Earth has its hottest summer and hottest August on record

By Jeff Masters From Weather Underground August 2015 was Earth’s hottest August on record, and the Northern Hemisphere summer period of June-July-August was the hottest summer since record keeping began in 1880, said NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)…

Turtle hatchlings die in bonfire on Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

On 16 September 2015, at least 24 hatchling green turtles died in an bonfire on a beach in South Sound. According to DoE Research Officer Janice Blumenthal, “When they emerge from their nests, hatchling turtles move in the direction of…

CARIBBEAN: Gastro outbreak in Dominica following Tropical Storm Erika

By CMC From St Lucia News CMC – Dominica health authorities are reporting an increase in cases of gastroenteritis following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika late last month that killed more than 30 people. The Ministry of Health said…

Want to help save coral reefs? Visit this undersea sculpture park in Grenada

By Cynthia Drescher From CNTraveler Charity efforts reach both above and below the ocean’s surface for the Sandals Foundation, which pairs luxury resort amenities with active appreciation of the Caribbean environment. The most popular tourist site on the Caribbean island…

‘Small spelunkers required’: the ad that led to the discovery of Homo naledi

By David Smith at the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa From The Guardian UK The skeletons found in a South African cave were retrieved by six scientists with a hard-to-find combination of skills The advertisement on social media called for…

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Cayman Islands utility company in talks on hydrothermal systems

The Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) is currently in talks to potentially enter into a power purchase agreement with Cayman OTEC International Ltd, a privately financed developer of hydrothermal systems to provide the country with a sustainable energy source. Using ocean…

iNews Briefs, More & Community Events

Community Events RENT: The Musical Opened Thursday September 10th, 2015 Runs to October 3rd, 2015 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Doors open at 6:30 PM for Happy Hour try our special Tom Collins cocktail! at The Prospect Playhouse Do not miss…

Cause of food poisoning at Cayman Islands school still not known

Update on Outbreak of Illness- Red Bay Primary School The Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams has confirmed that 23 persons (20 children and three adults) from Red Bay Primary School received treatment on Wednesday, 2nd September 2015….

Ivan’s 11th Anniversary; remembering the lessons learned

September 11th, 2015 marks the 11th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan. While 11 years seems like a long time, for many, memories of the storm feel like it only happened yesterday. Hurricane Ivan pounded the Cayman Islands, with the eye passing…