Iran tries to save Asiatic cheetah from extinction
Tehran, Iran Iran is rushing to try to save one of the world’s critically endangered species, the Asiatic cheetah, and bring it back from the verge of extinction in its last remaining refuge. The Asiatic cheetah, an equally fast cousin…
A helpful tool for waste management document says Cayman minister
For the convenience of the public, the Ministry of Health has today released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document to supplement the Strategic Outline Case for the Cayman Islands Integrated Solid Waste Management System, which it published last month. Officials…
Texas State Aquarium announces $50 million expansion
By Krista M. Torralva From Caller Times Corpus Christie CORPUS CHRISTI – Experiencing the clear waters of the Caribbean will become a lot easier in Corpus Christi — so easy, a cruise ship isn’t necessary. Texas State Aquarium officials announced…
Aggressive trap-jaw ants from South America invade Gulf Coast
By Megan Gannon, News Editor For Livescience From Mashable An aggressive type of trap-jaw ant with a mighty bite is gaining ground in the U.S. southeast, new research finds. The species, Odontomachus haematodus, is native to South America, but it…
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GAA alive and kicking in the Caribbean [Cayman to be exact] From bula.ie Over 100 men and women took part in a Gaelic Football tournament in the Cayman Islands at the weekend [21/22] Sports reporter Jerome Quinn visited in the…
Over-fishing for conservation in the Cayman Islands
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (June 25, 2014) – Comfort Suites Grand Cayman, which is franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is working to help preserve the Cayman Islands waters of invasive…
Achievements of the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism
CRFM Secretariat, Belize City, Wed. 25 June 2014—The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Secretariat in Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines, hosted the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting from June 10 to 17, 2014. Thirteen CRFM Member States: Anguilla, Belize, Grenada,…
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Divetech’s FOCUS GRAND CAYMAN event offers over $15k in prizes
From http://www.divenewswire.com Divetech is hosting the 6th annual FOCUS GRAND CAYMAN, an annual event that brings together underwater photographers, ocean conservationists and rebreather enthusiasts, at Cobalt Coast Dive Resort in Grand Cayman between the 30th August and the 6th September…
Greenhouse gas ruling gives EPA leeway to regulate
Marcia Coyle, from supreme court brief Five years ago, environmentalists endured their worst term in decades, suffering a stunning 0-5 outcome in the U.S. Supreme Court. This term, they are 2-1 and victorious on the most pressing of their issues:…
Promoting Energy Security in the Caribbean
Written by White House Washington, DC – Energy security is a major challenge for the Caribbean. The region is largely dependent on relatively high-cost imported fuel and electricity. Small isolated economies and unattractive investment policies discourage investment necessary to build…
