Cayman Islands: Career development initiatives sizzle this summer in CEC
(CEC) Under the direction of a young Caymanian, career initiatives includes internships, a school outreach and an online jobs portal are underway this summer. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (July 29th, 2014) – Cayman Enterprise City [CEC] is strengthening…
Caribbean chikungunya cases up 7%
By Robert Roos News Editor From CIDRAP Cases in the Dominican Republic have increased by almost 30,000 in a week. Suspected and confirmed chikungunya cases in the Americas increased about 7.4% last week, reaching 474,880, with the Dominican Republic accounting…
Controversial research claims blacks age faster than whites
From Caribbean360 CALIFORNIA, United States, Friday July 25, 2014 – A controversial new study in the United States claims that black people age more quickly than white people. Published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, the study found that…
Surge of migrants being smuggled to Puerto Rico
From CBS Illegal immigration and human smuggling aren’t just a problem on the U.S. border with Mexico. It’s also happening in the Caribbean, where Haitian migrants are trying to reach the United States mainland through Puerto Rico, CBS News’ Miles…
Explainer: why does the teenage brain need more sleep?
By Michelle A Miller – Associate Professor (Reader) in Biochemical Medicine at University of Warwick, and Francesco Cappuccio – Cephalon Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine & Epidemiology at University of Warwick From The Conversation Throughout our lives we experience changes in…
Sexual activity improved for most seniors after Total Hip Arthroplasty as shown in new clinical research
Miami, July 29th, 2014 – In the world of medicine, when real communication exists between patients and doctors, the good can be transformed into the excellent. This happened when specialists (implementing their expertise with passion) were able to talk about…
Caribbean energy experts recommends creation of new Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) participated in a historic regional workshop to promote sustainable energy industries and markets in the Caribbean. The technical design and institutional set-up of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and…
US: ‘Threats’ behind release of Venezuela general
From Caribbean Business CARACAS, Venezuela — (AP) U.S. officials said Monday they believe Venezuela used “threats” against Aruba to pressure it to release a powerful former general who is wanted by the United States for alleged drug trafficking. “We are…
World Animal Protection to resume talks with Cayman Islands Government
From WAP Talks regarding the Cayman Turtle Farm to resume and coincide with a reception held by Conservative MP Dr Matthew Offord from the UK Parliament June 29 – World Animal Protection (formerly known as the World Society for the…
Digital detox getaways In Florida and the Caribbean
By Georgina Cruz, Special Correspondent From Orlando Sentinel For a while, hotels and resorts touted such perks as iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and even use of free iPads. But some guests, weary of hours sitting in front of a computer/cell…
