This underwater base could become the ISS of the Ocean
By Kristin Houser From Freethink Proteus would be the world’s biggest underwater base for scientific research. Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau — grandson of famed ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau — has announced plans to build the world’s biggest underwater base for scientific…
OPINION: Assault on decency in Saint Vincent
By Nathan ‘Jolly’ Green. August 18, 2020 So as we fully understand what I am writing about here, we must first understand what decency means. What is the state or quality of being decent? The Cambridge English Dictionary describes decency…
OPINION: Questioning Buccament Bay Resort
By Nathan ‘Jolly’ Green. August 17, 2020 I am questioning Buccament Bay Resort because no one else is. Vincentians think the current deal is great, yet those previously employed there will get nothing, nada. Those farmers and suppliers of fruit…
Stuck with stereo
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Are we stuck with stereo? Wouldn’t multi-channel sound be a step up when it comes to immersing ourselves in music? There are certainly advantages to 4-channel or 5-channel music recordings though rarely is realism…
Mindfulness at the wheel
Efficient driving Although returning to work after the holidays can be difficult, driving to the office is an opportunity to rid yourself of stress Mindfulness is a self-awareness discipline that helps you feel better and contributes to efficient, safe driving The ambient light of the new SEAT…
New guidelines on treating common muscle and joint injuries
From Newsmax People with common muscle and joint injuries should skip opioids and instead reach for over-the-counter pain relievers, new treatment guidelines suggest. The recommendations, from the American College of Physicians and American Academy of Family Medicine (AAFP), cover acute…
Even mild infections from COVID-19 may provide lasting immunity
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax New studies offer hope that those infected with COVID-19 may have immunity after all. Researchers found that protective antibodies and immune cells were indeed present in people months after even mild infections cleared, refuting previous evidence by U.K….
COVID-19 more deadly for people with high blood sugar
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Researchers in China found that people with hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, are twice as likely to die from a coronavirus infection. The researchers published their data in the journal Diabetologia, showing a link between…
Cayman: Local electrical supplier announces rate increase to be deferred
CUC Base Rate Increase Deferred to 2021 due to COVID-19 In accordance with the Rate Cap Adjustment Mechanism (“RCAM”) contained in Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd.(CUC’s) Transmission & Distribution (“T&D”) Licence issued in April 2008, CUC was allowed to increase its…
19 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 3 Dist.
19 Aug Wed 2020 TROPICAL REPORT ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2020 Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W) Tropical Weather Outlook 500 AM PDT Wed Aug…