Cayman Climate Watch: Grand Cayman baked through a very hot, very dry July, with the 95.2°F peak on 30 July among the highest ever, while Colorado State University’s revised mid-season forecast calls for fewer storms this year thanks to El Niño-driven wind shear. Local Conservation Science: The Department of Environment recorded the first spawning of critically endangered pillar coral in its coral nursery, a rare win for reef research and future conservation planning. Marine Park Planning Clash: The Department of Environment questioned why a sea-pool cut in the Ironshore marine park is back on the Central Planning Authority agenda for a fourth refusal, arguing nothing has changed since earlier NCA rejections. Citizen Science Bats: Bat Count Cayman is recruiting more volunteers for its sixth year of evening free-tailed bat surveys, building on 558 surveys across 57 bat houses. Public Health Monitoring: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit reports elevated biting mosquito numbers, driven by tidal flooding and wetland conditions, and is ramping targeted control based on trap and field data. Regulated Tech in Cayman: Blockchain.com secured full VASP custody authorization from CIMA, expanding approved crypto custody and exchange services and setting up local recruitment with TechCayman. STEM Careers: The Maples Group wrapped up its 2026 summer internship programme, pairing 35 interns and scholarship recipients with placements across IT, legal, AML, funds fiduciary, HR, marketing and accounting. Space & AI Business Moves: Space-Eyes and McKinley Acquisition Corp. signed a definitive deal to bring AI-driven counter-drone geospatial intelligence to public markets, with a planned close in Q4 2026.