The NHC provides the latest advisory on Tropical Storm Melissa.

The storm continues to meander across the Caribbean, currently deemed stationary (not moving). Environmental conditions are expected to become more favourable for development through the weekend, with TS Melissa anticipated to become a Hurricane...

Melissa bringing deadly and destructive rains to the Caribbean

[En español] Tropical Storm Melissa has already brought death and destruction to the Caribbean, as the nearly stationary tropical storm begins to intensify. Melissa claimed its first fatality on Thursday night, when a falling tree killed an...

Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall within the next few hours in Jamaica with dangerous winds, flooding and storm surge

The core of Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall on the western end of Jamaica, on Tuesday. TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful, Category 5 storm, is forecast to be the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in Jamaica....

Canadian Government Intensifies Advisories With "Avoid Non-Essential Travel" Warnings For Popular Caribbean Countries 

On Sunday, Hurricane Melissa was upgraded to a Category 4 after drastically intensifying in a short period of time over the weekend. Now, the latest update from the National Hurricane Center states Melissa has become a Category 5 storm. The...

...NOAA AND AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTERS INVESTIGATING CATEGORY 5 MELISSA...

...DESTRUCTIVE WINDS AND STORM SURGE AND CATASTROPHIC FLOODING WILL WORSEN ON JA-MAICA THROUGH THE DAY AND INTO TONIGHT... Hurricane Melissa Intermediate Advisory Number 24A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132025 800 AM EDT Mon Oct 27...

Celebrity scientists to spread word about saving reefs

(CNS): With coral reefs and marine life in the Cayman Islands now suffering the catastrophic consequences of ocean warming, overfishing, and unchecked coastal development, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute is launching a new outreach campaign...

Hurricane Melissa getting stronger as it bears down on Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it moves through the Caribbean. Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti are expected to face catastrophic flooding, landslides, and destructive winds. The storm has already been blamed for at least...

UPDATE: Status of Search and Rescue for Missing Fishermen, Corey Brown & Amilcar Smith,

3:00PM - The Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG) wishes to advise the public that the active search and rescue operation for Mr. Corey Nikito Brown and Mr. Amilcar Rosales Smith has transitioned to an inactive status as of 3:00PM on 24 October 2025....

CDC, Metrojet firm up ties to boost aviation, tourism in Clark

HONG KONG — The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) recently met with executives of Hong Kong-based Metrojet Limited to reinforce investor confidence and advance initiatives aimed at enhancing ease of doing business in Clark’s aviation and tourism...

Jamaica prepares for Hurricane Melissa, now a category 5 storm

The National Hurricane Center says that Hurricane Melissa, now a category 5 hurricane, is forecast to move “near or over” Jamaica Monday night (Oct. 27) and early Tuesday. NHC says that a life-threatening storm surge is likely along the south...

MSSCA's Xaria Ingraham participates in CTO Youth Congress

What began as Xaria Ingraham “just representing” Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Academy, turned into her representing Grand Bahama, then the country, and a showing as The Bahamas’ Junior Minister of Tourism at the Caribbean Tourism Organization...

Hurricane Melissa becomes Cat. 5, Haiti on maximum alert

Haiti - FLASH : Hurricane Melissa becomes Cat. 5, Haiti on maximum alert 27/10/2025 07:16:57 On Monday, October 27, 2025, in its latest bulletin at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (0900 UTC), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

This Caribbean island is an ideal getaway for food lovers and families

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel Guide Travel International Your guide to the best restaurants, natural wonders and wildlife excursions in Grand Cayman Visitors can swim and interact with friendly stingrays at a sandbar just 25 minutes from...

JAMAICA BRACES FOR A DIRECT HIT FROM DANGEROUS HURRICANE MELISSA

JAMAICA BRACES FOR A DIRECT HIT FROM DANGEROUS HURRICANE MELISSA Jamaica is hunkering down this Sunday for a direct hit from massive and potentially catastrophic Hurricane Melissa. The hurricane is expected to slam into the island possibly as a...

DHRS Announces Launch of Online Practitioner Renewal Portal

Grand Cayman, 23 October 2025 The Department of Health Regulatory Services (DHRS) is excited to announce the launch of a new online portal that allows registered practitioners to complete their biennial renewals quickly and easily, entirely...

NCFC creates taskforce to navigate new technology

(CNS): The Cayman Islands must keep pace with rapid technological transformation, which is altering the way private and public sectors do business and how individuals learn, live and work, the government has said. In order to responsibly harness...

Art and artefacts come together in new National Museum show

By Lindsey Turnbull This is the second in our Arts and Culture series. This week we continue to focus on the new exhibition at the Cayman Islands National Museum called The Sea is History, based upon the poem of the same name by Derek Walcott...

Hurricane Melissa a catastrophic Cat 4, deadly threat to Caribbean. Any Sarasota impact?

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 4 storm in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen further. Jamaica is under a hurricane warning, with forecasters predicting catastrophic flooding, landslides, and life-threatening storm...

Four newborn calves swell DoA breeding herd

(CNS): Four Red Poll calves born between the middle of September and the start of October are a cause for celebration, according to a release from the Department of Agriculture. These new additions to the department’s nucleus breeding herd, three...

Five Reasons Why Northern Ireland is a Magnet for International Businesses

Over 1,500 international companies have set up operations in Northern Ireland. The region boasts a proven track record of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and is fast becoming a top location for businesses seeking to diversify their...