No new confirmed cases of chikungunya in Cayman Islands
Chikungunya Update as of 18 August 2014 From Cayman Islands Public Health Department Total confirmed cases of chikungunya remain at five as reported on 28 July 2014. Since then there have been no new confirmed cases. Total cases investigated for…
Cayman Islands HSA staff wraps up workplace wellness programme
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) just wrapped up their 90 day workplace wellness programme, called ‘Take the Challenge – Be Fit: Stay Healthy’, geared towards promoting fitness and general well-being among the HSA’s employees. Dr Kiran Kumar, Medical…
ICT symposium explores Caribbean’s twin challenge
By Kwame Joseph From T&T Guardian The Caribbean region is today faced with the twin challenge of the rise in unemployment and a shortage of specific skills, said Ingrid Seerattan, acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology,…
PAHO urges Caribbean to prepare for Ebola
From GuyanaTimes Marcos Espinal Director of PAHO/WHO’s Department of Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis Marcos Espinal Director of PAHO/WHO’s Department of Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is urging the countries of the…
OAS organizes workshop to review sustainable energy initiatives in the Caribbean
From SKN Vibes August 20th, 2014 — Representatives of regional and global development partners in the energy sector of the Caribbean are today meeting with senior energy officials from Caribbean countries in a regional workshop organized by the Organization of…
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The Caribbean goes geothermal
By Melissa Pandik From OZY Why you should care Because Caribbean islands could help lead the way in weaning us from fossil fuels by tapping into heat energy deep within the Earth. Forget the white-sand beaches and astonishing biodiversity. The…
Barbadians Meakins and Binnie squash competition for Caribbean title [Binnie wins against Cayman’s Stafford
By Dane Taitt (Bridgetown, Barbados – August 19, 2014) – The ‘Pride of Barbados’ was in full bloom earlier this week, as reigning 14-time national champion Karen Meakins completed a dominant display to capture the overall ladies’ crown at the…
Caribbean hotels steadily improving – PKF Reports
PKF Hospitality Research From Hospitality Net PKF Consulting USA (PKFC), announced today that the average Caribbean hotel enjoyed an 18.6 percent increase in net operating income (NOI) during 2013, according to its newly released 2014 edition of Caribbean Trends® in…
The Art of Underwater Fashion Photography
From Deep Blue Images Grand Cayman underwater photography is a constant challenge of mixing light. Using new techniques to find the perfect combination of natural ambient and fill-in light with strobes. This is what we call creating art. Underwater fashion…
Provisional rosters announced for Central American Cup Tigo 2014 USA
From CONCACAF Multiple World Cup veterans, MLS and Europe-based players highlight lists Guatemala City, Guatemala (Monday, August 18, 2014) – The Central American Football Union (UNCAF) today released the seven preliminary rosters for the Central American Cup Tigo 2014 USA,…
