If factory farm conditions are unhealthy for animals, they’re bad for people too
By Tia Schwab Source: Independent Media Institute and Stone Pier Press Lack of governmental oversight of factory farms has created a public health crisis of antibiotic-resistance diseases in people. In 2014, the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, commissioned by the UK…
A debt-free TCI is on the horizon
From Turks & Caicos Weekly News By Delana Isles IN JUST one year, the Turks and Caicos Islands could be debt free, that is, if the Government pays off the entire $3.75 million that is owed on the debt portfolio. Premier…
Kazakhstan holds day of mourning for Almaty plane crash victims
From The Guardian UK Country honours 12 people killed when Bek Air flight crashed shortly after takeoff Agence France-Presse in Almaty Kazakhstan has observed a national day of mourning for the 12 people killed when an airliner crashed into a house…
Rush-hour car bomb kills dozens in Somali capital
From BBC At least 76 people are reported to have been killed by a car bomb during morning rush hour in Somalia’s capital. The blast took place at a checkpoint at a busy intersection in Mogadishu. Dr Mohamed Yusuf, director…
The Queen’s Christmas message 2019: In full
From BBC The Queen, in her annual speech, has said “small steps” and not giant leaps bring about the most lasting change. She also acknowledged that 2019 had been“quite bumpy”. Her message comes after a year of intense political debate…
US: Trump Presidential Message on Christmas
Issued on: December 25, 2019 Melania and I send our warmest greetings to those celebrating Christmas in the United States and around the world. During this joyous time of year, we join a grateful Nation in thanking God for His abundant…
The type of exercise effective battling prediabetes
From Newswatch If you’ve been told that your blood glucose is higher than normal and that you have prediabetes, your doctor is likely to first suggest lifestyle steps to stop it from progressing to diabetes. The steps that can have…
Cayman: YMCA family climbs
The Christmas holidays just got a little more fun for families! For those looking for some adventure this Christmas and a way to stay active, Christmas Climbs are the perfect group activity. For $25 (Youth) or $35 (Adults), the YMCA…
Cayman: CIIPA spreads holiday cheer at Sir John A. Cumber Primary
The Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (CIIPA) donates more than 500 gifts for students at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School. The need was identified by Principal Jovanna Wright who said the students were ecstatic to receive the gifts…
Cayman: MBE for Charles Clifford
From Cayman Islands Governor’s Office New Year’s Honours List 2020 Director of Customs and Border Control, Charles Clifford, has been appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year’s Honours List. The…