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DEH Secures another Conviction in Court for Littering
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is issuing a reminder to the public about the serious implications of littering, which is an offense under the Litter Act (1997 Revision).
During the first week of May 2024, a resident from the West Bay area was found to have deposited and left litter on a property located on Conch Point Road, West Bay, belonging to Shoreline Development Company, without their consent. Under the Cayman Islands Litter Act Section (1997 Revision) 3 (1) which states “Whoever throws down, drops or otherwise deposits and leaves any litter in, into or from a public place in such circumstances as to cause, contribute to or tend to lead to its defacement by such litter is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars or to imprisonment for six months.” This irresponsible act was reported to the Department of Environmental Health (DEH), which promptly took action.
As a result of the investigation, the individual was charged and appeared in court on August 20, 2024, where he was fined $300.00 for his littering offense. This case highlights the DEH's commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and integrity of our environment, and serves as a warning to all residents and visitors alike.
"The hard work and dedication of our Environmental Health Officers in upholding the Acts regarding littering is commendable," said Richard Simms, Director of the DEH. "We take these matters seriously and will continue to prosecute anyone caught littering. Keeping the Cayman Islands clean is a shared responsibility, and we urge everyone to do their part."
There are five (5) other cases that are currently pending to be presented to the court by the DEH.
The DEH encourages the community to respect the environment by disposing of waste properly and reporting any instances of littering. Together, we can maintain the beautiful surroundings of our islands for everyone to enjoy.
Members of the public are encouraged to do their part in keeping the Cayman Islands clean and report any instances of littering and illegal dumping to the DEH at 949-6696, or via email to dehcustomerservice@gov.ky or click on https://ow.ly/LTgE50Pz9xn. Under the Litter Act (1997 Revision), convictions can result in $500 fines, and/or six months imprisonment.
