Martin: Is it time to reopen the beaches and oceans?
By Melissa Martin Humans are missing beaches. No matter what country or what coastline, people love ocean waves and sunny days. What mysteries abound in salty waters? What induces the desire to stroll along in bare feet? What is that…
Cayman: Red Cross delivers homemade face masks
CAYMAN ISLANDS (GIS) – The first batch of locally-produced protective masks, made by volunteers organised through the Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC), were collected recently. Part of a larger consignment earmarked for use in the fight against COVID-19, some 350 fabric masks with…
Sweden says controversial COVID-19 strategy is working
From Newmax Sweden’s unusual approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic is starting to yield results, according to the country’s top epidemiologist. Anders Tegnell, the architect behind Sweden’s relatively relaxed response to COVID-19, told local media the latest figures on infection…
Cayman: Concerns re-Coronavirus and ‘5G’ Technology
The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg) is aware that, there are a number of claims circulating in relation to ‘5G’ Technology being linked to the Coronavirus. 5G refers to the fifth generation of wireless communication technologies supporting cellular data…
Cayman: Chamber supports restrictions to contain COVID-19 spread
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce supports the Government’s decision to extend the curfew restrictions and urges everyone to follow them. “Since the COVID crisis began”, explained Chamber President Woody Foster, “the efforts of the Chamber have been focused on…
Canada shooting: Gunman kills at least 18 in Nova Scotia
From BBC A gunman disguised as a policeman killed at least 18 people, including a female Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, in the worst mass shooting in Canada’s modern history. The 12-hour rampage started late on Saturday and ended…
Coronavirus: Branson offers Caribbean island to secure Virgin bailout
By Simon Read From BBC Sir Richard Branson has pledged his luxury island resort as collateral to help get a UK government bailout of his stricken airline Virgin Atlantic. The billionaire Virgin Group boss said in an open letter to staff he…
US oil prices drop to record low as demand dries up
From BBC The price of US oil has fallen to record lows, as demand dries up and storage runs out. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US oil, has plunged more than 50%…
Kia Motors producing protective face shields at U.S. manufacturing plant for use by healthcare workers across the country
Assembly of Personal Protective Equipment at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Expands Kia’s “Accelerate the Good” Efforts to Help People Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Donations set to begin this week in the area surrounding West Point, Georgia, followed by deliveries…
Update – Cayman: Man charged following collision with police vehicle
From RCIPS April 20, 2020 UPDATE- The man, age 43 of Bodden Town, who was arrested on Monday, 13 April in relation to the below incident, has been formally charged with DUI, Reckless and Negligent Act, Dangerous Driving, Driving Without…