - New focused approach to blue iguana conservation

24th August 2020 – The newest clutch of Grand Cayman’s iconic, yet endangered, blue iguanas are hatching at the Blue Iguana Conservation (BIC) facility.

Archive·Aug 24

Laura's death toll mounting in Caribbean as storm sets course toward US

By Jake Sojda, AccuWeather meteorologist & Renee Duff, AccuWeather meteorologist From AccuWeather

Archive·Aug 24

24 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 T.S

Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W)

Archive·Aug 24

Tropical Storm Laura shatters record, sets course toward US [Much closer to Cayman Islands]

At 4 pm, Sunday 23 August 2020, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman were placed under a Tropical Storm Warning due to the new forecast track of Tropical Storm Laura.

Archive·Aug 23

23 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 T.S

Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W)

Archive·Aug 23

Cayman: DEH secures new fleet and undergoes rebranding effort

During the COVID-19 lockdown the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) added a number of vehicles to their fleet including:

Archive·Aug 22

Newly-formed Tropical Storm Marco to eye Mexico, then US

By Jake Sojda, AccuWeather meteorologist From AccuWeather News

Archive·Aug 22

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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