More than two dozen major lawsuits are putting a price tag on the climate damage caused by fossil fuel companies
Governments across the USA are suing major climate polluters for the damage caused by their “intentional, reckless and negligent” actions. By Elliott Negin / Independent Media Institute Four years ago, Boulder, Colorado, sued ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy—owner of the only oil refinery…
Caymanian announced as designate Chief Fire Officer
Grand Cayman, 20 January 2022 – Mr. D. Randy Rankin has been selected as the designate Chief Fire Officer (CFO), following a rigorous and highly competitive recruitment process led by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The recruitment exercise entailed a…
New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze
From BBC At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in a New York apartment building. Another 32 people were sent to hospital, several of whom are in a critical condition, according to New York Mayor…
Happy New Year from the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
As we welcome in the new year we’ve taken the opportunity to pause and look back through the past twelve months. Between extreme weather, landfill fires and the ongoing challenges brought by the pandemic, there is no doubt that 2021…
Cayman: Fire Service withdraws from GT Landfill
Grand Cayman, 24 December 2021 (GIS) – The Cayman Islands Fire Service yesterday (Thursday, 23 December 2021) withdrew its crew and equipment from the George Town Landfill yesterday, after an incident-free week spent monitoring the site. “Officers will be able to get…
A Cayman Islands Fire Service Christmas
Grand Cayman, 21 December 2021 – The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) collaborated with the Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association (CIMRA) for the annual Christmas Toys 4 Tots Donation Drive on Sunday, 19 December 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings,…
Cayman: Vehicular Fire Incident
The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) responded at 12.31 a.m. today to a 911 report of multiple vehicles on fire at Seymour Dr. in George Town. On arrival, CIFS confirmed that in addition to the multiple vehicles on fire, an…
Cayman: Landfill Fire Extinguished in Little Cayman
Grand Cayman, 17 December 2021 (GIS) – The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS), working alongside the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) and Royal Cayman Islands Police Service attended a fire at the Little Cayman Landfill. CIFS was dispatched to the scene at…
Cayman: Crews Remain on Scene After Landfill Fire
Grand Cayman, 10 December 2021 (GIS)– The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) crews have remain working alongside the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) on-site at the George Town Landfill, since extinguishing a fire on Sunday, 5 December. Commenting on the operations on-site…
Cayman: Landfill Fire Extinguished, Crews Remain on Scene
Grand Cayman, 06 December 2021 (GIS)– Fire crews and equipment remain on site at the George Town Landfill, after extinguishing a fire early this morning. The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) was dispatched to the scene at 10.20 p.m. shortly before…
