Waterproof or water-resistant: Is there a difference?
When we are buying smartphones and wearable technology today, we are constantly bombarded with messages and claims that they can be used while swimming, in the rain, under water and so on. Of course, we don’t want our newest gadget…
Creativity #lockdown2020
Gordon Solomon – Creativity #lockdown2020 GORDON SOLOMON APRIL 2020 NEWSLETTER Based on my research at the Cayman Islands National Archives the stories of the Cimboco were revealed. This painting reflects one story: On May 1942 when a United Fruit Company ship was torpedoed…
US: Newly revealed texts show Strzok, page altered Flynn interview notes
By David A. Patten From Newsmax Yet another bombshell development emerged Thursday in the case of former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn: the release of additional exculpatory evidence FBI officials had withheld from the courts and the defense for…
Cayman: Ombudsman office services continue through COVID-19 response
Although the Office of the Ombudsman closed its Anderson Square office to the public on 16 March to help prevent the spread of COVID 19, our services have continued uninterrupted. The office has continued to be fully operational with employees…
Cayman improves COVID testing resilience
From The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office Cayman’s ability to sustain significant COVID 19 testing was given a boost over the last two days with the arrival of 52,000 swabs which are used to collect samples. A further 100,000 swabs are…
Mental illness is epidemic during social isolation
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Social isolation and loneliness are linked to both the worsening of cardiovascular disease and mental health issues, according to studies. These health issues tend to get worse the more we are alone, say experts, who…
#PRAYCAYMAN
A call to prayer & fasting commences Thu (30) Thank you for joining us for #PrayCayman! Every 30 minutes, a prayer leader will log on and lead us through our prayer points. We encourage you to pray along with us…
Nevis Teacher reads bedtime stories to grade two students using mobile phone!
By Sisera Simon Head, Education Development Management Unit, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, OECS Thursday, April 30, 2020 — As early grade teachers across the OECS find ways to connect and support their students – one teacher in Nevis has actively…
Could COVID-19 trigger a bigger ‘Brain Drain’ of Caribbean nurses?
By R.D. Miller After this unprecedented COVID-19 health crisis, what will be the job satisfaction rate of these facilities, healthcare systems, and nurses scorecards across the Caribbean? Each year, hundreds of young people receive nurses’ degrees and critical medical assistant…
CARPHA collaborates with The University of Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen health education and research in the Caribbean
Thursday, April 30, 2020 — Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — The need to enhance national capacities to deliver public health goods and services to address new and emerging public health priorities in the Caribbean is paramount. On-going teaching, training and collaboration are…