Caymanian Josh O'Garro recently gave a verbal commitment to play college basketball at the University of Oklahoma. It would make him the first Caymanian ever to play basketball at the NCAA Division I level.

He joins Cayman Compass Editor-in-Chief Kevin Morales to talk about his journey. Watch the original live broadcast of the interview here: https://www.facebook.com/237869980023/videos/2717418921863200

We speak with Regis Chapman, head of the United Nations World Food Programme in the Caribbean, about disaster management and keeping the region fed. He describes the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the islands and what this means for the food security of vulnerable people.
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In the Cayman Islands, any individual holds the right to request information of government and public authorities. This right first came into effect in January 2009 through the Freedom of Information Law, later amended in 2018 to include data protection considerations.

This freedom provides not only an important tool for journalists interested in government accountability, but it also empowers members of the public to access records and their own personal information.

To further understand this right and the minimum expectations set out by law, the Cayman Compass spoke with the Ombudsman office, the entity entrusted with FOI conflict resolution and ensuring access to this right.

Ombudsman Sandy Hermiston and Deputy Ombudsman Jan Leibars explain some basics of the law and how to navigate information requests.

In this two-part episode, we explore the reef off of Little Cayman with the Central Caribbean Marine Institute. During these months of lockdown, CCMI scientists have continued their work with coral restoration and research.
Dr. Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley starts us off with some good news about that work, sharing what 20-years worth of data sets have revealed about the resiliency of the reefs off of Little Cayman. In part two, Dr. Goodbody-Gringley returns with CCMI CEO and president, Dr. Carrie Manfrino. In these previously unreleased interview clips, recorded before the COVID-19 crisis disrupted our reporting schedules, the Compass sat down with the two CCMI scientists to discuss common threats to Cayman's reefs and measures being taken to protect them. 

The global impact of coronavirus may feel overwhelming for any one person to process. The news updates are both constant and frightening, and it’s natural for that to take an emotional toll.

In times like these, however, it is important to remember that we are not powerless. Dr. Marc Lockhart, chairperson of the Cayman Islands Mental Health Commission, shares some suggestions to help manage our mental wellbeing during these exceptionally stressful times.

First published 29 March 2020

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Compass Editor Kevin Morales shares the latest COVID-19 test numbers, business openings and other top headlines from the Cayman Islands.

It's that time of year again. June marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and forecasters are predicting an above average year, including 16 named storms and eight hurricanes.  Colorado State University's Jhordanne Jones breaks down the forecasting released by CSU's Tropical Meteorology Project and how scientists evaluate environmental conditions to form their predictions.

Cayman Compass editor Kevin Morales shares the week's top headlines for the Cayman Islands, including new coronavirus numbers and shelter in place regulations.

Cayman's total COVID-19 cases reach 129 and Governor Martyn Roper condemns social media rumours of rioting at Northward Prison, following two positive cases there. Compass Editor Kevin Morales shares these and other top headlines from the Cayman Islands. 

The latest COVID-19 stats, beach access soon come and more top headlines from the Cayman Islands with editor Kevin Morales.

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