The 5 things you need to know this week are:

1) Cayman’s first ever renewable energy conference, the Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference, is happening next week 11-12 May at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa.

2) The annual Cayman carnival Batabano adult parade is happening this weekend, Saturday, 6 May starting at 1pm. The parade starts at public beach and ends on Harbour Drive with entertainment and a food festival.

3) Mother’s Day is coming up next week Sunday, 14 May. Businesses around the island are offering special spa treatments, brunches and more. Camana Bay has a large selection of events to choose from.

4) Today is Cinco de Mayo. Stay in the loop with the best deals from Carlos and MartinsCasa 43 and more.

5) The Cayman Islands Tourism Association has elected its new Executive Committee, including new president Theresa Leacock-Broderick.

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