UN agricultural agency and European Union step up efforts to combat illegal timber trade
13 May 2016 – The United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO) and the European Union (EU) will step up joint efforts to support tropical timber-producing countries in curbing illegal logging, improving forest governance and promoting the trade of legally sourced…
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US energy summit sets out alternatives to PetroCaribe
From The Caribbean Council A US-Caribbean-Central American Energy Summit held in Washington has set out an extensive programme of US and multilateral support aimed at diversifying the Caribbean’s energy sources. The gradual lessening of the region’s use of hydrocarbons is…
Caribbean Electric Utilities meet to discuss energy developments in the Caribbean: 2016 CARILEC CEO’s & Finance Conference, May 15-18th Cayman Islands
Over one hundred & twenty five Chief Executive Officers, Finance Officers and Industry Professionals from the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and the US will converge on the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, in Grand Cayman for the annual CARILEC…
Cayman Islands’ artist Gordon Solomon has beautiful prints, various sizes
Get a signature piece for your home as a paper or giclee canvas print To purchase contact: [email protected] 345-927-0536 /947-5972
The Editor Speaks: Solar power – a first small step
I am a little surprised at some of the hoopla regarding the new 5 megawatt (MW) solar project that broke ground last Monday (9) in Bodden Town. 5 megawatts is small but a small step in the right direction is…
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Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week launched
From St. Lucia Times Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 9 May, 2016. Eliminating mosquito breeding sites, avoiding mosquito bites, and protecting pregnant women from Zika virus are the key messages of the inaugural Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week, launched today…
For the love of the ocean
Andrea Stetson, Special to Grandeur From news-press Southwest Florida scuba diving expert teaches people all over the world the beauty of our underwater treasures Wayne Hasson often spends more time underwater than above it. When he sheds his scuba tank…
Putting invasive species on the menu
By Lani Furbank From foodtank These campaigns aim to reduce populations of invasive species by encouraging people to eat them. In the United States alone, there are more than 50,000 species of invasive plants and animals that can cause harm…
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Shark tagging expedition kicks-off Annual Great Shark Race
Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation tags sponsored sharks for a chance to best reigning champion Sir Richard Branson FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – May 9, 2016 – The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) and Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute…
Wade’s mission to seek out man-eating sea monsters takes him to the Caribbean
By Diana Duel From Hartford Pets Examiner Professional angler Jeremy Wade’s lust for adventure sent him on a mission to learn more about the legendary Lusca Monster renowned for attacking swimmers and divers in the Bahamas. Results of that quest were featured…
