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23 April, 2026 | PLANNING BILL - Request for Careful Consideration

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Bringing Local Stories of Stewardship and Shoreline Resilience to Life

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Press Release \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nFebruary 3, 2026 \n

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World Wetlands Day 2026

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CNS | 01.12.2025 |Sustainable Cayman writes: As the Development Plan Appeals Tribunal continues its vital work, it is crucial to emphasise that the decisions being made today will shape the future of our beloved Islands ...

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On Saturday, 15 November, we were honoured to attend the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce 60th Anniversary Business Excellence Awards, where our project partners RF Bank & Trust received the Best ESG Project Award — a ...

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COMPASS NEWS | 10 October 2025: RF Bank & Trust (Cayman) has teamed up with Sustainable Cayman to launch the South Sound Coastal Mangrove Restoration Trial.

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Press Release

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Press Statement | June 9th, 2025

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Press Release \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nJune 2, 2025\n\nSustainable Cayman Delegates Return from Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025 \nSt. Kitts & Nevis | May 23–31, 2025\n

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By Matthew Feitelberg | Published: 15 May 2025

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George Town, Cayman Islands — On the eve of the national referendum on cruise berthing infrastructure, Sustainable Cayman welcomes a powerful statement from world-renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle’s organization, M...

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🌊 \"I cannot passively let these coral reefs die without voicing my concern.\" — Jean-Michel Cousteau 🐠

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🌊 “What we do now will determine our future.” — Dr. Sylvia Earle

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Press Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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George Town, Grand Cayman — On January 31, amidst the backdrop of Heroes Square and surrounded by the monuments of our national heroes, Sustainable Cayman, along with representatives from Protect Our Future, presented to...

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By Compass Contributor - January 17, 2025

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George Town, Cayman Islands 27/01/2025 –Sustainable Cayman remains dedicated to protecting the Cayman Islands' natural heritage for the collective wellbeing of present and future generations. Having thoroughly reviewed t...

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/appeal-against-proposed-amendments-to-the-nca","title":"Appeal Against Proposed Amendments to the NCA","date_modified":"2025-01-27T22:33:37Z"},{"id":"press-statement-on-draft-nca-bill","html_content":"

Sustainable Cayman Issues Statement on the Publication of the National Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2024

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Imagine a Cayman where traffic flows smoothly, families live in affordable homes, and our natural environment is cherished and protected. Imagine a Cayman where young people have access to world-class sports facilities a...

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/cayman%E2%80%99s-crossroads-a-story-of-challenges-and-opportunities","title":"CAYMAN’S CROSSROADS: A Story of Challenges and Opportunities","date_modified":"2025-01-02T17:08:00Z"},{"id":"managed-retreat---an-extreme-option-to-an-extreme-problem","html_content":"

There is a direct corelation between intensive development and beach erosion. More development means more erosion. Despite this, it was recently announced that the Central Planning Authority had granted permission for th...

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/managed-retreat---an-extreme-option-to-an-extreme-problem","title":"\"Managed Retreat - an extreme option to an extreme problem\"","date_modified":"2024-12-21T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"press-release-pirate-cove-shoreline-park-opens","html_content":"

Press Release

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Emerging from the depths of the Western part of the Caribbean Sea is the land of soft, fresh breezes: the Cayman Islands. At the summit of an ancient limestone mountain peak, our abundant marine world is what it is today...

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/caymanian-times-sustaining-our-seas","title":"CAYMANIAN TIMES: \"Sustaining Our Seas\"","date_modified":"2024-12-19T04:31:32Z"},{"id":"the-rape-of-our-beaches---must-it-go-on","html_content":"

Nor'Wester June 1976

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/%E2%80%98honouring-coasts%E2%80%99-public-outreach-launch","title":" ‘Honouring Coasts’ Public Outreach Launch","date_modified":"2024-11-12T13:51:27Z"},{"id":"wildlife-loss-brings-cayman-islands-ecosystems-closer-to-collapse","html_content":"

A Local Perspective on Global Trends

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/wildlife-loss-brings-cayman-islands-ecosystems-closer-to-collapse","title":"Wildlife Loss Brings Cayman Islands Ecosystems Closer to Collapse","date_modified":"2024-11-11T02:45:31Z"},{"id":"uk-overseas-territories-conservation-forum","html_content":"

The Open Letter from the Sustainability Ambassadors is printed on pg 16 calling for increased efforts to tackle Climate Change throughout the Overseas Territories.

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In November 2022, due to road closures due to Pirates Week, George Town experienced unprecedented traffic jams. Stories of vehicles stuck for more than an hour flooded local media and although former Premier Panton took ...

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/moving-paradise","title":"Moving Paradise","date_modified":"2024-10-27T15:18:53Z"},{"id":"shoreline-revitalisation-with-mangrove-restoration","html_content":"

For Immediate Release

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/shoreline-revitalisation-with-mangrove-restoration","title":"Shoreline Revitalisation with Mangrove Restoration","date_modified":"2024-08-20T14:41:45Z"},{"id":"climate-resilience-requires-collaboration","html_content":"

For Immediate Release

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/climate-resilience-requires-collaboration","title":"Climate Resilience Requires Collaboration","date_modified":"2024-08-15T11:49:14Z"},{"id":"youth-of-cayman-urge-parliamentarians-to-take-action","html_content":"

August 1st, 2024

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/youth-of-cayman-urge-parliamentarians-to-take-action","title":"Youth of Cayman urge Parliamentarians to take action","date_modified":"2024-08-01T19:41:37Z"},{"id":"press-release","html_content":"

For Immediate Release

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/press-release","title":"PRESS RELEASE | Governor meets with Sustainability Ambassadors","date_modified":"2024-07-15T17:26:58Z"},{"id":"update-on-the-east-west-arterial","html_content":"

Cayman Compass: https://www.caymancompass.com/2024/06/21/cabinet-to-decide-on-alternative-routes-for-east-west-arterial/

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Author: Aleigha General, Sustainable Cayman Ambassador and recipient of the Cayman Compass 2023 Journalism Scholarship

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Photo Credit: Don't Pave Paradise Campaign

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Authors: Isabela Watler & Soleil Parkinson

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We need YOUR input on how the 1997 Development Statement performed! 🗣️

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Sustainable Cayman, is a Sustainability Non-Profit Organization deeply invested in promoting environmentally conscious and community-centric development initiatives. Our organization has recently reviewed the Grand Cayma...

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/open-letter-in-response-to-cuc-roundabout-to-tomlinson-roundabout","title":"Open letter in response to CUC Roundabout to Tomlinson Roundabout","date_modified":"2024-05-27T22:19:38Z"},{"id":"caymanian-times-article-series-staying-afloat-by-m-feitelberg","html_content":"

Proposal for a theoretical coastal development that foregoes concrete and steel, opting for bamboo and thatch instead. (Image courtesy of author)

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/caymanian-times-article-series-staying-afloat-by-m-feitelberg","title":"Caymanian Times Article Series: \"Staying Afloat\" by M Feitelberg","date_modified":"2024-05-01T23:32:52Z"},{"id":"earth-week---take-the-sustainability-pledge","html_content":"

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/earth-week---take-the-sustainability-pledge","title":"Earth Week - Take the Sustainability Pledge!","date_modified":"2024-04-25T16:56:44Z"},{"id":"meet-matthew-sustainable-design-advocate-for-small-coral-islands","html_content":"

We are delighted to introduce Matthew, our new volunteer, whose eagerness and commitment to sustainable design promise to make a significant impact on our organization's initiatives.

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/meet-matthew-sustainable-design-advocate-for-small-coral-islands","title":"Meet Matthew: Sustainable Design Advocate for Small Coral Islands","date_modified":"2024-03-29T13:23:26Z"},{"id":"press-release-%7C-where-do-we-go-from-here","html_content":"

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","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/press-release-%7C-where-do-we-go-from-here","title":"Press Release | Where Do We Go From Here?","date_modified":"2024-03-04T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"ambassador-to-obtain-strategic-migration-management-certification","html_content":"

Eager to contribute significantly to Sustainable Cayman’s vision for a resilient, adaptable, and culturally rich future, Rickeem Lashely will be obtaining a Professional Certificate in Strategic Migration Management from...

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/ambassador-to-obtain-strategic-migration-management-certification","title":"Ambassador to obtain Strategic Migration Management Certification","date_modified":"2024-02-23T15:26:51Z"},{"id":"press-release-%7C-rising-tides-united-voices","html_content":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/press-release-%7C-rising-tides-united-voices","title":"Press Release | Rising Tides, United Voices","date_modified":"2024-02-21T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"meet-our-new-campaign-support-officer","html_content":"

We are delighted to welcome our newest member of the team, Hayley Roulstone!

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(CNS): A critical report that will inform the design of the controversial East-West Arterial extension is the only thing holding up the environmental impact assessment for the road. Despite accusations from Cabinet membe...

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/nra%E2%80%99s-hydro-reports-hold-up-eia-for-ewa-highway","title":"NRA’s hydro reports hold up EIA for EWA highway","date_modified":"2023-12-07T17:34:36Z"},{"id":"press-release-%7C-sustainable-cayman-issues-optioneering-report","html_content":"

\"Alternative Route 2 is cheaper, shorter, safer\"

","url":"https://sustainablecayman.org/news-and-press/f/press-release-%7C-sustainable-cayman-issues-optioneering-report","title":"PRESS RELEASE | Sustainable Cayman issues Optioneering Report","date_modified":"2023-11-30T13:42:51Z"}]}