Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?
By Maddy Savage From BBC Sweden’s strategy to keep large parts of society open is widely backed by the public. It has been devised by scientists and backed by government, and yet not all the country’s virologists are convinced. There…
26 Apr Weather in Cayman
26 Apr Sun 2020 SYNOPSIS Light to moderate east northeasterly winds and seas will continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours. No rain forecast. Humidity:65% (DOWN yesterday)UV: 12.7 EXTREME (UP from yesterday)Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 78°F…
#SmartDevelopmentHack: Digitalisation for Development
Friday, April 24, 2020 — COVID-19 has placed a heavy burden on developing countries unravelling enormous social and economic consequences. With #SmartDevelopmentHack The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) together with the European Commission and “Team Europe” partners including other EU…
Coronavirus conspiracy theories abound, but can cause harm
From Newsmax Whenever societies are placed under stress, conspiracy theories blaming this or that nefarious agent for secretly fomenting the threat inevitably arise. It’s no different during the current coronavirus crisis. Some of the evidence-free hoaxes circulating now include theories…
Seniors with COVID-19 may have unusual symptoms
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax COVID-19 symptoms typically include fever, cough and shortness of breath. But for older adults — a population more at risk for developing severe, life threatening complications — they may exhibit none of these symptoms. This complicates…
Loud voices
by Paul McGowan From PS Audio The loudest voices get all the attention. Yet, softer’s likely the better path to follow. That is if you’re interested in traveling the road of a reasoned approach. From politicians to forum posters, the…
OECS Commission releases climate trends and projections report for the OECS region
Saturday, April 25, 2020 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) recently released a report on “Climate Trends and Projections for the OECS Region” which details the development of a regional scale, fit-for-purpose climate risk profile for the region. It…
25 Apr Weather in Cayman
25 Apr Sat 2020 SYNOPSIS Moderate southeasterly winds and seas will continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours in association with a high pressure system over the western Atlantic Ocean. Humidity:66% (DOWN yesterday)UV: 12.2 EXTREME (DOWN from…
First turtle hatchlings for the season at Cayman Turtle Centre
The Green sea turtle nesting season at the Cayman Turtle Centre has started early. The Centre’s first turtle hatchlings for the season have made their appearance, emerging from a nest that was laid within the Centre at the end of…
Hubble 30th birth pic
Hubble telescope delivers stunning 30th birthday picture By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent BBC It’s 30 years ago to the day that the Hubble telescope was launched – and to celebrate its birthday, the veteran observatory has produced another astonishing image…







