Weak tropical waves in the Caribbean
From Fox30jax A large area of convection is moving into the N. Atlantic associated with a strong nontropical low. This storm will continue northeast over the open Atlantic. Several tropical waves are in — or nearing — the Caribbean. Westerly…
Caribbean looks to the sky for water security
By Jewel Fraser PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct 27 (IPS) – A centuries-old system for ensuring water security is making a comeback in the Caribbean. It’s known as rainwater harvesting, and it is now becoming a formal part of the…
Global models show chance of a Tropical Cyclone next week
Since yesterday…all global models unanimously now a show a Tropical cyclone developing over the central/eastern Caribbean sea mid to late next week but differ when exactly will develop and when it will lift north. Possible tracks range anywhere between 62w…
Major storm hits UK – 4 dead
See the developing stories on a major storm that hit parts of the UK, mainly the South of England, at around 5am Monday (28) morning. Three [since confirmed as 4] killed as storm batters UK but West Midlands escapes From…
Preventing Rodent Infestation
From Cayman Islands Department of Environmental Health Department of Environmental Health (DEH) staff members are asking the public to be vigilant in keeping properties rodent-free. Rodents are prolific breeders. A single healthy pair of rats and their descendants can produce…
ACP Fish II programme
Background Information Over the years, the European Commission (EC) has developed strong political and Economic relationship with countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific, collectively known as the ACP Group of States, notably through the signing of the Cotonou Agreement…
Caribbean leaders tackle serious problem of marine pollution
From The Voiceslu Land based pollution from untreated sewage, garbage and chemicals from agriculture account for 80- 85% of marine pollution in the Caribbean Sea and pose a serious threat to Caribbean livelihoods, health and environmental sustainability. To tackle this…
New International climate report has profound implications for Latin America
By Carolina Herrera, Latin America Advocate, Washington DC The new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate confirms what countless people in Latin America and the Caribbean already know – something is seriously wrong with the weather and it’s time…
CUC announces results of renewable energy solicitation
Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) is pleased to announce that two Renewable Energy developers have been chosen to provide large scale renewable energy options to the CUC grid, subject to approval by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) of the negotiated…
Caribbean Water
By Rud Istvan | Climate Etc… From Aletho News The Associated Press ran an alarming news piece on 9/6/13: Climate Change Threatens Caribbean’s Water Supply It was picked up and echoed around the world, from Time Magazine’s Space and Science…
