Compass News – 14 October 2026

Attention is turning to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman as sargassum continues to wash ashore, bringing environmental and tourism concerns for some businesses.

Tributes continue to grow outside East End Primary School as the community mourns the deaths of a 7-year-old student and a 65-year-old man.  Two further children remain under observation and in a stable condition. The school reopened today while police continue their investigation into the circumstances and specifics of the incident.

What happens to your metal once it’s recycled? In the latest Sort It Out explainer, we explore how consumer metals, including beverage cans, are processed overseas and why proper sorting is essential for managing everything from household metals to scrap.