University of Florida held the world’s first brain-controlled drone race
By Fitz Tepper From techcrunch Drone races are nothing new. But while they started as an ad-hoc activity within the drone community, the sport has now taken on a life of its own with highly elaborate events and a partnership with ESPN. Similarly, brain-computer interface (BCI) technology…
Black & Undocumented: Caribbean Immigrant’s Long Fight for Citizenship
By Melissa Noel From NBC News WASHINGTON — When Shariece Wright immigrated to the United States from the Bahamas in 1985 she was just 4-years-old. Her mother put her on a plane to Florida and told her that she would…
Even in Paradise’ deftly transposes ‘King Lear’ to Caribbean
From Repeating Islands A review by Mike Fischer for Milwaukee’s Journal Sentinel. Ten years ago, novelist Elizabeth Nunez moved “The Tempest” to the Caribbean, taking a hard look at the relationship between Caliban and Miranda while exploring what it might…
Coast Guard ends bubble man’s Caribbean trek
By Brian Ballou From Sun Sentinel An ultra-marathoner who set out in a plastic bubble on a 3,500-mile Caribbean water run is no longer on his perilous trek, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Bubble man’s planned 5-month endurance feat…
New independent author of four books
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RBC Royal Bank launches private banking to Cayman Islands
RBC Royal Bank on April 20, 2016 officially launched its suite of Private Banking services in the Cayman Islands. Held at The Ritz Carlton, Private Banking guests experienced an evening of networking, and presentations on the product offerings, while connecting…
Mexican police reportedly tortured the suspects who confessed to kidnapping 43 students
By Mark Abadi From Business Insider Mexican police likely tortured key suspects arrested in the disappearance of 43 students in 2014, throwing their confessions into doubt, according to a report released Sunday. The 605-page report is the latest from an international…
Cayman Islands prisoners help elderly
Prisoners and Staff Assist the Elderly in the Northward Area As part of the Corrections Week activities, the Prison Service assisted a neighbour in need. The ninety-nine year old resident and her 78 year old daughter live in a lovely…
Gadget of the week
Laptop innovation: A history of unique and bizarre breakthroughs By Conner Forrest, From TechRepublic 1. ASUS Transformer Book V Throughout the years, laptop manufacturers have taken big risks with portable computer design. Some have paid dividends, others… not so much….
Increased cost of living likely if Caribbean banks lose relations with US, Europe
By:Denis Chabrol From Demerara Waves Trade Ministers of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (Caricom) have called on United States (US) and European commercial banks not to halt doing business with their counterparts in the region because it would hurt economies. Antigua…
