Can Drones Save the Elephants?
From Mashable This week, 89 African elephants in southern Chad were slaughtered for their ivory tusks, the worst such incident since the killing of 300 elephants a year ago in Cameroon. To stop the massacre of these stately beasts, conservation…
Pledge to Recycle with DEH
Pledge to recycle in celebration of Earth Day as part of your commitment to the Environment. April 22, is designated Earth Day where worldwide people are being encouraged to take part in any activity that benefits Planet Earth, and here…
Region’s Fisheries sector to gain cost savings from information and knowledge sharing technology
Under a Euro 30 million project funded by the European Union (EU) for projects to improve sustainable and equitable management of fisheries and aquaculture in Africa Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States, fisheries officials from CARIFORUM States are receiving training in…
Petroleum Inspectorate warns against unsafe fuelling
The Petroleum Inspectorate Department is reminding the public that it is against the law to fuel vehicles from a Road Tank Wagon (RTW) or Mobile Fuel at unapproved locations such as at a private home, car park or on the…
Madagascar hit by ‘severe’ plague of locusts
A severe plague of locusts has infested about half of Madagascar, threatening crops and raising concerns about food shortages, a UN agency says. The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said billions of the plant-devouring insects could cause hunger for…
Camana Bay April 2013 Events
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Monday 25 March 2013): From a challenging three-mile race ending with a sprint finish up and down The Observation Tower and a silent walk through the Town Centre in honour of a worthy cause to the…
Fire Safety for Easter
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) under the Ministry of Finance District Administration, Works, Lands and Agriculture (FINANCE DAWLA) and Fire department officials are urging the public to observe proper fire safety and disposal of fire debris during this camping…
Camping food safety
Residents set to enjoy traditional camping excursions over Easter should plan ahead of time to keep themselves and their environment safe and healthy. The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) issues the following reminders: FOOD SAFETY • Keep raw foods…
Chillin’ at Little Cayman AG show
The atmosphere at the third annual Little Cayman Agriculture Show matched perfectly with the island’s laid back character on Saturday, 23 March at the Museum Grounds in Blossom Village. While preserving the character of a small town agriculture show and…
In pictures: Earth Hour around the world
Earth Hour is a worldwide event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and held towards the end of March annually, encouraging households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about…






