Cayman Islands DoE working with international conservationists to track marine predators
The Department of Environment (DoE) is working with Marine Conservation International (MCI) to track marine predators that have been tagged as part of an ongoing local research project. The aim of the project is to inform local management efforts for…
Scientists may have just made a huge breakthrough in explaining the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
By Digital Journal From Business Insider Scientists may have solved an enduring mystery that has plagued us since records began in 1851. Scientists believe methane gas explosions may be linked to the mystery of the disappearance of as many as…
USVI to launch mosquito control program to reduce zika transmission
From Caribbean News Now ST CROIX, USVI — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded an initial 90-day emergency contract to implement the USVI vector control plan, an important part of the territory’s response to zika….
Destination of the week
Dominica is nicknamed ‘the Nature Isle’ for good reason Like wildlife, rain forest adventures and volcanoes with your beach vacations? This quiet island is for you. By STARRE VARTAN From Mother Nature Network One of the beautiful things about the…
New Chief Human Resources Officer named at Cayman Islands’ Turtle Farm
Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter is pleased to announce that Mr. Joelle McCrae, former Human Resources Manager has been promoted to Chief Human Resource Officer. This change means he will report directly to the Managing Director, Mr. Timothy Adam,…
These Caribbean Nations want to rid the oceans of garbage
By John Dyer From Vice News Sick and tired of seeing their white sand beaches tainted by garbage, Caribbean nations are at the vanguard of international efforts to eliminate plastic waste. On April 1, a ban on Styrofoam products will…
Cayman Islands: EXERCISE ONLY ! TSUNAMI ALERT HOLDING STATEMENT – EXERCISE ONLY
THIS IS AN EXERCISE ONLY! TSUNAMI ALERT FOR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS March 17, 2016 / 10:12 am PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS MAGNITUDE – 8.5 TIME – 10:00 (Local Time) 1500 UTC, MAR 17 2016 LOCATION – 20.2 DEGREES NORTH 71.7 DEGREES…
Earth Day 2016: Cayman’s Next Generation Focuses on Sustainability
From Isla Public Relations Under the mentorship of Cayman’s dive operators young Caymanians are motivated to protect the environment every day Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Mar 16, 2016) – As Earth Day activities are being planned in the Cayman Islands, 24-year-old…
Education and Conservation: How the Central Caribbean Marine Institute is working to save our oceans
BY CELESTE TAYLOR From LEAD Cincinnati What happens when a country boy from Indiana decides he wants to follow his passion of marine biology from the swaying cornfields of Batesville to the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean? For Peter Hillenbrand,…
Disaster Management Organisation in Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise Thurs (17)
From the Daily Herald T&T PHILIPSBURG–The National Disaster Management Organisation on the island, through the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) in Cay Hill which is located at the Fire Department, will be participating in a regional exercise called Caribe Wave…





