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The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a milestone year with the resounding success of its annual Earth Day Cleanup, held on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This year’s event smashed previous records with 98 teams, more than 3,500 volunteers, and 38 sponsors joining forces to keep the islands beautiful.
Marking more than 20 years of organising this signature environmental event, coinciding with the Chamber's 60th anniversary, this year’s Cayman Clean campaign saw unprecedented community support. Volunteers of all ages fanned out across beaches, parks, and roadsides, gathering hundreds of bags of litter and reinforcing the collective commitment to a cleaner, greener Cayman.
“This year’s Earth Day Cleanup was nothing short of extraordinary,” said Wil Pineau, CEO of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce. “As we celebrate 60 years of serving the business and wider community, it’s inspiring to see record-breaking numbers stepping up to protect what makes our islands so special. This campaign is about more than cleaning up—building a culture of responsibility and pride in our environment. I couldn't be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together. Special thanks to Emily Sintorn, the Chamber’s Events and Training.
Coordinator, and the volunteers for their hard work in organising this year’s cleanup.”
The Earth Day Cleanup is the largest volunteer-driven environmental initiative in the Cayman Islands, made possible by the incredible support of individuals, businesses, and community organisations. Thanks to the generous contributions of sponsors, volunteers were provided with essential cleanup supplies,
including trash bags, gloves, and T-shirts. This year's theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," underscored the importance of individual action in shaping a sustainable future. Bobeth O’Garro, Acting Chief Officer from the Ministry of Health, emphasised the connection between the environment and public health: “The Ministry of Health supported this event because we believe environmental health is key to our overall well-being. We are proud to contribute both financially and through the hands-on efforts of our volunteers.”
Catherine Hicks, Business Support Manager at Pestkil, spoke about the broader impact: “We’re committed to preserving our environment—not only for ourselves but for the wildlife and future generations. A clean environment strengthens our community, supports tourism, and helps us face the challenges of climate change together.

As trucks from the Department of Environmental Health collected the filled trash bags, the impact of the day’s work was visible across the islands.
“The Chamber’s commitment to environmental sustainability grows stronger yearly,” Pineau added. “We are honoured to continue leading the Cayman Clean campaign, and we thank every volunteer and sponsor who made this record-breaking year possible.”