IOC statement on today’s announcement by the US government
06 Dec 2021 – The presence of government officials and diplomats is a purely political decision for each government, which the IOC in its political neutrality fully respects. At the same time, this announcement also makes clear that the Olympic Games…
Learning losses from COVID-19 could cost this generation of students close to $17 trillion in lifetime earnings
World Bank-UNESCO-UNICEF report lays out the magnitude of the education crisis WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 6, 2021—This generation of students now risks losing $17 trillion in lifetime earnings in present value, or about 14 percent of today’s global GDP, as a result…
Cayman: GAB’s Cayman Gallery hosts Miss Lassie Touring Exhibition
Grand Cayman, 6 December 2021 – Staff and visitors to the Government Administration Building in George Town are in for a rare treat from now until the first week of the New Year. Nineteen paintings of national significance are on display…
Cayman: Five persons arrested following West Bay Operation
From RCIPS On Friday morning, 3 December, RCIPS officers in West Bay conducted searches at two addresses in the vicinity of West Church Street, under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Upon the arrival of officers at the first address, two…
Cayman: Landfill Fire Extinguished, Crews Remain on Scene
Grand Cayman, 06 December 2021 (GIS)– Fire crews and equipment remain on site at the George Town Landfill, after extinguishing a fire early this morning. The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) was dispatched to the scene at 10.20 p.m. shortly before…
Cayman: COVID-19 Update – Monday 6 December, 127 NEW Positives
Grand Cayman – At 8 a.m. on Monday, 6 December Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported that 1,777 PCR tests had been conducted since 8 a.m. on Friday, 3 December. The Public Health Department reported 127 positive results from these tests, with…
Cayman: DEH urges safe disposal of batteries
Grand Cayman, December 6, 2021 – The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is encouraging the public to safely dispose of used batteries in the light of the recent fire at the George Town landfill on Sunday night (5/12/21). “All batteries should…
Trump-linked stocks get a boost after Social Media Venture raises $1B
Shares of a clutch of companies linked to former U.S President Donald Trump rose in premarket trading on Monday, after his new social media venture said it had raised nearly $1 billion from a group of unidentified investors. Digital World…
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles receives Antigua and Barbuda’s Governor-General’s highest honour
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Monday, 6 December, 2021—At an investiture ceremony held on December 4, 2021, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, conferred the Governor General’s Faithful and Meritorious Award’s highest honour, the Cross and…
Vaping tips for beginners
If you are just starting with vaping, chances are you feel overwhelmed and confused about everything concerning vaping. Worry not; in this article today, we give you vaping tips that will have you vaping like a pro in no time….