Three local interns restore Cayman Islands artifacts
“There is considerable scope for a combination of objects with other media… but objects have to remain the stars of the cast”. This comment by Dr. Alma S Wittlin in her book, ‘Museums: In Search for a Usable Future’, explains…
How agriculture is threatening water security in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Magdalena Mis From Agenda World Economic Forum Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must rein in their thirsty agriculture sector to ensure water security, as extreme weather takes a toll on the region’s growing cities, experts said. Agriculture…
Western Union offers relief to Caribbean island of Dominica
Tropical Storm Erika caused deaths and severe infrastructure damage ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, announced zero-fee* and The Western Union Foundation today pledged disaster relief efforts to help the communities in the…
Tropical Storm Grace forms; path may lead to Caribbean
From AL.COM By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Grace was expected to move westward for the next few days toward the Caribbean. (National Hurricane Center) There’s a new tropical storm deep in the Atlantic, and it could be on a path…
This year’s ‘El Niño’ aims to break a record
By Cory Reppenhagen From ABC Denver 7 News A strong El Niño is developing in the equatorial Pacific, and it has the potential to break the record El Niño of 1997-98, a spokesperson for the National Center for Atmospheric Research…
OECS presents ‘Climate Fest’ from September 6-8 in Antigua-Barbuda
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will present “Climate Fest” from September 6 – 8, 2015 at the Botanical Gardens, St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. The OECS Climate Fest is an awareness building exercise to further sensitise the public…
Manchester road after heavy rain
Huge hole opens on Manchester road after heavy rain By Liza Hearon From Mashable LONDON — A 40-foot-deep hole has opened on a Manchester street and is getting bigger after heavy rain possibly eroded a culvert beneath the road, the…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events Dr. Moody September 2015 Gordon Solomon Art You are invited you to attend the opening evening of Doctor Moody: Frames of Mind A new series of work by Gordon Solomon Cayman islands national Gallery DART Auditorium www.gordonsolomon.com Youtube:…
Cayman Islands’ 2nd Annual Legends and Lions Scuba Diving extravaganza
Renowned as the birthplace of recreational diving in the Caribbean with the islands’ clear calm water and abundance of colorful marine life, the Cayman Islands is a true diver’s paradise. This year, the islands will offer avid diving enthusiasts the…
Grand Cayman local butterfly creates a flurry
From Lacovia Cabbage White Butterfly Welcome Visitor to Lacovia A white flurry surrounds you and covers the plants and gardens in a white blanket. Christmas in the Caribbean? Snow in June on Grand Cayman? While it definitely looks like snow,…





