When it rains, it pours: going back to the beginning in Grand Cayman
From Alex in Wanderland (http://www.alexinwanderland.com/about/) I was a little nervous about returning to the Cayman Islands. First, I was nervous it might kill me a little to go back, because it’s such an emotionally charged spot for me. I spent…
Proposals for an enhanced system of Marine Parks in the Cayman Islands
August 2015 The Department of Environment (DoE) is seeking the public’s views on its proposals for an enhanced system of Marine Parks, in accordance with Section 9 of the National Conservation Law. The DoE will be holding public…
Is climate change pushing the Caribbean towards a health crisis?
By Advira Shand, From Voices of Youth I still cringe when I remember the agony I encountered when I was brought to my knees by the chikungunya virus in late 2014. Almost everyone within my community in South Manchester got…
Sea level rise predicted to be larger than originally thought
By Caroline Reid From IFL Science There had been a consensus that sea levels would rise between 30 and 90 centimeters (one to three feet) by the end of the century. That was in 2013. Now, with even more data…
Summer’s end prompts top Caribbean resort values
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse With the summer ending and the fall season approaching, Caribbean destinations and travel suppliers are offering a variety of packages to lure vacationers south for one more warm weather adventure. Fortunately for travelers, Caribbean…
Tracing the scars of Katrina
By Jeyhoun Allebaugh & Marcus Gilmer From Mashable Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast. While the storm’s wrath was felt throughout the Southeast, the iconic images associated with the hurricane show a great American city…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events 8th Annual CISPA Gala “Back to the Future-Celebrating 45 years of excellence” Date: 10/10/2015 Time: 6:30 PM Ritz Carlton Seven Mile Beach Phone: 749 3360 Register Event Description: The 8th Annual CISPA Gala “Back to the Future-Celebrating 45…
Tropical Storm Erika: At Least 2 Dead, Widespread Flooding Reported in Dominica; Florida Prepares For Possible Impacts
By Sean Breslin From The Weather Channel Erika Lashes Leeward Islands Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari talks about the track of Tropical Storm Erika, and where it could be heading. Watch live webcams at www.earthcam.com Tropical Storm Erika has brought deadly flooding…
CARIBBEAN: USAID launches US$12.5 million Marine Biodiversity Program in Carriacou
By US Embassy August 26, 2015 In an effort to protect critical marine ecosystems and reduce threats to the region’s fisheries and tourism sectors, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a USD$12.5 million Caribbean Marine Biodiversity…
A supermoon will appear this Saturday (29)
By Jessica Orwig From Business Insider There’s an especially large and bright full moon coming out this Saturday night. So, if you want an exceptionally good look at some of the stunning features on the lunar surface, Saturday will be…





