A hands-on beach clean-up combined with a creative ‘makery’ session, encouraging participants to transform collected materials into art while learning about ocean conservation, waste reduction, and environmental responsibility. Hosted by Kerwin and Miss Earth Cayman Islands Latecia Bush.

Location: North Side Beach - Rum Point Dr, Rum Point, Cayman Islands

Kerwin G. Ebanks began his art career in 2010 after returning home with a degree in Art Education and recognizing the importance of modeling creative pursuits for his high school students. Through collaborations with other artists, numerous exhibitions, and work with institutions such as the National Gallery, he has become a well-established figure in the local arts community.

Over the past decade and a half, his practice has expanded to include painting, mixed media, sculpture, and the use of found objects, reflecting his growing commitment to using art as a form of activism. Since 2018, Ebanks has worked almost exclusively with items of trash collected from Cayman’s shores. By transforming discarded materials into artworks, he highlights the importance of responsible stewardship of natural resources. Ebanks’ media and techniques include intricate mosaics made from reclaimed plastic tesserae, along with reliefs, woodwork, assemblage, found objects, and installations.

Kerwin G. Ebanks began his art career in 2010 after returning home with a degree in Art Education and recognizing the importance of modeling creative pursuits for his high school students. Through collaborations with other artists, numerous exhibitions, and work with institutions such as the National Gallery, he has become a well-established figure in the local arts community.

Over the past decade and a half, his practice has expanded to include painting, mixed media, sculpture, and the use of found objects, reflecting his growing commitment to using art as a form of activism. Since 2018, Ebanks has worked almost exclusively with items of trash collected from Cayman’s shores. By transforming discarded materials into artworks, he highlights the importance of responsible stewardship of natural resources. Ebanks’ media and techniques include intricate mosaics made from reclaimed plastic tesserae, along with reliefs, woodwork, assemblage, found objects, and installations.

Stay tuned for additional information about exhibition dates, programming, and events in the coming weeks.

Kerwin G. Ebanks began his art career in 2010 after returning home with a degree in Art Education and recognizing the importance of modeling creative pursuits for his high school students. Through collaborations with other artists, numerous exhibitions, and work with institutions such as the National Gallery, he has become a well-established figure in the local arts community.

Over the past decade and a half, his practice has expanded to include painting, mixed media, sculpture, and the use of found objects, reflecting his growing commitment to using art as a form of activism. Since 2018, Ebanks has worked almost exclusively with items of trash collected from Cayman’s shores. By transforming discarded materials into artworks, he highlights the importance of responsible stewardship of natural resources. Ebanks’ media and techniques include intricate mosaics made from reclaimed plastic tesserae, along with reliefs, woodwork, assemblage, found objects, and installations.

Stay tuned for additional information about exhibition dates, programming, and events in the coming weeks.

Kerwin G. Ebanks began his art career in 2010 after returning home with a degree in Art Education and recognizing the importance of modeling creative pursuits for his high school students. Through collaborations with other artists, numerous exhibitions, and work with institutions such as the National Gallery, he has become a well-established figure in the local arts community.

Over the past decade and a half, his practice has expanded to include painting, mixed media, sculpture, and the use of found objects, reflecting his growing commitment to using art as a form of activism. Since 2018, Ebanks has worked almost exclusively with items of trash collected from Cayman’s shores. By transforming discarded materials into artworks, he highlights the importance of responsible stewardship of natural resources. Ebanks’ media and techniques include intricate mosaics made from reclaimed plastic tesserae, along with reliefs, woodwork, assemblage, found objects, and installations.

Stay tuned for additional information about exhibition dates, programming, and events in the coming weeks.

‘The Biggest Hour for Earth’ is a global movement that brings millions of people together to support the planet. Originally known for its symbolic “lights off” moment, the campaign now encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to go beyond switching off and spend one hour doing something positive for the Earth—from learning and connecting with nature to taking action that helps protect it.

Taking place across more than 190 countries, Earth Hour highlights the urgent challenges of climate change and nature loss while inspiring collective action and unity. By giving just 60 minutes, participants contribute to a powerful global effort to create a more sustainable future.

Learn more at https://www.earthhour.org/.

Our Miss Earth Cayman Islands, Latecia Bush, attends the Blue Belt Programme Exhibition and Port Call party, celebrating the protection of our reefs and marine life.

Our Miss Earth Cayman Islands, Latecia Bush, attends the 2026 Cayman Agriculture Show.

Save the Date:
📍 September 27th at Cabana
🌿 Roots for Resilience: A True Locavore Experience, a fundraiser dinner in support of my advocacy.
🍃 Silver Lining Advocacy | Roots for Resilience
Grounding youth in knowledge that sustains.

“As a past foster child growing up in the system, I know firsthand the importance of food security. My project, Roots for Resilience, empowers vulnerable groups—especially youth in care—through backyard farming. It ensures no child goes hungry while promoting a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.”

Thank you for joining me on this journey as we nurture resilience, build sustainability, and grow hope together.

Deputy Director Latrese Haylock delivers her remarks at the ‘Roots for Resilience’ event:

“On behalf of the Miss Earth Cayman Islands Committee, I wanted to thank you for joining us.

The evening marked a true milestone — after more than 15 years, the Cayman Islands once again had a representative on the Miss Earth stage.

That alone was a reason to celebrate, but the night was also about planting the seeds for something even greater.

This dinner commemorated the beginning of our initiative, Roots to Resilience. At each of your seats, you found a packet of seeds, gifted by Caribbean Bloom. These seeds were endemic to the Cayman Islands, and we invited you to take them home, plant them, and watch them grow. They served as a reminder that every act of change, no matter how small, begins by planting a seed.

Everything on your plate that evening told the same story. Whether from the soil, the sea, or another natural resource, all of it reminded us that we are connected to the earth — and responsible for protecting it.

There is a parable in Scripture, The Parable of the Sower, where Jesus explains how seeds fall on different types of soil. Some do not take root, some spring up quickly but wither away, and others flourish because they are planted in good ground. The lesson was clear: when nurtured with care and intention, the seeds we plant — whether in soil, in our lives, or in our communities — can grow strong and bear lasting fruit.

This truth is connected directly to the advocacy of our Miss Earth Cayman Islands 2025, Latecia Bush. Through her Silver Lining platform, Roots for Resilience, she empowered vulnerable youth — especially those in care — by teaching sustainable and regenerative agriculture. Her mission was to ensure no child went hungry while equipping the next generation with the tools to thrive.

We were also proud to share that Miss Earth Cayman Islands was the first pageant to be officially endorsed by EarthDay.org, reminding us that every day is Earth Day. We joined the Great Global Cleanup and partnered with Plastic Free Cayman on their monthly beach cleanups, standing alongside a global movement for sustainability.

The night was about celebration, but it was also about commitment — to the land, to our youth, and to a greener, healthier Cayman Islands.”

Our Miss Earth Cayman Islands, Latecia Bush, proudly took part in Fete for a Cause to honor every fighter, celebrate every survivor, and remember those we've lost to cancer.

Miss Earth Cayman Islands, Latecia Bush, joined students at Joanna Clarke Primary for a special tree planting ceremony in celebration of World Environment Day and the graduating Year 6 class.

Miss Earth Cayman Islands, Latecia Bush, joined the Cayman Art Week festivities, celebrating the creativity that makes our islands shine.

Our Miss Earth Cayman Islands, Latecia Bush, at the annual Mother’s Day Tea with Francis Bodden Children’s Home.