NOAA: ‘The Blob’ had bigger impact on West Coast weather than El Niño
By Brooks Hays From UPI “We found that off California El Niño turned out to be much weaker than expected,” explained researcher Michael Jacox. SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 7 (UPI) — Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say…
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Grand Cayman: Road closure Friday, 5 August, in central GT Please be advised that all of Cardinal Avenue in Central George Town (from the junction with Edwards to Harbor Drive) will be closed tomorrow, from 7AM – 4PM, for a…
PV Energy to equip large-scale installations in the Caribbean with powerful energy storage unit
Battery Backup Bidders meeting to ensure grid stability for Antigua and Barbuda The government of the Caribbean twin-island state Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB) pursues its target to shift away from fossil fuels towards a clean energy future. Through the implementation…
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USVI steps up fight against mosquitoes amid Zika outbreak
By The Associated Press From Caribbean Business SAN JUAN – The U.S. Virgin Islands announced Tuesday it is stepping up its fight against mosquitoes amid what officials in the U.S. territory say is a significant Zika outbreak. Health officials said a…
“Paint Meets Poetry” by Cayman Islands’ artist Gordon Solomon
Original oil paintings and prints are available from this series, which incapulates the talents of Gordon Solomon and his wife Alta. From poetry written by Alta, Gordon translates the words into unique artwork. “Good Enough to Eat” With fear in one…
Why the western Caribbean Sea has been virtually hurricane-free since 2013
By Jon Erdman From The Weather Channel A region known for intense hurricanes has struggled to produce the past few years. El Niño, wind shear and dry air have all worked against Caribbean Sea tropical cyclones recently. The western Caribbean…
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Help’s on the way –Commonwealth to help Caribbean access Climate Change funds
By Ravin Singh From Guyana Chronicle SUPPORT will be offered to Commonwealth Caribbean countries by the 53-member Commonwealth of Nations to assist in the process of accessing United Nations’ (UN) available funds to counter climate change.This was articulated by Commonwealth…
Caribbean Electric Ray will not be listed as Threatened or Endangered
Notice of 12-month finding on a petition to list the Caribbean Electric Ray as Threatened or Endangered From Ocean Leadership We, NMFS, announce a 12-month finding and listing determination on a petition to list the Caribbean electric ray (Narcine bancroftii)…
The Econyl Regeneration System: Cleaning up other industries’ lack of product lifecycle management planning
BY RAIN NOE From Core77 Aquafil has figured out how to depolymerise and repolymerise nylon, and the implications are huge It might not occur to you that a deep-sea fishing trawler can simply dump their old, worn-out fishnets over the…
Cayman Islands confirms fourth case of Zika
From Cayman Islands Public Health Authority Public Health officials have confirmed a fourth case of imported Zika virus contracted by a returning Cayman Islands resident. Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez said the female patient travelled from 4…
