following Penny Challenge incident
By Theodore Bunker From Newsmax Amazon has issued an update for devices that use its Alexa voice assistant technology after one of their Echo devices suggested a child perform the “penny challenge,” involving placing a coin on an exposed plug….
Cayman: Cabinet Approves Ministry Grants to Non-Profit Community Organisations
On 23 December 2021, in the spirit of the holiday season, the Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development distributed extraordinary grants to non-profit organisations (NPOs) that serve the community in the social development space. Upon announcing the grants, the…
New Year’s Message 2022 from the IOC President, Thomas Bach
31 Dec 2021 – Dear Olympic friends, 2021 – what a year it was. At the end of this Olympic year, we can look back with great pride, because with regard to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, we can say: we…
7 ways to remedy that New Year’s hangover
By Lynn AllisonFrom Newsmax New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, and many Americans are all too ready to bid adieu to 2021. But if your holiday celebration leads to imbibing a bit too much alcohol, there are steps you can…
31 Dec Weather in Cayman
Fri Dec 31 2021 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS A high pressure system centered just north of the Bahamas will continue to support light to moderate easterly winds and seas across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours. Satellite images…
Cayman: COVID-19 Update – Thursday, 30 December 2021, 68 NEW Positives, 1 NEW Death
Grand Cayman – There has been a 12th death from COVID-19 Public Health officials noted today (Thursday 30 December 2021). In addition Chief Medical Officer (Interim) Dr. Autilia Newton reported 68 new cases of COVID-19, all from the community on Thursday, 30 December….
Cayman: Liquor Licensing Board Extends Bar and Nightclub Hours on Fridays Only
With effect from Friday, 31 December 2021 (New Year’s Eve) liquor licence holders in the category of retail bars are permitted to open until 2 a.m. on Friday nights only, with liquor sales ceasing at 1.50 a.m. Also only on…
The Christmas Broadcast 2021 by Her Majesty The Queen
“And for me and my family, even with one familiar laugh missing this year, there will be joy in Christmas, as we have the chance to reminisce, and see anew the wonder of the festive season through the eyes of…
Jamaica: 2021 Christmas Day Message by the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Christmas is the most anticipated time of the year. It’s our Jamaican tradition to clean up, spruce up, and decorate our homes and communities, sometimes with a fresh coat of paint and some pepper light. There is an increased buzz…
Jamaica: Clinical Management Summary for Wednesday, December 29, 2021
From JIS NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 365 93,591 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 202 53,231 Males 263 40,357 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 4 months to 88 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES …