John Bothwell

Little Cayman takes next step towards UNESCO World Heritage Status

21 September 2026 – Cayman Islands The UK’s Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has officially submitted Little Cayman’s UNESCO World Heritage Preliminary Assessment document, on behalf of the Cayman Islands marking a major milestone in the island’s journey toward international recognition. Preliminary Assessments are a relatively new part of the UNESCO bid process, […]

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NCC General Meeting – 25 March 2026

The National Conservation Council will hold their next General Meeting on Wednesday, March 25th at 1pm. The public are invited watch the meeting via @CaymanIslandsDoE YouTube channel. The complete Agenda may be downloaded at:https://conservation.ky/download/17/agenda/3103/ncc-gm-25-march-2026-agenda-documents-v1.pdf Comments may be submitted by email to conservationcouncil@gov.ky by Monday March 23rd.

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NCC & DoE Statement – Precision rifle euthanasia improves humane outcomes

December 11, 2025 The National Conservation Council (NCC) and Department of Environment (DoE) are aware of a petition and discussions across social media regarding the use of high-power air rifles in the humane euthanasia of feral cats in Little Cayman. We understand invasive species control can be an emotive issue and must address some of

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NCC General Meeting – 12 December 2025

The National Conservation Council will hold their next General Meeting on Friday December 12th at 1pm. The public are invited watch the meeting via @CaymanIslandsDoE YouTube channel & @DoECayman Facebook page. The complete Agenda may be downloaded at:https://conservation.ky/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12-10-NCC-Agenda-GM-Documents-1-3vf.pdf Comments may be submitted by Monday 8 December to conservationcouncil@gov.ky.

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NCC Statement – Misunderstandings of the East/West Arterial Environmental Impact Assessment Recommendations

November 27, 2005 The National Conservation Council (NCC) understands that there is current discussion in the public and political realms regarding the recommendations made by the NCC’s Environmental Assessment Board (EAB), including that route B2 of the East/West Arterial is the better choice. The EAB recommendations were made in the best social, economic and environmental

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NCC Statement – More humane feral cat control procedures introduced in Little Cayman

November 24, 2025 Feral cats pose a serious and ongoing threat to Little Cayman’s unique and fragile ecosystem. Many animals native to the Sister Islands including the Red-footed Booby, the critically endangered Sister Islands rock iguana, and many other native birds, insects and reptiles, are particularly vulnerable to predation by feral cats. Since control efforts

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