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FINAL NOTICE OF IEYENEWS CLOSUREJanuary 17, 2026It is with deep regret that RackSpace who we have been with since our first publication im April 1 2012 will not extend to us any more credit and therefore we have had to make the hard decision to […]- Cayman: Water-Related DeathJanuary 16, 2026Frpm RCIPS From RCIPS On Saturday morning, 10 January, just after 8:50AM, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard duty team responded to a report of a person in distress in the waters off the West Bay Dock. […]
- Cayman: Police Investigate Robbery in George TownJanuary 12, 2026From RCIPS Shortly after 9:00PM on Sunday, 11 January, officers responded to a report of a robbery at an address on Whitman Seymour Road, George Town. It was reported that three men approached a […]
- Cayman: Police Investigate Hit & Run of Cyclist on Rex Crighton Blvd, 11 JanuaryJanuary 11, 2026From RCIPS At about 6:20AM on Saturday, 10 January, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a pedal cyclist and a white vehicle on Rex Crighton Boulevard, in the vicinity of Chime […]
- Cayman: Water-Related DeathJanuary 9, 2026From RCIPS On Saturday, 3 January, 2026 at approximately 4:05PM, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard Operations and Rescue Coordination Centre (ORCC) received a report of a person who had failed to […]
Cabo Verde Inaugurates Major Expansion of Cabeolica Wind Farm and Battery Storage, Enabled by Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) Catalytic Financing
The expansion delivers 13.5 MW of new wind capacity on Santiago alongside 26 MWh of battery storage across four islands PRAIA, Cape Verde, December 8, 2025/ — Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced…
PAHO updates influenza situation in the Americas as the winter season advances in the Northern Hemisphere
Following a 29% increase in severe cases in the Southern Hemisphere in 2025 and the onset of winter in the north, PAHO calls for strengthened preparedness to reduce the impact of respiratory viruses. Washington, D.C., December 8, 2025 (PAHO) – The…
The Case for Renaming Ourselves
We pride ourselves on wisdom, yet we destroy the world and deny the minds of nonhuman animals. Martina Moneke argues that calling ourselves Homo stultus—foolish man—might be the first step toward genuine ethical evolution.
Polack Post: Caribbean Private Sector – Government Loans
By Peter Polack Peter Polack The Jamaican government has recently announced a loan of US$150 million to the local electricity provider to ensure quicker reconnection for all customers other than the projected 2026 date. This was because the government intends…
Cayman National Drug Council Marks 25 Years of Road Safety and Strengthened Partnerships Under the Arrive Alive 345 Campaign
Grand Cayman, 8 December 2025 The National Drug Council (NDC) proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary of road safety leadership and prevention through its flagship Arrive Alive 345 (AA345) campaign — an initiative that began as the Designated Driver (DD) and…
Crafted for Effortless Play, XXIO Introduces the All−New XXIO 14
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 – Leading the way in ultralightweight, luxury golf equipment for Women and Seniors, XXIO® is proud to introduce its most ambitious product line yet: the all-new XXIO 14 and XXIO 14+. Designed with revolutionary…
Ask World Bank Webinar: Turning Sargassum into Opportunity: Creating Jobs in the Midst of an Eco-Challenge
Since 2011, the Caribbean has faced an unprecedented ecological phenomenon: the recurring influx of sargassum from the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. Each year, between April and August, thick mats of this floating brown algae reach the region’s coastlines, affecting more…
Cayman: Containment Efforts Continue After Avian Flu Detection
From Cayman Islands Government Nov 30 2025 Government teams continued coordinated containment and monitoring activities today, Sunday 30 November, following the confirmed detection of H5N1 Avian Influenza in a limited number of birds at a farm in West Bay. Samples collected from…
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Marks New Era of African Aviation as Free Route Airspace Takes Flight in West and Central Africa
The focus for 2026 will shift to the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) airspace to conclude trials and achieve a similar FRA implementation NAIROBI, Kenya, December 8, 2025/ — The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) heralds a transformative milestone in African…
Protecting the game: Fighting piracy to keep African football alive
Knowing how piracy destroys the football ecosystem empowers fans to make ethical choices in how they support their sport and makes them more likely to access games through legitimate channels JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 8, 2025/ — On the evening…
