Irish scientists work on therapy to halt progress of Parkinson’s disease
By Gareth Morgan From Independent.ie Irish and Australian scientists combined to develop a new therapy which has the potential to stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease. A small molecule known as MCC950 worked to effectively cool the brain of a…
World Vegan Day: Tofu is much more than a quick source of protein, here are its 5 health benefits
By Sanya Panwar From hindustantimes World Vegan Day: Here’s why tofu, made from soybean curds, is a nutrient powerhouse that you need to incorporate in your diet. While meat is a great source of protein, it’s just not an option…
2018 NCVO Telethon
By Georgina Wilcox The Annual NCVO Telethon managed to raise around $120,000 in pledges on Saturday 20th October, just shy of its target of $140,000. This was the 39th Radiothon and the 26th Telethon. It was held at The Prospect…
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Report says the world’s wilderness is vanishing
From WN New research from scientists at the University of Queensland and the Wildlife Conservation Society is calling for urgent international action after their report released on Wednesday revealed just five nations were responsible for 70% of the world’s remaining,…
Invest Turks and Caicos to sit on panel at the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit
#Providenciales, October 31, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – Invest Turks and Caicos (Invest TCI) is pleased to announce the Agency’s participation in the 8TH Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) being held November 8-9th, 2018 at the…
China’s Youon expands into Europe as other bike startups backpedal worldwide
By Rita Liao TechCrunch A little known Chinese bike company is riding into Europe as its peer Ofo has applied the brakes to its global expansion strategy in recent months. Youon, which gets by manufacturing public bikes for city governments…
Sexual assault of US tourists a Caribbean problem, new investigative article reports
By Jodi-Ann Gilpin From Jamaica Gleaner Other Caribbean countries have been listed as areas that pose a threat to American tourists, according to a second investigative piece published by the Free Press, which is part of the USA TODAY Network….
The game is afoot with Justin Trudeau’s delightful Halloween costume
BY SHANNON CONNELLAN From Mashable Justin Trudeau’s family is at it again with another year of delightful Halloween costumes. Canada’s prime minister dressed up as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved character Sherlock Holmes for the spooky holiday, donning the fictional…
Cartoon of the week
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
What’s at stake as EU, Africa, Caribbean, Pacific, negotiate new accord
By Vince Chadwick From devex BRUSSELS — After years of preparation and posturing, negotiations on the new relationship between the European Union and 79 African, Caribbean, and Pacific states are finally underway. The talks come as ACP-EU Partnership Agreement —…
