Eastern Caribbean flora at risk
From The Caribbean Camera BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Almost three quarters of the flowering plants unique to the Eastern Caribbean appear to be under threat of extinction, according to a study published in the latest issue of the scientific journal Botanical…
How pirates of the Caribbean hijacked America’s metric system
By Joe Palca From NPR This 1793 grave is an early version of the kilogram. It is possible this object, now owned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology museum, was once pirate treasure. NIST Museum If the United…
Solution to dual currency system cannot be prolonged, says Cuban president
From Caribbean News Now HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) — Cuban President Raul Castro said last week in Havana that the solution to the country’s dual currency system cannot be prolonged any longer. During the Cuban leader’s closing speech at the most…
The best waterfalls in Oahu
From Go Hawaii Tours There’s a certain feeling when you go through a lush green forest and come across a waterfall. Powerful water streams that carved out stone to create this spectacular setting for us to enjoy. Though Hawaii is…
Puzzles for w/e Dec 29/31 – Jan 1 2018 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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28 Dec Weather In Cayman
28 Dec Thu 2017 Weather In Cayman Synopsis Not available. See Weather Forecast Top Right of Website Sunshine just makes the day a little better, but it can also cause sunburns. Check the UV Report below to be prepared…
Registration for the 2018 Cayman Islands Marathon is open
Online registration for the 2018 Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay and Kids Fun Run is now open at www.CaymanIslandsMarathon.com. The race will take place on Sunday, 2 December, and Race Director Rhonda Kelly says there is no…
Cayman Islands’ Proud of Them Finalists Bios: Anja Ruth van Genderen and Bradley McLaughlin
Anja Ruth van Genderen, 17, – Bodden Town – Academics Anja excelled academically throughout her high school years at Cayman Prep and High. She started high school in year 8 after completing grade 6 at Montessori by the Sea. Each…
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The Editor speaks: Social media
Former US President Barack Obama said social media platforms can lead people to make snap judgements about complex decisions, “Social media is a really powerful tool for people of common interests to convene and get to know each other and…
Retired cop Derek’s marathons and volcanoes challenge boosts Caribbean reef research project
By Alan Thompson From Leicester Mercury Programme will enable scientists to broadcast live from ocean floor to classrooms across the islands A retired Leicestershire detective living and working in the Caribbean can look back with satisfaction on a challenging year…
