Iggy the mascot in Little Cayman: From left are Kerry Scott, Iggy, Waid Arrow-Moore, Jovian Thompson, and Veronica Khan.

Students and teachers from the Little Cayman Education Service were recently visited by Iggy the iguana mascot, and the Department of Environmental Health’s (DEH) Promotions Officers.

The 6 June visit was part of the DEH campaign to raise awareness in Cayman’s school children, regarding recycling and littering issues. The group was treated to a presentation on environmental awareness which centred on environmental care through conserving recyclable materials and avoiding littering.

“The visit was a great opportunity to interact with students and teachers in Little Cayman,” said DEH Public Education & Promotions Officer Tania Johnson. “They thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and we were able to fulfill our goal of promoting the anti-littering and recycling message to students on all three islands.”

The department promotes awareness of environmental health issues such as recycling through school presentations and lectures, attending fairs and producing informational brochures.

The Education Centre in Little Cayman has been involved and has been sensitized to environmental issues that could possible harm them. The students and teachers participated in an Earth Day clean up exercise where they removed debris from the beaches in Little Cayman.

The Department of Environmental Health continues in their efforts to promote environmental health commencing with the young minds of students, as these practices would continue throughout their adult years hence resulting in a safer environment for all living species.

Anyone wishing to contact the DEH to arrange a school or group presentation is advised to call the Promotions Officer on 244-4152 / 949-6696 or email her at Tania.Johnson@gov.ky 


Year 11 students on study trip

• A group of students from Year 11 and science teacher Sharon Austin from Cayman Brac High School visited Little Cayman on Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 June. The trip was structured as part of the science class as they learn about marine life and the different ways of improving the life of the habitats. They received a guided tour on Saturday by Maxine Moore of MAM’s Islands Tours.

The students overnighted at Central Caribbean Marine Institute where they learned more about the sea environment around the Sister Islands. Deputy Principal at Cayman Brac High Pedro Lazzari and his wife Karen were chaperones for the children on the trip.


Honduran National arrested

• A Honduran National was arrested and charged for domestic abuse to his wife who was visiting him in Little Cayman for the past three months. The incident happened at the Blue Lagoon Bar at Kingston Bight on Friday Night, 20 June. He was bailed on a $5,000 bond and a requirement was that he does not leave the island until the issue has been resolved. He has been working in Little Cayman since February, 2007 with a construction company.  His wife left Little Cayman to return back to Honduras.