The UWI part of collaboration to facilitate inter-regional South-South climate risk learning and research
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, December 16, 2019 —The year 2019 once again proved challenging for many communities around the world who are living at the frontlines of climate change. Low-lying island states especially were hit by a number of weather…
Service a way of life for COJO awardees
From Jamaica Observer THIS year, New York-based charity Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) honoured six people and entities for their invaluable support of the organisation and its cause, as it celebrates 25 years. The charity has consistently sought to help…
‘Cayman loophole’ on docket for Chinese cyber giant
By Lin Nguyen From Asia Times The Cayman loophole wouldn’t be so bad if it were well-intentioned. But rather than promote transparent valuation and equitable voting rights for US shareholders in Chinese firms, those who buy a holding company’s DVR (differential voting…
Cayman: Ogier’s top-tier Cayman Trusts Advisory Group praised for “very personalised service” in Legal 500
From Ogier 17/12/2019 Ogier’s contentious and non-contentious trusts and private wealth services in Cayman continue to lead the market with a top tier ranking in the latest Legal 500 guide. The Private Wealth team, which specialises in non-contentious private client…
Eating chili peppers can increase longevity
New Italian research has found that people who eat chili peppers on a regular basis appear to have a lower risk of death than those who avoid the spicy ingredient. Led by researchers from the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention…
Study: Processed foods increase type 2 diabetes risk
From Newsmax Store-bought chicken nuggets, jelly donuts and energy bars may taste delicious. But a large, new study warns that the more of these and other highly processed foods you consume, the greater your risk for type 2 diabetes. Every…
OECS ICT companies connect with global tech leaders at TechBeach Retreat in Jamaica
From OECS-Chamber of Commerce of Martinique Wednesday, December 18, 2019 — Six companies from the Eastern Caribbean participated in the 4th edition of the TechBeach Retreat which took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from December 5-7 2019. The two-day event brought…
Chief Architect: Paris’ Notre Dame may not be safe from ruin
By Sandy Fitzgerald From Newsmax The centuries-old Notre Dame Cathedral may not yet be safe from ruin, despite efforts from architects, the government of France, and the millions of dollars in donations that has come pouring in, Philippe Villeneuve, the…
Nokian Logger King LS-2, your ultimate tire for skidders
Nokian Tyres is the global market leader in forestry tires and produce tires both cut to length and full tree forestry work. The difference is that cut to length the harvester cuts the tree into pieces at the same time…
Puzzles for Dec 18-21 2019 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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