Scallops can accumulate billions of plastic particles in just hours
By: Alicia Graef From Care2 As more plastic continues to make its way into marine ecosystems, more questions are being raised about how it’s impacting wildlife, and in turn, us as it makes its way through the food chain. Scientists…
6 Dec Weather in Cayman
6 Dec Thu 2018 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Moderate to fresh northeasterly winds and rough seas are expected across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours as a cold front becomes stationary just north of the…
Cayman Islands police launches 2018 Holiday Safety Campaign, with focus on Road Safety, Crime Prevention, and Financial Security
From RCIPS Dec 5 2018 RCIPS Launches 2018 Holiday Safety Campaign, with Focus on Road Safety, Crime Prevention, and Financial Security, 5 December Holiday traffic safety operations have gotten underway this week with intensified road enforcement operations that will continue…
Divers choose the Cayman Islands as the top spot in the Caribbean for underwater photography & advanced diving
Blessed with warm clear water, healthy reefs, dramatic drop-offs, abundant marine life, year-round good weather and professional dive services, Cayman has always been a popular choice for the readers of Scuba Diving Magazine in the magazine’s annual online poll. Divers…
UK Doctors may soon prescribe ‘Therapeutic Art’
By: Jordyn Cormier From Care2 Around 55 percent of the US population currently takes some form of prescription medication—pills that often come with a host of unpleasant side effects. In fact, over a third of US adults take prescription medication…
Most Americans lie to their doctors
From Newsmax As many as 4 out of 5 Americans withhold important information from their doctor that could prove crucial to their health, a new study shows. Between 60 and 80 percent of people admit they avoid telling their doctor…
Still confused about cryptocurrency? This tactile toy has you covered
BY KICKSTARTER DESIGN & TECH From Core77 “Most young children first encounter digital money in video games, where they can acquire coins to spend at will in the game environment,” Filippo Yacob says. “There’s no real accountability; there’s no real…
5 Dec Weather in Cayman
5 Dec Wed 2018 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Moderate to fresh northeasterly winds and moderate seas are expected today as a cold front moves over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the associated high pressure system…
Cayman Islands Premier opens Environment Workshop in London
LONDON, UK – As President of the Political Council of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA), The Premier, Hon Alden McLaughlin, opened and hosted the first UKOTA Environment Workshop in London on Monday 3 December. The workshop was organised…
OECS Diplomats attend International training cycle in Morocco
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 — Diplomats from OECS Member States recently completed a two-week training programme in International Diplomacy and Foreign Policy in the Moroccan capital of Rabat. The main objective of the programme was the strengthening of capacity within…








