Are airline systems crashing more, or does it just seem that way?
By Laura Northrup From Consumerist It feels like every week brings news of another massive outage of some airline’s computer network, resulting in grounded flights and stranded passengers. However, a new report suggests that it’s not that these networks are…
Nissan recalls Altimas, because rolling down the window shouldn’t open the door
By Ashlee Kieler From The Consumerist We’re all used to the idea of pressing a button to roll down your car window. What we’re not used to — because it would be insanely dangerous — is pressing the window button…
Cayman Islands national energy policy consult begins
In 20 years 70 percent of electricity generated in the Cayman Islands could come from renewable sources states a new draft energy policy on which Government is seeking public feedback. The Planning Ministry today (Tuesday 7 February 2017) launched a…
Cayman Airways Joins AFI KLM E&M 737 Component Service Program
Cayman Airways opts for proven expertise for component support on new 737-800. Amstelveen, Miami, Paris, 6 February 2017 – The Cayman Islands flag-carrier has signed a contract covering full component support for a Boeing 737-800 that joined its fleet in…
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The new Caribbean Patent Convention and Caricom stasis
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Scientists are using satellites to spot whales from outer space
BY ARIEL BOGLE from Mashable A humpback whale may be a huge creature to the human eye, but they’re still tough to spot from space. Until recently, the necessary high-resolution satellite technology wasn’t readily available, but researchers in Western Australia…
Scientists may have discovered a lost continent
By Jon Fingas From engadget As much as we humans think we know about Earth’s ancient composition, it’s clear we have a lot to learn. Researchers now say they have evidence of a lost continent, Mauritia. The team found rocks…
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Intel drones form US flag for Lady Gaga’s halftime show
By Steve Dent From engadget Remember when quadcopter drones juggled balls and formed up into aStar Trek logo? That seems downright quaint compared to what we just saw at Lady Gaga’s elaborately produced Super Bowl halftime show. During her first…
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Cayman Islands URCO now operational
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture today (Friday, 3 February 2017) announced the establishment of the Utility Regulation and Competition Office, known as OfReg. Cabinet decided to establish the multi-sector regulatory agency, following an evaluation by the Ministry of the…
400M people use Facebook Messenger audio and video calling each month
By Josh Constine From TechCrunch Facebook’s push for video goes well beyond the News Feed. On today’s earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg said 400 million people are making audio and video calls each month, up swiftly from 300 million in just…
