Hurricane predictions rest on ‘cold water blob’, El Nino’s end
By Nancy Smith From Sunshine State News In case this one got by you, the first hurricane of 2016, which wasn’t due until after June 1, came and went in January. And some meteorologists predict it is an indication that…
‘Big’ Caribbean earthquake coming seismologist warns
From CaribFlame With two massive earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan last week, Trinidad-based seismologist Dr. Joan Latchman, has warned that the Caribbean should prepare for a ‘big one.’ In an interview with the Trinidad Express, Latchman said the Eastern Caribbean…
Squadrons staying busy at [US] Keesler Air Force Base
By Jonathan Brannan, From MSNEWS Now WLBT WDBD BILOXI, MS (WLOX) – It’s a busy time at Keesler Air Force Base. Squadrons are constantly finishing one mission and preparing for the next, and both the Hurricane Hunters and Flying Jennies…
Cayman Islands: Big crowd for Brac DG’s 5K Challenge
The Cayman Brac community turned out in force on Sunday (17 April) to raise money for the 2016 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge. Walkers and runners converged on Cayman Brac Museum in the early morning for the route which took the…
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Chances of La Niña increase as 2016 hurricane season approaches
By Kimberly Miller From Weather Plus The chances that the global weather pattern christened La Niña will take hold by early fall were increased last week to 70 percent, foreshadowing a hurricane season that for the first time in years is…
The battle against Zika
The battle against Zika is on in the Lehigh Valley By Sam Kennedy From The Morning Call How you can help in the fight against Zika The pesticide, Altosid, contains a chemical compound called methoprene that will prevent mosquito larvae…
Coral reefs from space
From Zee Media Bureau Beautiful snapshot of Caribbean coral reefs from space New Delhi: Tim Kopra, NASA astronaut yet again mesmerized his followers with his latest tweet of a beautiful image of Caribbean coral reefs from space. Coral reefs are…
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Anglers in Cayman Islands’ Fishing Tournament to tag whitetip sharks
Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament collaboration with Guy Harvey enhances conservation work WHO: Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) WHAT: Will work with anglers in the Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament to tag whitetip sharks. This is the third year anglers…
Mysterious planet wiped out life on Earth once and could do it again THIS MONTH
By ALISON MALONEY From The Sun UK A MYSTERIOUS planet that wiped out life on Earth millions of years could do it again, according to a top space scientist. And some believe the apocalyptic event could happen as early…
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Cayman Islands: Call for Hurricane Shelter Volunteers The Department of Children and Family Services is inviting individuals to sign up as shelter volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season. The Shelter Operations 2016 Hurricane Training for Shelter Managers & District Representatives…
