Scientists slam door on the alleged ‘pause’ in global warming
By Mark Kaufman From Mashable Today, climate change deniers will resurrect the tired old argument that Earth’s global warming stalled sometime at the beginning of this century. The evidence for such a slowdown, however, doesn’t exist. A diverse group of global researchers published two…
At least 4 dead, more than 40 injured in Dominican Republic factory blast
From efe-epaSanto Domingo At least four people died on Wednesday and more than 40 were injured, including a number of children, when a powerful explosion occurred at a plastics factory in the Dominican capital, authorities said. The blast occurred around…
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Sir Ronald Sanders: Gays are citizens too
By Sir Ronald Sanders A regressive 19th century law, that is a legacy of British rule, continues to exist in 10 of the 12 independent Commonwealth Caribbean states. The law, inspired by the 1553 Buggery Act in England, was imposed…
Southwest Airlines adding new Cayman Islands flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines is adding another new route to the Cayman Islands. The carrier has is planning to launch a new route from Baltimore/Washington to Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service, which will…
Nominations open for Cayman Islands ‘Proud of Them’
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The public is invited to recognise excellence among young people in the Cayman Islands by submitting nominations to the Proud of Them award scheme. The nomination period, for Round 10, runs from 16 November – 7…
Former rugby player who was left paralyzed for years after eating a slug has died
By Julie Mazziotta From Yahoo A friendly dare went terribly wrong eight years ago when 19-year-old Sam Ballard ate a slug that was carrying a deadly parasite that left him paralyzed. And now, after years of medical issues, the former…
Guyana: Man kills himself after finding it difficult to get a job
By David Gajadar From Guyana Guardian The family of a relatively quiet and humble man who hung himself during the wee hours of this morning are now grieving over the unexpected and gruesome act. The dead man has been identified…
Cayman Islands NRA announces improvements to the Grand Harbour Roundabout
The National Roads Authority (NRA) along with its subcontractors will be carrying out repairs/upgrades to the pavement on Grand Harbour Roundabout over the next few weekends, commencing on November 4th, 2018. Phase 1 of this project will begin with the…
5 creepy creatures that are actually quite cute
By Emily Zak From Care2 1. VAMPIRE SQUID For those weary of looking at terrifying, totally cliche pictures of the goblin shark, the vampire squid is another deep-sea beauty. When attacked, the creature turns inside out, exposing an underside of…
New stamp issue salutes Cayman Islands Coat of Arms
New Postal Service issued stamp celebrates CI Coat of Arms. The $2 denomination stamp depicts the insignia against a blue background. The issue commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Coat of Arms. Grand Cayman (GIS) – The Postal Service…
