Hurricane Melissa now Cat 4 and strengthening. Any…

Hurricane Melissa is a Category 4 storm expected to strengthen as it approaches Jamaica. Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba are under hurricane warnings or watches, with life-threatening conditions expected. Catastrophic flooding, landslides, and...

Appeal launched to remove reef fish from local plates

(CNS): Cayman’s reef fish, along with the coral they feed on, are in crisis, and Courtney Platt, a well-known underwater photographer and conservationist, is appealing to the community and visitors to stop eating fish caught on local reefs,...

Anguilla was just ranked safest island in the Caribbean — here’s why travelers love it

If safety is at the top of your vacation checklist, one tiny Caribbean island just earned top honors for peace, calm beaches and a world-class food scene. Anguilla, a British overseas territory just north of St. Maarten and east of the Virgin...

Mercer Park merges with the Cube Group to launch $500M SOL treasury

Mercer Park Opportunities Corp., a Cayman Islands-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), has announced a definitive business combination agreement with Cube Group, Inc. The deal positions the merged entity as a key player in bridging...

LEVER WEEKLY: Revolving Robo-Door

This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. Paid subscriptions make our work possible. If you are able, we need you to become a paid supporter now, so we can...

‘We’ve never experienced this before’

Jamaicans are being urged to brace for the worst as Hurricane Melissa intensifies south of the island and is forecast to make landfall as a Category 4 system early this week. At a media briefing on Saturday morning, Evan Thompson, chief...

Dive into the National Museum’s new exhibition

Welcome to a new weekly series in which we delve into Cayman’s rich arts and culture scene to highlight all the exciting exhibitions and events happening across the Islands. By Lindsey Turnbull Where are your monuments, your battles, martyrs?...

Melissa has become a Cat 4 hurricane

Haiti - FLASH : Melissa has become a Cat 4 hurricane 26/10/2025 06:35:35 On Sunday, October 26, 2025, in its latest bulletin on Cat 1 Hurricane Melissa...

NCC not consulted over removal of wild blues protection

(CNS): Yet again, the government of the day has acted against the best interests of the Cayman Islands’ natural environment and biodiversity without properly consulting with the National Conservation Council. The government announced last week...

Inside The Caribbean Food Festivals Elevating The Region’s Culinary Profile—And How To Visit

Caribbean food will surprise you, more than ever at the many food festivals across the region that highlight all its unique origins and expressions. Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival As warm weather fades and travelers contemplate balmier climates,...

Anguilla Named Safest Caribbean Island for Spring Break Travelers

ANGUILLA, Caribbean – As spring break approaches, tourists are advised to stay cautious while traveling to the Caribbean region. A new ranking by World Population Review has identified Anguilla as the safest Caribbean island, boasting low crime...

Warning as models predict Storm Melissa will explode into rare Category 5 hurricane in just days

Storm Melissa officially formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday morning, and early forecasts indicate it could strengthen rapidly. An experimental Google DeepMind weather model shows nearly all projections pushing Melissa to Category 5 intensity,...

Future Hurricane Melissa And Its Deadly Scenarios In The Caribbean

Tropical Storm Melissa slowly gaining strength on Friday October 24, 2025. It is expected to become a hurricane as it approaches Jamaica. NOAA and Tropical Tidbits website Tropical Storm Melissa, the thirteenth named storm of the Atlantic...

Here’s When The Next Hurricane Could Hit the US in October

Weather experts are tracking when the next hurricane could impact the United States in October as the 2025 hurricane season does not end until the end of November. As Lorenzo develops as a tropical depression in the Atlantic, a new tropical wave...

Travel Tips For Visiting The Island Paradise Where ‘Some Other Woman’ Was Filmed

The intriguing psychological thriller, “Some Other Woman,” premiered on the festival circuit in 2023 before expanding to a limited theatrical release in early 2024. It stars an impressive trio – Amanda Crew as Eve, Tom Felton as Peter and Ashley...

Celebrity Xcel cruise ship entertainment revealed including 1980s-throwback party and mystery crime cabaret

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Index confirms locals priced out of homeownership

(CNS): A new Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) that reflects the dramatic rise in the cost of real estate in the Cayman Islands and what government calls a “housing crisis” has made it very clear how ordinary Caymanian families have been...

Melissa Update: Slow-Moving Caribbean System Threatens Heavy Rains.

- Advertisement - Meteorologist Jean Suriel says a weather disturbance over the Caribbean Sea could turn into a tropical depression or storm in the next day or two. It is moving slowly west, south of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The...

Data needed to help develop small business policy

(CNS): The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) is looking for consultants to help gather data about the small business sector and create a policy to support local entrepreneurs that will remove barriers to growth and success,...

11 Countries Where You Can Earn Without Paying Any Income Tax

Last Updated:October 24, 2025, 13:05 IST A 'tax haven' refers to a country or small jurisdiction that offers low or no taxes to attract businesses, investors, and wealthy individuals. Monaco is the only existing European country that is tax-free....