Thread about women’s choice of language at work will challenge everything you’ve been told
BY RACHEL THOMPSON From Mashable Women have a lot to contend with in the workplace. If they’re not getting mansplained, hepeated, or harassed, they’re being told they need to think, talk, and act like men. But, this Twitter thread by…
Belize Tourism Board raises $59,934 for CTO Relief Fund
from eTurboNews The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in collaboration with tourism industry stakeholders, raised U.S. $59, 934.00 (Bz $119,868.00) as part of the Dollar for the Caribbean Relief Fund campaign. The fund was created to assist victims of Hurricanes Irma…
IKEA and Teenage Engineering preview their collaboration on Instagram
By David Lumb From engadget For when your dinner party needs to bump. Teenage Engineering is known for its wonky-looking yet functional synths and speakers, while IKEA furniture fills college (and folks who still live like it’s college) apartments. Their…
Why are Olympians being given stuffed animals, rather than medals, after their events?
BY RAIN NOE From Core77 If you’ve been watching the Olympics in a bar with the sound off, or catching snippets on your phone, you may have been puzzled by this sight: After each event’s conclusion, the three winners line…
Colorado residents can buy Girl Scout cookies in front of weed dispensaries now
BY MORGAN SUNG From Mashable There’s good news for Colorado residents prone to munchies: as of Friday, you only need to make one stop to get both Girl Scout Cookies and weed. Girl Scouts of Colorado updated its cookie sales…
Cayman Islands: Vehicle set on fire in Bodden Town, 17 February
From RCIPS Shortly before 2:00AM on Saturday, 17 February, officers responded to a report of a vehicle on fire at an address on Nashe Street, Bodden Town. The fire was discovered at about 1:45AM. Officers from the Cayman Islands Fire…
19 Feb Weather In Cayman
19 Feb Mon 2018 Weather In Cayman Synopsis Moderate to fresh easterly winds and seas will continue across the Cayman to fresh wind from tomorrow morning as a ridge of high pressure over the Northwest Caribbean strengthens. Radar images…
New Urban Agenda Action Plan for LAC calls for paradigm shift
By LEILA MEAD Thematic Expert for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (US) From IISD STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Regional Action Plan for 2016-2036 includes six action areas and their strategic objectives, which comprise the key components necessary for implementing the New…
Saint Vincent says ‘No’ to recreational marijuana, will explore medical industry
From teleSUR The Caribbean country is exploring the possibilities to use local expertise in the medical marijuana industry but rejects its recreational use. The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines government says they are considering the legalization of cannabis for medicinal…
JetBlue and The New York Botanical Garden start an environmental consortium focusing on conservation in the Caribbean
— As the Official Airline Partner and a Founding Member of this Caribbean Consortium, JetBlue Furthers Its Mission to Balance Conservation and Commerce — — Caribbean Consortium Kicks Off with a ‘Spotlight on Cuba’ — February 14, 2018 01:25 PM…






