Cayman Islands: Marketing industry professionals shine at 2019 CIMPA Awards
Professionals from across the island joined forces on Thursday 6 June to crown the best of the best in the Cayman Islands’ marketing industry across a variety of categories. The 2019 CIMPA Awards, held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach…
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Regional workshop addresses planning for resilience in the Caribbean
Housing, infrastructure and development planning experts from across the Caribbean have come together to promote a coherent approach to resilience building, considering the specific context of informal settlements in the subregion. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean…
Scientists think octopuses would make terrific lab rats
By Susan Bird From Care2 The octopus is a smart, curious and mysterious being. So does it surprise you to learn that these very qualities mean scientists are turning octopuses into 21st century lab rats? Yes, it’s true. There are now thousands…
Gadget of the week
GM and Michelin will bring airless tires to passenger cars by 2024 By Jon Fingas From engadget Airless tires for everyday cars might soon be far more practical. GM and Michelin have unveiled a prototype of Uptis (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System), a Michelin-made…
Crypto Exchange Bittrex to block US users from trading in 32 Cryptos
By Adrian Zmudzinski From Coin telegraph Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex announced that it will block its United States-based users from trading in 32 cryptocurrencies. The exchange revealed the news in a post on its blog on June 7. Per the announcement, after June 21, U.S. traders…
11 Jun Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report
11 Jun Tue 2019 Tropical Report ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Tue Jun 11 2019 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next…
Cayman Islands Deputy Governor speaks at Human Resources Conference
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service, Hon. Franz Manderson and Portfolio of the Civil Service Chief Officer Gloria McField-Nixon took part in the Cayman Islands Society for Human Resources Professionals Association’s (CISHRP) 2019 annual conference “Connecting the…
Killer coral disease hits TCI -dreaded stony coral tissue loss disease sighted off West Caicos
By Gemma Handy From TC Weekly News A DEVASTATING disease that has wreaked havoc on Florida’s coral reefs due to its unprecedented scale and mortality rate has made its way to the TCI. Experts told the Weekly News they were…
In Singapore, where trash becomes ash, plastics are still a problem
By John Geddie From Reuters SINGAPORE (Reuters) – As countries around Southeast Asia struggle to cope with growing piles of plastic and other waste on land and in their waters, Singapore is one country in the region that appears to…
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STEP announces new student award winners
STEP is delighted to announce 39 new award winners in its Worldwide Excellence Awards, with a further seven from STEP Canada. Launched in June 2016, the Awards run twice a year to celebrate the highest achievement in STEP qualifications globally….
