Cayman Island resource managers learn how to manage threats to coral reefs
Resource managers are faced with environmental changes that threaten the health and vitality of coral reef ecosystems as a result of expanding coastal development, tourism and new industries in many Caribbean nations. To assist coral reef resource managers in their…
Deep convection very near the Cayman Islands could develop
On Wednesday (20) Rob Lightbown of Crown Weather gave this report: Early morning analysis shows an area of deep convection very near the Cayman Islands. This convection is being caused by a trough of low pressure that extends from western…
Stingrays to be slaughtered for shoes
No it isn’t happening here and it must not ever happen. This is why we have highlighted it as our lead story today. Our Stingray City is one of our top tourist attractions and stingrays are easy to catch, as…
Cayman Islands low may develop when it moves in the Gulf of Mexico
On Tuesday (19) Rob Lightbown of Crown Weather had this report: Satellite imagery and surface analysis clearly shows an area of gradually lowering barometric pressures over the western Caribbean this morning. This broad system is producing heavy thunderstorm activity across…
Cayman Islands largest Brac Rock Iguana killed by car
I was so sad to hear on Friday that ‘S’, the largest known endangered Brac Rock Iguana in the Cayman Islands was run over and killed by a car on Cayman Brac. It is a big loss for the Brac…
Little Cayman’s Tarpon Lake boardwalk refurbished
The Ministry of District Administration, Works, Lands and Agriculture restored Little Cayman Tarpon Lake boardwalk back to its natural splendor for all to enjoy. The dock or boardwalk had fallen into disrepair due to a combination of factors, including age…
41 Feet Completed and Nearly There!
Construction of the Doppler weather radar tower in East End is on schedule and its chief architects, the Ministry of District Administration, Works Lands & Agriculture, the National Weather Service and the Cayman Islands Airports Authority are looking forward to…
Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee with a public turtle release on Saturday, 2nd June and a resident rate special on the Jubilee public holiday Monday, 4th June. The turtle release planned…
It’s almost “Goodbye” to Beryl
The centre of Tropical Depression Beryl is close to the ocean again, and the storm has strengthened slightly in response. Beryl’s heavy rain show will be focused on Eastern North Carolina today, where widespread rain amounts of 2 – 4…
