Raising resilience in Small Islands States: A Caribbean Perspective
From ACP Brussels, 10 October 2014/ ACP: Island countries have long capitalized on their unique geography, tropical climate, remote locations and vibrant cultures to attract tourists from across the globe looking for a quick “get away”. But beyond the sand…
iNews Briefs
Outbound Passenger on Cayman Islands domestic flight arrested HM Customs has confirmed that one female outbound passenger destined for Cayman Brac was arrested on suspicion of possession of vegetable matter resembling ganja with intent to supply. On Sunday, 5th October…
Little Cayman marine institute to celebrate the sea with Blue Gala
From CCMI Located in pristine Little Cayman, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is Cayman’s only non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to understanding and protecting the islands’ coral reefs and the life they support. Join us as we host our 10th…
TS FAY headed towards Bermuda, but 90L [now TS Gonzalo] is the one to watch
By: Dr. Jeff Masters, From Weather Underground (See UPDATE and Gonzalo Discussion from NHC below) NOTE: Since this BLOG from Dr. Masters SD7 is now Tropical Storm FAY and 90L is Tropical Storm Gonzalo Subtropical Depression Seven formed in the…
Scripps Alumna leads successful collaboration for sustainable ocean regulations in Barbuda
By Mia Mendola From Scripps Inst. of oceanography Scripps PhD alum Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has partnered with the government and people of Barbuda to implement sustainable ocean regulations Oct 10, 2014 Barbuda is a serene Caribbean island with a small,…
Cayman Islands Solar Power
Cayman Islands Solar Power – A division of Precision Industries (Cayman) Ltd. This item introduces you to the solar power installations we have performed in Cayman Islands, and work members of our team did in Canada as well. If you would…
The lionfish hunters
By Lindsay Fendt From The Tico Times MANZANILLO, Limón — Swimming in their tiny aquarium on Manzanillo beach, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, the group of four lionfish were the most beautiful sea creatures I had ever seen. Their vibrant…
WWF spotlights the tech that is conserving the planet
By Lyndsey Gilpin From TechRepublic Jon Hoekstra, chief scientist of WWF, discussed how new technologies are playing a central role in global conservation efforts at SXSWEco on Wednesday. Can technology save the planet? According to Jon Hoekstra, chief scientist for…
iNews Briefs & Message from Cayman Minister on World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day Message From Minister of Health Hon Osbourne Bodden, JP. Each year on 10th October, the international community encourages stakeholders to talk about their work on mental health issues. A particular concern worldwide is the need to…
Fall in Love With Autumn All Over Again
1.1k SHARES Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WHAT’S THIS? BY BRIAN KOERBER2 hours ago Autumn brings a rainbow of warm colors to the tree tops. As the season shifts, we trade warm summer evenings for chilly nights and shorter…