DOE issues warning after human attacks on sharks in Cayman Islands
From We Love Sharks A series of human attacks on sharks around the island of Cayman Brac has spurred the DoE to issue a stern warning. Sharks remain a much-misunderstood species of marine predators despite several efforts from conservation bodies…
Pope: Media sins by dredging up, sensationalizing old news
From Newsmax Pope Francis is criticizing journalists who dredge up old scandals and sensationalize the news, saying it’s a “very serious sin” that hurts all involved. Francis, who plans to dedicate his upcoming annual communications message to “fake news,” told…
‘Supermalaria’ is on the way
By Janet Midega, Scientific America From Business Insider Scientists are worrying that a deadly strain of malaria is spreading quickly across the world from Southeast Asia. Simultaneously, Congress may cut 44% of malaria prevention funding which could lead to a…
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CDB approves funding to modernise procurement systems in the OECS
From CDB In the Caribbean, procurement challenges are a key contributing factor to late project start-up, slow disbursements and extended project implementation, which result in delayed project outcomes. The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved…
Canada to create overseas mining watchdog early in 2018
By Reuters Staff From Reuters (Reuters) – Ottawa plans early next year to create an independent office to oversee Canadian mining, oil and gas companies’ activities abroad, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, a move that environmental and human rights…
California advises against keeping your phone in your pocket
By Jon Fingas From engadget Whether or not anyone accepts the advice is another matter. The jury is still out on whether or not cellphone radiation is bad for you, but California’s Department of Public Health isn’t taking any chances….
US: Woman mauled to death by own pit bulls while taking them out for a walk
By Ashitha Nagesh From Metro.co.uk A woman was mauled to death by her own pit bulls, who then stood guard over her bloodied body. Bethany Lynn Stephens was taking her dogs out for a walk in Goochland, in the US…
Africa’s filthy rich
Filthy rich: The lavish ways of Africa’s longest self-serving dictators By Tony Mochama From SDE The lavish ways of Africa’s longest self-serving dictators Late last month, the new president of Zimbabwe, Emerson Mnangagwa, issued an amnesty that runs from December…
INTA’s UNREAL Campaign
HSM IP presents INTA’s UNREAL Campaign to CIFEC students On 22 November 2017, Kenyah Pinnock and Lisa Chin-Forde of HSM IP Ltd. presented INTA’s Unreal Campaign to a class of twenty Creative Media and Business students aged 15 and 16…
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Venezuela’s oil industry staggers closer to collapse: A positive catalyst for oil
By Caiman Valore From Seeking Alpha Summary Venezuela’s debt default significantly increases the likelihood of further significant production declines for PDVSA. The dual impact of sanctions and declining export income could cause Venezuela’s oil industry to collapse. The loss of…
