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Long-term drought still of concern to several Caribbean countries
From Jamaica Observer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) says long-term drought is of immediate concern in several Caribbean countries and is evolving in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Barbados, Belize, Suriname, Trinidad, and the Windward Islands,…
1 May Weather in Cayman
1 May Fri 2020 SYNOPSIS Light winds and slight seas are expected across the Cayman area in association with a weak pressure gradient across the Northwest Caribbean. Humidity:92% (UP from yesterday)UV: 14.0 EXTREME (UP from yesterday)Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures –…
Waterproof or water-resistant: Is there a difference?
When we are buying smartphones and wearable technology today, we are constantly bombarded with messages and claims that they can be used while swimming, in the rain, under water and so on. Of course, we don’t want our newest gadget…
Cayman improves COVID testing resilience
From The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office Cayman’s ability to sustain significant COVID 19 testing was given a boost over the last two days with the arrival of 52,000 swabs which are used to collect samples. A further 100,000 swabs are…
#PRAYCAYMAN
A call to prayer & fasting commences Thu (30) Thank you for joining us for #PrayCayman! Every 30 minutes, a prayer leader will log on and lead us through our prayer points. We encourage you to pray along with us…
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CARPHA collaborates with The University of Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen health education and research in the Caribbean
Thursday, April 30, 2020 — Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — The need to enhance national capacities to deliver public health goods and services to address new and emerging public health priorities in the Caribbean is paramount. On-going teaching, training and collaboration are…
30 Apr Weather in Cayman
30 Apr Thu 2020 SYNOPSIS Light southeasterly winds and slight seas will continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours due to a weak pressure gradient across the Northwest Caribbean. Humidity:65% (DOWN from yesterday)UV: 12.8 EXTREME (UP from…
Remdesivir: Drug has ‘clear cut’ power to fight coronavirus
By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent From BBC There is “clear-cut” evidence that a drug can help people recover from the coronavirus, say US officials. Remdesivir cut the duration of symptoms from 15 days down to 11 in clinical…
Cayman: Government proposes framework for virtual asset service providers
The Cayman Islands Government has taken significant steps to advance the financial technology capabilities of the jurisdiction through proposed legislation pertaining to virtual asset service providers. The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Bill, 2020; the Monetary Authority (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2020; the Securities Investment…
Isolated monks live incredibly long. Is this their secret?
From Donovan Health Solutions There’s no hospital on Mt. Athos… a small isolated patch of rock on the Aegean Sea. Only reachable by boat and populated almost exclusively by an ancient order of monks, there are very few modern conveniences at…
