Largest Photovoltaic plant in the Caribbean to be built in Jamaica
From Presna Latina Kingston, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The largest photovoltaic power plant in the Caribbean will be built in Paradise Park, Westmoreland, some 150 kilometers southwest of the capital city, said Jamaican Minister of Energy Andrew Wheatley. The work,…
An electric cargo ship is delivering coal in China
By Mallory Locklear From engadget The 2,000 ton capacity ship is powered by 1,000 lithium batteries. An all-electric cargo ship is now in use in China and it boasts an impressive 2.4 MWh energy storage capacity, Electrek reports. The ship…
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Caribbean leaders launch ambitious plan to create the world’s first “climate-smart zone”
The Caribbean Climate-Smart Coalition seeks rapid implementation of US $8 billion climate investment plan that will transform regional energy system, build resiliency, drive economic growth and set a global example Paris, 12 December 2017 – The UN Development Programme (UNDP)…
Cisco and Digicel sign to accelerate digital transformation
From The Financial The FINANCIAL — Cisco have signed a Caribbean Countries Digitization Agreement outlining their objectives and strategic plans for accelerating the digital agenda and existing digitization policies for 26 countries in the Caribbean and Central America. Under the…
13 Dec Weather In Cayman
13 Dec Wed 2017 Weather In Cayman Synopsis Not available. See Weather Forecast Top Right of Website. Sunshine just makes the day a little better, but it can also cause sunburns. Check the UV Report below to…
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Cleveland Clinic unveils Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2018
A panel of top doctors and researchers presents the advancements with the power to transform healthcare in 2018 Dec. 11, 2017, Cleveland: An artificial pancreas to help diabetics. A pacemaker for sleep apnea. Gene therapy for blindness. These are some…
SEC halts Virtual Coin Offering, warns investors of Cryptocurrencies
From Newsmax The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday warned investors of the dangers of putting their money into cryptocurrencies, saying trading and public offerings in the emerging asset class may be in violation of…
Gadget of the week
Atari’s Speakerhat, a hat with speakers, is now on sale By Jon Fingas From engadget In case you absolutely need audio hanging over your head. Yes, Atari’s speaker-equipped hats are very much real. At the last possible minute, the game…
Austria gas plant burns after deadly explosion
From BBC A big blast has rocked a major natural gas hub in Austria, killing one person and injuring at least 18, police say. A fire followed the blast which happened around 08:45 (07:45 GMT) at the Baumgarten site, just…
12 Dec Weather In Cayman
12 Dec Tue 2017 Weather In Cayman Synopsis The Cayman area will continue to experience fresh to strong northerly winds and rough seas associated with a high pressure system which is currently over the southern US. Radar images show isolated…
