Brazil is releasing mutated mosquitoes to fight dengue fever
By Drake Bennett for Bloomberg Businessweek From Mashable If you’re going to Brazil for the World Cup, don’t forget your insect repellent, and maybe one of these. The country has the highest incidence of dengue fever in the world, with…
Two new appointees to the CUC Board
Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two Caymanians to its Board of Directors. Ms. Sheree Ebanks and Mr. Woodrow Foster were elected to the CUC Board at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on…
Caribbean resorts drop prices for bargain-hunting beach-goers [even Cayman Islands]
By Valarie D’Elia From News NY1 If you’re looking for an affordable beach vacation this summer, the Caribbean may be the answer. NY1’s Valarie D’Elia filed the following report. Yes, summer is hurricane season in the tropics, and you can…
The evolution of the Adidas World Cup soccer ball
By Adario Strange From Mashable The design most soccer fans know best, the Adidas Telstar, which has 12 black pentagons and 20 white hexagons, made its debut at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. As soccer fans around the globe…
Webb provides anti-discrimination update at FIFA Congress
Chairman of FIFA Anti-Racism and Discrimination Task Force pledges Member Associations to join the battle for inclusion SAO PAULO, Brazil (Wednesday, June 11, 2014) – Addressing an audience of more than 1,200 delegates and guests at the 64th FIFA Congress…
Instead of the ordinary, try these 6 personalised Father’s Day gifts
By Georgina Wilcox Personalised Father’s Day gifts add a touch of love to your holiday offering. They show that you’ve taken the time to get something engraved, just for him, and created a gift from the heart. Many retailers and…
Swimming with pigs in the Bahamas
From Caribbean360 NASSAU, Bahamas, Thursday June 12, 2014 – While many Caribbean countries offer visitors the opportunity to swim with turtles, The Bahamas has gone one step further, extending an unusual and oddly attractive invitation to its guests to splash…
Trinidad minister denies confirming detained Muslims have terrorist links
From Caribbean News Now contributor PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — The minister of national security, Senator Gary Griffith, has denied recent claims by opposition Senator Nafeesa Mohammed that the government of Trinidad and Tobago sent correspondence to Venezuelan authorities confirming…
PTT chief lashes back at social media reports [of secret accounts in Cayman Islands]
From The Nation PTT chief executive on Monday rebutted social media reports that, among others, accused the company of enjoying the monopoly of Thailand’s energy sector and opening a secret account in the Cayman Islands. Pailin Chuchottaworn, president and CEO,…
What is prostate cancer?
Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Risk factors, Complications, Screening By Mayo Clinic Staff Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in a man’s prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one…
