Caribbean Gender Experts say fostering gender equality and women’s rights is indispensable for the region’s sustainable development
ECLAC – CARIBBEAN Fifty-seventh meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded in Santiago, Chile, with a reinforced commitment to address persistent obstacles faced by women in order to achieve…
YouTube videos on plastic surgery spreading misinformation, claims study
From DNA India In the first study to evaluate YouTube videos on facial plastic surgery procedures, scientists have found that most are misleading marketing campaigns posted by non-qualified medical professionals. The millions of people who turn to YouTube as a source…
Caribbean health agency: Zika risk ‘low’
By Gay Nagle Myers From Travel Weekly The risk of contacting the Zika virus in the Caribbean region now is “low,” according to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (Carpha). Following a review of data over the past 30 months, Carpha…
Gadget of the week
Logitech’s vertical mouse could save your wrist By Devindra Hardawar From engadget The MX Vertical is the company’s most ergonomic mouse yet. There’s a good chance you’re holding your mouse wrong. Maybe you’re gripping it too hard, or your hand…
Simone Biles makes gymnastics history in leotard ‘for the survivors
BY SHANNON CONNELLAN From Mashable Olympic champion Simone Biles just made gymnastics history wearing a leotard that honors survivors of sexual abuse. The 21-year-old athlete donned a teal leotard she designed herself on Sunday, winning her fifth title at the…
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21 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report
21Aug Tue 2018 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Tue Aug 21 2018 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next…
Cayman Islands’ new National Dress Code Policy for 2018 School Year
In consultation with the Education Council, the Ministry of Education revised the National Dress Code Policy for all Government Schools. This policy takes effect the first day of September 2018. Students must also dress in accordance with their specific school’s…
Cayman Islands police officers seize 26 game birds during search of Windsor Park address
From RCIPS This past Wednesday, 15 August, George Town Community Officers and officers from the DoA Animal and Welfare Unit, acting on complaints received from the community, obtained and executed a search warrant under the Animal Law at an address…
Cayman Islands fulfill dream of first Olympic House
By Daniel Etchells From Inside the Games The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee (CIOC) has opened its first Olympic House in the Cayman Business Park in George Town. Panam Sports contributed a total of $400,000 (£314,000/€349,000) – comprised of $200,000 (£157,000/€175,000)…