Archive for October 11th, 2018

Cullers wanted for ‘Operation Green Iguana’

Cullers wanted for ‘Operation Green Iguana’

| 11/10/2018 | 90 Comments

(CNS): The nationwide cull to begin the eradication of the invasive green iguana will get underway this month and the Department of Environment is urging all potential cullers to come to the office and register every afternoon next week, starting Monday. The cull is open to all Caymanians over the age of 18 and there […]

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Shareholders pave way for bank sale

Shareholders pave way for bank sale

| 11/10/2018 | 19 Comments

(CNS): Despite some dissenting voices, the majority of shareholders of Cayman National have voted to remove a restriction that prevented any single entity from owning more than 10% of the bank’s shares in order to pave the way for its sale to a regional financial corporation. Following a meeting of shareholders Tuesday, they voted by a […]

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Tourism association divided over cruise port

Tourism association divided over cruise port

| 11/10/2018 | 76 Comments

(CNS): The Cayman Islands Tourism Association, which represents businesses dealing with both overnight and cruise tourism, is attempting to stay neutral on the increasingly polarized debate about the government’s plans to develop a berthing facility in George Town Harbour, as its membership is divided over the issue. Following a board meeting earlier this week, CITA […]

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Over 500 baby turtles rescued from stormy seas

Over 500 baby turtles rescued from stormy seas

| 11/10/2018 | 15 Comments

(CNS): Hundreds of baby turtles were rescued this week by volunteers and staff from the Department of Environment after Hurricane Michael stirred up high seas as it passed through this area of the Caribbean. The wave action washed over many nests along Grand Cayman’s beaches, where the baby turtles were not all ready to hatch. On […]

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