A transportation, infrastructure and climate priority
President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to build more clean transportation, more renewable energy and more resilient electricity infrastructure — part of a sweeping $2 trillion plan to “Build Back Better.” These are the right proposals for America, at the right time. And…
COVID-19 pandemic swept through the Americas in 2020
PAHO helps countries cope as more than 35 million people are infected and 850,000 die. Washington, D.C., December 30, 2020 (PAHO)— The COVID-19 pandemic swept through every country in the Americas in 2020, infecting more than 35 million people and causing…
Communiqué of the Emergency Meeting of the OECS Authority re eruptions & seismic activity
By Ruby Robinson Commission Services Officer, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States & Alisha Ally Communications Specialist, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Friday, January 1, 2021 — An Emergency Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority was held virtually…
Cayman: Hindsight is 2020
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, 31 December 2020:I liken any government of a nation to the foundation of a house—the weaker the foundation and the more pressure that’s applied, the more the cracks begin to show. And we’ve certainly seen many…
Walking on water
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio A magician can easily walk on water. All one needs is a few inches of the wet stuff and some Plexiglas shoe-lifts. Amazing. Magical. Knowing how the trick is performed ruins the illusion and…
2 Jan Weather in Cayman
Sat 2 Jan 2021 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Small craft advisory is in effect Moderate to fresh southeasterly winds and rough seas will continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours as the pressure gradient remains tight across…
Cayman: CARE Quiz Night is on Wednesday, 6th January !
Come join in the fun and test the gray matter and help raise funds for a worthy cause. Not able to make it on Wednesday, then please help us raise much needed funds by spreading the word about our quiz…
Caymanians offered Internship opportunities in the Financial industry
Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) continues a long-standing partnership with MUFG Investor Services which provides paid internship and apprenticeship opportunities for young Caymanians in the financial services industry. MUFG Investor Services’ Executive Director Lenin Perumalsamy says “It is true…
Cayman Islands reinsurers set up industry group
A group of reinsurance companies located in the Cayman Islands have announced the formation of a new industry group, called the Cayman International Reinsurance Companies Association (CIRCA). The founding members of CIRCA include Aureum Re, Barents Re, CIBC Cayman Reinsurance…
Study: Cancer survivors at higher odds for second cancer
Cancer survivors are at greater risk of developing another cancer and dying from it, a new study finds. These new cancers can result from a genetic predisposition, from treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy used to fight the first cancer,…