Cayman: Five men arrested and two charged in relation to drug boat interception
From RCIPS Just after 12:30AM on Monday morning, 26 August, police observed a vessel attempting to be placed on a trailer at the Red Bay Dock, when the officers approached to investigate what was happening, the boat reverse off the…
Google exposed iPhone hacking operation
By Eric Mack From Newsmax Google researchers revealed a hacking operation on iPhones that left users vulnerable for two and a half years, including passwords, messages, emails, and contacts, The Guardian reported. The hacks came from malware installed on phones when…
Hurricane Dorian forces cruise lines to change itineraries
By Johnny Diaz From South Florida Sun Sentinel Hurricane Dorian is disrupting the cruise industry, causing a wave of travel changes for many ships in the Caribbean. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian have all announced itinerary changes: Royal…
Reverend, Soca Artiste and “Father of the Internet Search Engine” among 10 to receive UWI Honorary Degrees
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. August 27, 2019. Ten persons will receive honorary degrees during the 2019 graduation ceremonies at The University of the West Indies (The UWI). The honourees, approved by the University Council, are recognised for making significant contributions to…
How to spot fake Instagram followers
By Chloe Bryan From Mashable It’s Cheat Week at Mashable. Join us as we take a look at how liars, scammers, grifters, and everyday people take advantage of life’s little loopholes in order to get ahead. Ever wonder how someone got so many Instagram followers?…
Effective use of assessment centres in the recruitment and training process
The success stories of most of the MNCs will have some little heroes whose tremendous efforts and calibre essentially worth the company’s growth. So hiring such young talents is always a huge responsibility of the HR practitioners. With many critical…
7 of the best robocall blocking apps and tools for avoiding phone spam
By Haley Henschel From Mashable If there’s one thing people with iPhones and Android phones can agree on, it’s this: Robocalls suck. Personally speaking, robots call me more than my own mother does. A very concerned “Cynthia Arnold” gets in touch every…
Anti-stigma campaign ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia’ marks beginning of World Alzheimer’s Month in the Americas
ADI and PAHO launch ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia campaign’ in the Americas to address stigma and to encourage conversations around dementia Every 3 seconds someone in the world develops dementia Around 10 million people living with dementia live in the…
Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirms the importance of moving towards modern planning with a long-term vision for implementation of the 2030 Agenda
Senior authorities from countries in the region inaugurated today the XVII Meeting of the Regional Council for Planning, which is being held through Friday, August 30, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirmed today the importance…
Hurricane Dorian
Here’s what Hurricane Dorian looks like from the International Space Station By Mike Wehner From BGR Astronauts aboard the International Space Station don’t typically spend their days checking out weather back on Earth, but when a storm as large as…