Switching off: valuing younger audiences wellbeing online
By Sahar Amer From Reuters Community From the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2019, of all age groups who participated, 32% worldwide say they actively avoid the news, which is up 6% since 2017. In the UK, people say they are switching off…
How healthy is your digital news subscription business?
By Giles Crosse From Reuters Community Previously in these pages, Reuters reported on Google News Initiative’s (GNI) new Subscriptions Lab, which seeks to develop a sustainable news industry by fostering a better understanding of digital revenues. Now, some months after launch, the Lab’s initial…
Can speculative journalism be useful for understanding reality?
By Sahar Amer From Reuters Community Fictional and speculative stories could help audiences imagine the impacts of some of today’s global issues Around the start of 2018, speculative journalism boosted in popularity; an article writing style which uses fictionalized storytelling to engage…
From Brexit to Black Mamba, it’s the week of the long goodbye…
By Yann Tessier | 05 Feb, 2020 From Reuters Community From helicopter disaster, sickness on the high seas to commemorating the final stop in the Brexit saga, Reuters capture the events that make news. Welcome to February, the month of: romance, cupid, a…
Journalism, Media and Technology: Trends and predictions 2020
By Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism Based on a survey of 230 leaders –– including CEOs, editors and digital heads –– from 32 different countries, this is your guide to the news industry’s priorities for the year: revenue focus, innovation investment,…
The Anatomy of a Coupon: What small business owners need to know
We all know the importance of a good deal. As consumers, we want to save money on anything we buy, and as business owners, we are constantly looking for ways to intrigue our audience and get more business. Coupons have…
Cayman: Family Resource Centre staff earn designation to train others
CAYMAN ISLANDS (GIS) – Family Resource Centre (FRC) staffers have successfully completed the Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) Train the Trainers programme. Programme Facilitators Renee Ebanks, Julianne Thompson, Anne-Marie Diaz, Miles Ruby, Brenda Dawkins joined FRC Programme Coordinator Charmaine Bush-Miller and volunteer Robert…
Expert comment: Google Photos video bug
On Tuesday, it emerged that Google had apologized to some users by email for accidentally sending their private videos to strangers. The company claims the leak was due to a now-fixed bug affecting Google Takeout, which allows users to export…
US: States struggle with last-minute coronavirus order
By Greg Richter From Newsmax The 11 states with airports where airline passengers were directed in an emergency coronaviras order over the weekend were still scrambling early in the week to comply, The Washington Post reported. The Trump administration ordered flights redirected…
5 Feb Weather in Cayman
5 Feb Wed 2020 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Isolated showers are expected today as residual moisture left behind from the recent cold front moves across the Cayman area. Radar images show showers in and around the Cayman area moving towards…







