IDB commends Jamaica on climate change activities
BY: ALECIA SMITH From JIS Story Highlights The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has commended Jamaica on its work to advance activities relating to its climate change agenda. “Jamaica is in a position of leadership. You are way ahead of a lot…
Freezing temperatures increase heart attack risks, scientists think they know why
By: Najja Parker, Atlanta Journal-Constitution From wpxi There are several factors that could increase your heart risk, including a poor diet and obesity. However, the weather may also contribute to that risk, according to a new report. Researchers from Lund University in…
Guyana: Hours after receiving death threats, School of The Nations owner shot
By Wonita Stephens From Guyana Guardian Less than a few hours after a series of threats were made against the popular School of the Nations, a lone gunman cornered its owner Brian O’Toole in front of his Bel Air home,…
The squash blossom conundrum
By Paul McGowan, PS Audio A white table cloth and high prices don’t make food any better than a fancy chassis and gold connectors make a product sound good. Yet, we often have little more to judge quality on than…
Champagne protects the brain from dementia
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Here’s a good reason to make a toast: Researchers have found that a compound in grapes used to make champagne can improve spatial memory. “The results were dramatic,” says Jeremy Spencer, a professor at the…
Puzzles for Jan 31 2019 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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Cayman Islands: Road Closure for Hash House Harriers Cross Island Relay, 3 February
From RCIPS The Cayman Islands Hash House Harriers are hosting their annual Cross Island Relay on Sunday, 3 February from 6:00AM to 10:00AM. The relay will begin in Gun Bay, East End, and travel west along Austin Conolly Drive, Sea…
Woman arrested for Drug Charges during Police Operation on Cayman Brac
From RCIPS Woman Arrested for Drug Charges during Police Operation on Cayman Brac Last Friday, 25 January, police and customs officers on Cayman Brac conducted an operation at a residence on Dantzler Drive following information and complaints from the community…
30 Jan Weather in Cayman
30 Jan Wed 2019 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Moderate to fresh winds along with moderate to rough seas are expected over the Cayman area for next 24 hours in association with a high pressure system over the northeast Gulf of…
