Student program for innovation in science and engineering (SPISE)
Caribbean Science Foundation – From Grenada Broadcast SPISE 2014 STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2014 Please bring to the attention of students who may be eligible PROGRAM GOALS The annual Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE) is…
Avoiding the Norovirus the Navy Way
By Angela T From News Chanel Daily Following the recent outbreak of norovirus on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas the US Navy has spoken how it combats the virus. The illness on the cruise ship affected nearly 700…
Cases of Chikungunya disease on the rise in Dominica
From Caribbean360 Health authorities say persons who have contracted the mosquito borne disease, Chikungunya, should remain home as Dominica recorded more than 31 cases of the disease so far. ROSEAU, Dominica, Monday February 17, 2014, CMC – Health authorities say…
Slavery Reparations case gathers steam in Caribbean, Evidence collection
By Tony Best From the New York Carib News Caribbean nations which revised the century–old issue of reparations for slavery with their announced plans to bring a lawsuit against Britain for its commercially profitable role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Genetically modified mosquitoes released in Panama
By Tara MacIsaac, Epoch Times “biosafety laws are lax in the Cayman Islands” Starting Feb. 15, UK bio-tech company Oxitec began releasing genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes in Nuevo Chorillo, Panama. It will release 240,000 GM mosquitoes a week. Female Anopheles…
Caribbean looks to religion for spiritual help
From Caribbean360 CARICOM chairman and Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said religion played an important role in the life of Caribbean people. Peter Richards ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Monday February 17, 2014, CMC – Caribbean…
39 People will lose their jobs in Cayman employed by LIME – Government reply
It was announced earlier today that the agreement between Jamaica-based telecom LIME and Ericsson Cayman Ltd. means that 39 people will lose their jobs in Cayman. In a Press release LIME sent to the media they announced they (LIME) had entered…
Opening of Grand Court addresses: CBA & CILS
CBA President’s Address for the opening of the Grand Court 15 January 2014 1. Introduction My Lord Chief Justice, Honourable Judges of the Grand Court, Honourable Chief Magistrate, Honourable Magistrates, distinguished guests, colleagues at the Bar, Ladies and Gentlemen, I…
Weekly News from the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Exciting things have been happening at the National Gallery from Gypsy Jazz to brand new artwork produced by our Walkers Art Club students. It’s been a busy start to 2014 and we hope you’re taking full advantage of the Gallery’s…
