Parfums des Iles commits to the fight against COVID 19 in Martinique
By Ricardo James Technical Specialist – Export Development,, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS-Chamber of Commerce of Martinique Joint Media Release Wednesday, May 13, 2020 — Multiple private sector stakeholders are mobilising efforts in response to the growing need for sanitising…
13 May Weather in Cayman
13 May Wed 2020 SYNOPSIS Light winds and slight seas are expected over the next 24 hours in association with a weak pressure gradient over the northwest Caribbean. Humidity: 73% (UP from yesterday)UV: 13.1 EXTREME (UP from yesterday)Temperature: Today’s expected…
Jamaica: Support for gradual resumption of economic activities
By Douglas McIntosh From JIS Several business leaders are underscoring the importance of the Government’s measured approach to facilitating a gradual resumption of economic activities that have been curtailed since March, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. They argue that…
COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Response – Asia-Pacific Region Situation Report (May 9th, 2020)
From World Vision Key Concerns • We urge the world to stand together with the most vulnerable children to fight COVID-19, especially refugees and the internally displaced. • Devastating aftershocks of the crisis are putting millions of children’s lives at…
Mothers, midwives risking their lives to bring new life into the world
From United Nations Population Fund UNITED NATIONS, New York – Around the world, May is a time to celebrate mothers and the health workers who help them enter motherhood. Dozens of countries observe Mother’s Day in May and, on 5 May,…
World Oceans Day 2020 with CCMI
CCMI celebrates World Oceans Day every year, and despite global lock down, we intend to celebrate World Oceans Day virtually this year. On Saturday 6th June, we will be bringing you all news of hope, resiliency and a clear pathway…
Guidance for washing uniform
From Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce To limit the potential of cross contamination via your uniform, it is important to adhere to the points below and to consider adopting the best practice guidance for washing your uniform. 1. Hand Hygiene…
WHO Chief: 7 or 8 ‘top’ candidates for COVID-19 vaccine
From Newsmax The World Health Organization chief said Monday there are around seven or eight “top” candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus and work on them is being accelerated. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a U.N….
Drones stepping up fight against COVID-19, says GlobalData
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing the way people interact and businesses operate. In a world where lockdown measures and social distancing have become the new norm, drones are playing a key role in helping authorities and governments in different…
12 May Weather in Cayman
12 May Tue 2020 SYNOPSIS Cloudiness and isolated showers are expected over the next 24 hours in association with a surface trough over the northwest Caribbean. Humidity: 66% (DOWN from yesterday)UV: 12.7 EXTREME (UPfrom yesterday)Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 77°F…