Archive for March 22nd, 2023
100+ acres of natural habitat already at risk this year
(CNS): Since the start of this year, the Central Planning Authority has heard applications for development projects and sub-divisions that threaten well over one hundred acres of primary natural habitat, including mangroves. Despite mounting public support for conservation and significant concerns that development is destroying the environment, in less than two months the CPA has […]
Mosquito surge expected in wake of early rain
(CNS): The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) said it is expecting a significant emergence of the pests from Sunday evening resulting from early rain and high tides. Despite widescale residual larviciding treatment before the rain, the MRCU still expects a mosquito problem due to the extent of the flooding.
Barrel washes up with hazardous material
(CNS): On Monday evening, the Cayman Islands Fire Service ignited a military flare inside a barrel that washed ashore near Pirates Cave in Bodden Town. According to a government release, CIFS responded to a 911 call about the barrel around 5:34pm on 20 March, which triggered a multi-agency response that included the RCIPS, Hazard Management […]
3 men on leaky boat rescued off Little Cayman
(CNS): Three men were rescued on Sunday evening offshore near the Hungry Iguana Restaurant on Little Cayman after their small boat experienced difficulties in strong waves and started taking on water. When the police and emergency services arrived around 6pm, they found that members of the public were helping two men who had been aboard […]
