21 September 2026 – Grand Cayman The National Conservation Council is deeply concerned that proposed amendments to the National Conservation Act pose serious and irreversible impacts to the long‑term health of Cayman’s natural environment by weakening the strength of the Act and therefore the capacity of the NCC and DoE to effectively administer its provisions. […]
Media statement in response to the NCA Amendment Bill 2026 Read More »
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
NCC & DoE Statement – Precision rifle euthanasia improves humane outcomes Read More »
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
NCC Statement – More humane feral cat control procedures introduced in Little Cayman Read More »
The lifting of the interim directive will have no immediate impact on the Blue Iguana Conservation (BIC) iguana release programme in the two reserves (which were part of the critical habitat within the former interim directive). Longer term implications for iguana conservation in the Cayman Islands will have to be assessed by the NCC, DoE,
NCC Statement on the Lifting of the Blue Iguana Interim Directive Read More »
February 5, 2025Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands On February 5, 2025, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands delivered its judgment in the case of The King (otao The National Conservation Council) v The Central Planning Authority and Bon Crepe Ltd. This case, presided over by The Honourable Justice Jalil Asif KC, addressed critical issues concerning
Grand Court rules in Favour of NCC for Planning Judicial Review Read More »
As part of the Government’s public consultation on the National Conservation (Amendment) Bill the National Conservation Council submitted its comments per the below letter correspondence. The NCC encourages everyone to submit comments to the Ministry at NCAmendmentBill2024@gov.ky by the end of day Monday 27 January.
National Conservation Council Submits Comments on Proposed Conservation Act Amendments Read More »
A summary of issues being worked on by the National Conservation Council at its General Meeting of 4th December 2024. The next scheduled General Meeting for the National Conservation Council will be on 26th March 2025. The meeting will be broadcast live on CIGTV and DoE YouTube channels and social media. National Conservation CouncilCayman
National Conservation Council Periodic Update – 4 December 2024 Read More »
National Conservation Council Chair, Mr. Stuart Mailer delivered the Council’s Year in Review Statement ahead of the final General Meeting for 2024 which was held on December 4th, 2024. Mr. Mailer’s complete statement is below. The meeting was broadcast live and may be viewed below.
National Conservation Council 2024 Year in Review Statement Read More »
NCC Chairperson statement on proposed NCA amendments and recent JR – June 19, 2024
