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US: Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in

By Emma Rossiter From BBC Click HERE to view video Staff at a Virginia liquor store got a shock on Saturday when they came into work to find a raccoon had burgled the store, drinking its way through the spirits…

Cayman: What to Do/What Not to Do for Farmers and Community

H5N1 Avian Flu has been detected among a select number of birdson Grand Cayman. Public Health and the Department ofAgriculture are actively monitoring the situation and conductingcontainment activities.  To prevent exposure, follow the guidance below. H5N1 Advisory for Farmers and…

Cayman: Multi-Agency Response Follows Avian Flu Detection

Multiple government agencies have been focused on containment and risk mitigation today, Saturday 29 November, following the detection of the H5N1 Avian Flu on Grand Cayman. Coordinated by Hazard Management Cayman Islands, strategic and tactical responses have been undertaken by…

Cayman: Containment Efforts Continue After Avian Flu Detection

30 November 2025 From Cayman Islands Government Government teams continued coordinated containment and monitoring activities today, Sunday 30 November, following the confirmed detection of H5N1 Avian Influenza in a limited number of birds at a farm in West Bay. Samples collected from…

Avian Flu Detection on Farm in Grand Cayman

The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure and Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability have confirmed the detection of H5 avian flu in animals on a farm in Grand Cayman and are taking immediate coordinated action to address…

More humane feral cat control procedures introduced in Little Cayman

Feral cats pose a serious and ongoing threat to Little Cayman’s unique and fragile ecosystem. Many animals native to the Sister Islands including the Red-footed Booby, the critically endangered Sister Islands rock iguana, and many other native birds, insects and…

Cayman Islands Airports Authority Announces Date for the Annual Meeting of the Wildlife Hazardous Working Group Mon Dec 1

We are pleased to share with you the details on our upcoming Annual meeting of the Wildlife Hazard Working Group.  The meeting is open to the public, including all airport staff, partners, and stakeholders.  We hope you join us.   The…

US: When the bailiff blocked the courtroom door, Herbert Thompson made his choice in seconds: “Then I won’t go in.”

By Mona B From Quora IMAGE: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1M5csMLTaL The 62-year-old held his terrier mix, Chance, closer to his chest. After three years together on the streets, he wasn’t about to abandon his only family now—not even to face a judge. The…

DLG announces winners of the Agri Influencer Award 2025

Frankfurt, Germany, 15 November 2025 – Award for outstanding public outreach on social media channels – Winners in German language and International category – Award ceremony at the Young Farmers Party at Agritechnica on November 14 – 2026 award presentation…

Cayman: “Home for the Holidays” – Clear the Shelter Events (Pets)

The Department of Agriculture’s Animal Welfare and Control Unit (AWCU) is excited to launch our “Home for the Holidays: Clear the Shelter” initiative — a heart-warming campaign to help cats and dogs find their furever homes this holiday season Join…