Suomi satellite pictures Earth in black
By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News, San Francisco This spectacular night-time view of Earth is called Black Marble. It has been assembled from a series of cloud-free images acquired by one of the most capable satellites in the sky…
Ghana solar energy plant set to be Africa’s largest
By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News A UK firm has announced plans to build what it claims is the biggest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in Africa. The Nzema project, based in Ghana, will be able to provide electricity…
Apple’s Tim Cook says Macs will be made in US
Apple is to begin manufacturing one of its Mac lines exclusively in its home country. In an interview with NBC, the firm’s chief executive Tim Cook said the company had been working on “doing more and more” in the US….
US Congress passes ‘Magnitsky’ rule on Russia trade law
The US Congress has passed a bill to normalise trade with Russia, but which will also penalise Russian officials linked to human rights violations. The legislation passed by large majorities in the House and Senate. Under the bill, US would…
Blazing mouse sets fire to house
A US man who threw a mouse onto a pile of burning leaves could only watch in horror as it ran into his house and set the building ablaze. Luciano Mares, 81, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, found the mouse…
European Central Bank cuts growth forecasts and holds rates
The European Central Bank (ECB) has revised down its eurozone growth forecasts for this year and next as “economic weakness extends into 2013”. ECB President Mario Draghi said the bank expected the bloc’s economy to shrink by about 0.5% this…
Sunday Morning at Rum Point, Grand Cayman
From the Boston Globe Sunday at Rum Point might be Grand Cayman’s biggest casual beach party. Caymanian singles and families alike arrive early to get a head start on a laid-back day at the beach. Casuarina trees along the sandy white strand…
82% Favour celebrating at least some religious holidays in school
From Rasmussen Reports Despite continuing legal challenges, more adults than ever favour the celebration of all religions in the public schools. Most also still believe religious displays should be permitted on public land. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey…
Garbage Collection Holiday Schedule
Department of Environmental Health officials advise the public of changes in the garbage collection schedule for Christmas Day (Tuesday, 25 December). For all Cayman Islands residents: All landfills in Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman will be closed to…
