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Ten Caribbean countries improve laboratory capacity to detect antimicrobial resistance

Combating drug-resistant superbugs: Caribbean labs become a doctor’s strongest ally  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is helping Caribbean countries build stronger laboratory systems to detect antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, a crucial step for effective treatment. 21 November 2025 (PAHO)- Every day, drug-resistant…

Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Continue Partnership Exploring Advanced Biodesign and the Future of Mobility

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) are pleased to continue their pioneering multiyear research partnership exploring the relationship between nature, art and design, and the future of mobility around this year’s theme of “Tangible…

When We Restore Forests, We Also Preserve Bird Habitats

Lands vital for climate resilience and the forestry industry are also critical habitats for declining bird species, offering a rare opportunity to align conservation with ecosystem services and secure a resilient future for both birds and people.

Cayman: MRCU Ramps Up Response to Mosquito Emergence

Dr Alan Wheeler, Director Mosquito Research & Control Unit While you’ll likely notice improvements in the next few days, another spike is likely mid-month due to the recent rainfall. The black salt marsh mosquito (Aedes taeniorhynchus) – the main species…

The Enclosure of the Commons and the War Economy: A Feminist and Anti-Colonial Critique

The war economy relies on the enclosure of the commons. By reclaiming the commons, we can build a world based on cooperation, ecological stewardship, and social justice.

 International Day of Plant Health: Ministry of PLAHI and DoA Reaffirms Commitment to Plant Biosecurity

IPPC Theme: The Importance of Plant Health in One Health Proposed Cayman Islands Theme:  Plant Health, One Health, and Biosecurity: A Shared Responsibility Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 14 May 2025, This week, the Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Lands,…

Cayman: WE ARE NURTURED BY NATURE

Cayman’s Protected Areas Offer Sanctuary For Both Humans And Wildlife As the tops of a deep-sea, underwater mountain range, the Cayman Islands evolved in isolation for millions of years. As animals and plants found their way across the sea to…

Restoring the Wild: How Reintroducing Bison Could Revive Britain’s Landscapes and Ecosystems

Reintroducing European bison to Britain, despite their absence from its history, could help restore ecological balance by fostering biodiversity and reversing some of the damage caused by industrial farming practices.

Why Seashells Resemble Spiraling Galaxies and the Human Heart

From dissecting hearts to designing ornithopters, James Bell Pettigrew saw spirals as the blueprint of nature—but his grand vision was lost to history.

Two class scholarships to be awarded to attend CCMI’s 3-day/2-night Marine Ecology Course in Little Cayman

TWO CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MARINE ECOLOGY COURSE AT CCMI AVAILABLE TO YEAR 5 & 6 GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS Take the eco-warrior challenge: make a change, win an  all-expenses paid adventure to Little Cayman! The Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s (CCMI) Marine Ecology…