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U.S. hurricane forecasters embark on preparedness mission to Mexico and Caribbean
From NOAA Public invited to tour U.S. Air Force Reserve ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft April 10, 2018 With the 2018 hurricane season fast approaching, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of events, including tours aboard a…
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Jamaica: Local authorities challenged to become more self-sufficient
By Chris Patterson From JIS Story Highlights Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling on local authorities to become more self-sufficient, in order to reduce their dependency on central government. “If we speak about the…
Electrostatic loudspeakers
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio How electrostatic loudspeakers work Of all the speaker types we’re going to discuss in these three posts the electrostat is the oddest because it does not employ magnetic fields to move the diaphragm. Instead,…
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Regional pathways to sustainable development
From SDG STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) released a report on pathways to SDG achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, prior to the 5th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). The Economic Commission for Latin America and…
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This killer whale has learned how to say ‘hello,’ ‘bye bye,’ and count to 3
By Alexandra Ma from Business Insider Wikie has become the first killer whale to mimic human speech. The 16-year-old female orca uses her blowhole to say words. Researchers say she might even be able to hold basic conversations with humans…
Registration for Cayman Islands Government Schools now open
The Department of Education Services (DES) would like the public to know that registration for students enrolling in, or transferring to Government schools for the 2018/2019 school year will be open on Tuesday, 3 April 2018 and close on Friday,…
Cayman Islands: UPDATE FOUND! Teenager absconds, RCIPS requests public assistance in locating her
UPDATE: The RCIPS can confirm that Motesha Mothen has been located and appears to be in good health. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. From RCIPS Motesha Mothen, age 15, of Bodden Town, attended…
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Cayman Islands Traffic Enforcement Operations Result in 187 Speeding Tickets Issued Over Two Weeks From RCIPS Over the two week period from 17 – 31 March, officers have continued traffic enforcement operations in response to community concerns, in particular…
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Caribbean Club at Hollywood Hills High shares tropical cultures, gives students a sense of home
By David Volz from Hollywood Gazette It may not always be possible to hop on a plane to vacation in the tropics, but at Hollywood Hills High School, a visit to the Caribbean Club can offer students an opportunity to learn…
Long-maligned Mary Magdalene now seen as stalwart disciple
From The Canadian Press MAGDALA, Israel — If there’s a feminist figure from the Bible for the #MeToo era, it could very well be Mary Magdalene. The major character in the life of Jesus was long maligned in the West…
