Cayman Rated as Fully CITES Compliant

Further demonstrating the environment's value to a wide range of local businesses, international trade involving certain animal and plant species can continue without the fear of suspension, now that Cayman Islands legislation has been rated fully compliant with all international standards related to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The rating allows Cayman business owners to continue international trade in relation to species that are both locally, commercially important and CITES listed, such as black coral and queen conch.

'Cayman's commerce and environment sectors both benefit tremendously from being CITES compliant', said Commerce and Environment Minister Wayne Panton.