COP30: 25 island territories leading on climate – but locked out of finance
As world leaders gather in Belém for what Brazil is calling the “COP of Truth,” there’s a group of territories with a powerful story that deserves attention – one of frontline climate impact, remarkable innovation, and a critical finance gap that…
Invitation to all our readers to join Island Voices @COP30
From Island Innovation rFom November 10th to 21st, all eyes will be on Belém (Brazil) for the highly anticipated UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). The conference is regarded as a decisive stage for the voices of island communities to be heard and…
National Trust for the Cayman Islands Mourns the Passing of Its First Executive Director
November 2025– The National Trust is sad to announce the passing of Lady Dace Ground, the first Executive Director of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. Lady Dace passed away on October 31st 2025 in Chesterfield Hospital, UK after…
Cayman Premier Leads Relief Mission to Jamaica
The Cayman Islands Government has pledged approximately US $1.2 million dollars in essential supplies and goods to be shipped directly to Jamaica, standing in solidarity with the people of Jamaica as they recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa….
CAL extends fee waivers for Kingston flights after Hurricane Melissa
Due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the waivers for change fees and fare difference have been extended for Cayman Airways customers travelling between Grand Cayman and Kingston, Jamaica. To qualify for the waivers, customers must meet all…
4 Nov Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report
Tue 4 Nov 2025 TROPICAL REPORT Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook 800 AM EDT Tue 4 Nov 20251205 UTC Tue 4 Nov 2025 IMAGE FROM NHC Tropical Weather Outlook Text Tropical…
You are invited you to join Island Voices @COP30
From November 10th to 21st, all eyes will be on Belém (Brazil) for the highly anticipated UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). The conference is regarded as a decisive stage for the voices of island communities to be heard and to seek solidarity…
Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 28* in Jamaica
By Aleks Phillips From BBC Getty Images The number of people killed in Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Melissa has risen to 28, the Caribbean nation’s prime minister has announced. Andrew Holness confirmed nine other deaths on Saturday, adding…
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – November 3, 2025 (Listen to song “Backative for Jamaica”)
November 3, 2025 Happy Independence Day, Dominica! Happy 47th Independence Day to the people of Dominica. Celebrated as the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica is known for its lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and world-class hiking trails. The nation continues…
Polack Post: Caribbean and World Community- Missing In Action
Peter Polack By Peter Polack The Melissa hurricane disaster has left a trail of hopelessness behind, not only in mostly Western Jamaica but in the Caribbean as a whole and further afield. That hopelessness has now become reflected in the…
