Environment
Kids’ posters raise awareness on rubbish plans
(CNS): A competition across all of the country’s schools to design a poster about the waste management hierarchy is the first step in what will eventually become a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about generating less rubbish. It is hoped the poster and essay competition which was organised by the Department of Environmental Health and […]
Central Caribbean Marine Institute celebrated
(CNS): Governor Helen Kilpatrick recently hosted a reception celebrating the scientific work of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) as well as marking the 10th anniversary of the Little Cayman Research Centre. Attendees comprised Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, CCMI founder and President Dr Carrie Manfrino, CCMI board members, staff, trustees and supporters. Kilpatrick, who visited the facility, applauded the […]
Record turnout for Chamber of Commerce Earth Day Clean-Up
(CNS): The Chamber of Commerce hosted its 18th annual Earth Day Islandwide Clean-up with well over 1,400 volunteers on Saturday 18 April. Starting at sunrise until 10:00 am, official said hundreds of people representing schools, businesses, church groups and other community organisations, worked throughout the day to cleanup Cayman’s roadsides and beaches.
‘Sea monster’ may be giant marine worm
(CNS): A mysterious looking sea creature caught just off the coast of Grand Cayman recently may be a giant marine worm, according to DoE experts. But because of the state of decomposition when the scientists received it, they are unable to say with certainty exactly what the odd looking marine animal is.
Consolidated Water supports coral project in Little Cayman
(CNS): Cayman Water Company recently committed to contributing $19,500 to the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s Coral Nursery project in Little Cayman. CWC committed to matching funds donated by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund over a two year period and has already made the first installment of $9,750 in support of the Coral Nursery project.
Dive operators pay tribute to Bob Soto
(CNS): The Cayman Islands recently said goodbye to diving legend Bob Soto, the founder of recreational scuba diving in Cayman, who died at the age of 88 on 17 March. “Bob was a wonderful man and a role model for all of us,” said Adrien Briggs, owner of Sunset House, Sunset Divers and Red Sail Sports. “He […]
