“Historic Ships” on Cayman Islands new stamp issue
“Historic Ships” is the theme of the Cayman Islands Postal Service’s latest stamp issue. This five-stamp issue celebrates the role that ships played in shaping the history and economy of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands’ rich ship-building and seafaring…
Cayman Islands invited to pursue Branson’s renewable energy challenge
Action based partnership with Carbon War Room will accelerate transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (16 June 2016) The Cayman Islands Government proactively approached organisers of the 10 Islands Challenge, and are currently reviewing an…
Getting married in Cayman Islands? 6 tips for stay over visitors
From Cayman Islands Weddings and Events Today, the Caribbean Islands are fast becoming a trendy location for those planning to say ‘I do’ to the person of their dreams. Many couples choose Caribbean destination weddings over traditional weddings because these…
The name’s Jamesbondia: new group of Caribbean plants named after James Bond
From Taylor & Francis Group A new subgenus of plants has officially been called Jamesbondia after the notable American ornithologist James Bond, whose name Ian Fleming is known to have used for his eponymous spy series. An article published in…
Irish company makes history with installation of first-ever hybrid streetlight in Grenada
From Penn Energy Irish company airsynergy’s wind and solar powered off-grid Remote Power Unit (RPU) has become the very first renewable hybrid streetlight to be installed in the Caribbean island country of Grenada. Jim Smyth, CEO of airsynergy said: “We…
Cayman Islands Conservation Council Earth Month initiative
Saturday [April 2] at dawn usually sees members of the Conolly family combining morning exercise with civic service in the Colliers community. “We gather at my house and walk down to Morritt’s on one side and back on the other,…
Caribbean 600: Proteus declared Overall Winner
From Scuttlebutt Sailing News (February 25, 2016; Day 4) – George Sakellaris’ Maxi72, Proteus (USA) has been declared the overall winner of the 2016 RORC Caribbean 600. Whilst several yachts are still racing, by the afternoon of Thursday 25 February…
Destinations of the week
7 Music Festivals You Have To Go To In The Caribbean From Times Caribbean Caribbean Music Festivals When most people think about the Caribbean they picture beautiful beaches, amazing scenery and tasty exotic drinks, not to mention blue skies and…
Trinidad declares health emergency over Zika virus/WHO declares emergency
Trinidad declares health emergency over Zika virus From St Lucia News online CARIBBEAN360 – No cases of the Zika virus have surfaced in Trinidad and Tobago, but Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh has declared a national public health emergency as…
Caribbean Islands protect the sea turtle
By Andrea Pole From Huffington Post The small island of Nevis has one of the Caribbean’s most important sea turtle protection programs thanks to its dedicated army of volunteers. While visiting Nevis recently, my nine-year-old daughter and I tracked endangered…