Secret map from dead NASA astronaut sparks ‘historical’ Caribbean treasure hunt
By Nick Whigh From amnews.com.au In May 1963, NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper embarked on a record-breaking mission. It was the last time an American astronaut was launched alone to conduct an entirely solo orbital mission, and it was during his…
Islands [inc Cayman Islands] step up their green game
By Gay Nagle Myers from Travel Weekly Sustainability no longer is just a catchphrase in the Caribbean. The efforts of Caribbean nations have come a long a way from the days of just asking hotel guests to reuse bath towels…
Spiders coat entire field in glistening, terrifying ‘bum parachute’ webs
BY JOHNNY LIEU From Mashable If the sight of spiders freaks you out, well, just cast your eyes on this massive 30-metre (30 yard) cobweb that was found by Tracey Maris and her daughter on a field in Tauranga, New…
Global Coral reef experts launch major restoration efforts in the Caribbean
As part of its Hope for Reefs initiative, the California Academy of Sciences joins forces with SECORE International and The Nature Conservancy to implement large-scale coral restoration AN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A powerhouse group of scientists and conservationists are joining forces to…
One patient dies after three contract HIV from contaminated blood in T&T
By Ria Taitt, Trinidad Express From St Lucia Online TRINIDAD EXPRESS – One of the three people infected with HIV from contaminated blood from the National Blood Bank Transfusion Centre is dead. Asked by Caroni East MP Dr Tim Gopeesingh…
Climate impact on Caribbean coral reefs may be mitigated if…
By Diego Arguedas Ortiz CAHUITA, Costa Rica, Apr 14 2017 (IPS) – A few dozen metres from the Caribbean beach of Puerto Vargas, where you can barely see the white foam of the waves breaking offshore, is the coral reef…
From Mars to Earth and the Moon, 127 million miles away
By Timothy J. Seppala from engadget A new photo from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter should make just about everybody feel like an insignificant speck of dust. The pale blue dot we call home is back in the limelight again. The…
15 Apr 2017 Weather in Cayman
Apr 15 Saturday 2017 Synopsis Moderate to fresh east to northeasterly winds along with rough seas is expected to continue over the Cayman Islands for the next 24 hours in association with a high pressure system over the Western Atlantic….
14 Apr 2017 Weather in Cayman
Apr 14 Friday 2017 Synopsis Moderate to fresh east to northeasterly winds along with rough seas is expected to continue over the Cayman Islands for the next 24 hours in association with a high pressure system over the Western Atlantic….
13 Apr 2017 Weather in Cayman
Apr 13 Thursday 2017 Synopsis Moderate to fresh east to northeasterly winds along with moderate to rough seas is expected to continue over the Cayman Islands for the next 24 hours in association with a high pressure system over the…










