Unique underwater world discovered in Pitcairn Islands
By Damian Carrington From The Guardian Expedition reveals 80 new species of fish, coral and algae in the pristine waters of British overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean An expedition has revealed the unique underwater treasures of the Pitcairn Islands….
Colossal peat bog discovered in Congo
By Rebecca Morelle Science correspondent, BBC News A vast peatland has been discovered in a remote part of Congo-Brazzaville. The bog covers an area the size of England and is thought to contain billions of tonnes of peat. Scientists say…
UK-Caribbean ministerial forum concludes in London
From Caribbean News Now LONDON, England — Following the conclusion of the eighth UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum held at Lancaster House in London on 16 and 17 June 2014 under the theme “A Partnership for Prosperity”, the foreign ministers and representatives…
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Temporary measures for British passports held by British nationals in Cayman Islands Statement from the Governor’s Office: Temporary Measures for British Passports Her Majesty’s Passport Office is dealing with the highest demand for passports for 12 years and has issued…
New hi-tech US police surveillance/UK spying uses foreign loophole
The “StingRay” cell phone spying device By Clarence Walker From Global Research Blocked by a Supreme Court decision from using GPS tracking devices without a warrant, federal investigators and other law enforcement agencies are turning to a new, more powerful…
Bacterial suspects identified in Caribbean coral deaths
By Michael Marshall from New Scientist Three bacteria seem to be responsible for a disease that has killed most of the Caribbean’s reef-building corals. White band disease causes the outer layer of corals to turn white and peel off. First…
The UK, the Caribbean and a changing relationship
By David Jessop, Dominican Today senior Op-Ed contributor From Dominican Today Every two years the British and the Caribbean governments meet with the objective of moving forward a relationship that has become much changed. This time it is the UK’s…
The Editor Speaks: Multifamily dwellings
Multifamily dwellings are buildings or structures designed to house several different families in separate housing units. The most common type of multifamily housing is an apartment building. Duplexes, quadruplexes, and townhomes also qualify as multifamily housing. These dwellings are very…
The Editor speaks: Mental health issues to be discussed at healthcare conference
I was very pleased to learn that mental health issues will be among a number of chronic non-communicable diseases affecting the Cayman Islands that will be addressed at the Fifth National Healthcare Conference to be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand…
Cayman Islands – uniquely positioned for growth
Article by Gonzales Jalles From Cayman Finance REPORT SUMMARY International recognition Unique benefits Conclusion The Cayman Islands has demonstrated a commitment to transparency and embraced international initiatives like no other international financial centre. One of the key first steps in…
