Welsh scientists declare bio war on SBV midges [and mosquitoes]
By Andrew Forgrave From Daily Post Welsh scientists aim to deploy biological warfare to counter the threat of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV). Researchers in Aberystwyth and Swansea hope to control midges, which carry the virus, by spraying them with a fungus….
A lesson learned in Grand Cayman
By Mahlon Meyer From Huffington Post Try Grand Cayman. If you don’t like to dive, you may learn something. We did. Our first lesson consisted in island time. Everything is “five minutes.” “How long will it take for the taxi…
Head of Global Anti-Corruption Rating Agency to Open 2014 Conference
Head of Global Anti-Corruption Rating Agency to Open 2014 Conference The fight against corruption cannot succeed unless ethical values are strongly embedded in society’s institutions. Dr. Huguette Labelle, Chair of the Board of Transparency International The head of the organisation…
What new scrutiny of life insurance captives means for advisers
By Darla Mercado From Investment News Regulatory attention means advisers may want to rethink which companies they work with As regulators scrutinize life insurers’ use of “captive” entities — subsidiaries that reinsure blocks of existing business — advisers may need…
Bolt’s secret revealed!
From CitifmOnline Scientists may have found the secret of Usain Bolt’s success – his perfect knees. A study of Jamaican youngsters found those whose legs, and particularly knees, match in size grow up to be the keenest and best sprinters….
British police officer foiled $1million jewellery robbery in the Caymans
By Lizzie Parry From Daily Mail UK British police officer foiled $1million jewellery robbery in the Cayman Islands by ramming his car into getaway vehicle…. on the day he was made an OBE David Baines was meeting a friend when…
Caribbean on receiving end of effects of climate change
By Carrie Gibson/London From Gulf Times For the Caribbean, unpredictable weather and eroding beaches could harm the vital tourism trade. As tens of thousands people suffered through a flooded and powerless Christmas in Britain, 8,000km away unexpected weather was also…
GET Releases First Annual Report
The GET has now adopted the policies and procedures required for effective functioning of the complaints process under the Gender Equality Law. Sheridan Brooks-Hurst, Chairperson, Gender Equity Tribunal The Gender Equality Tribunal (GET) has released its first Annual Report, providing…
USA Today’s 10 Best Caribbean shore excursions in the water [Cayman inc]
By Fran Golden, Special for USA TODAY As you daydream about a Caribbean cruise vacation, there is likely clear-blue sea in the picture. Perhaps you see yourself sitting on a white-sand beach, frozen drink in hand watching the waves. But…
Bravo ends speculation over Gayle’s return
From Caribbean360 NELSON, New Zealand, Friday January 3, 2014, CMC – West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has brushed aside speculation that flamboyant opener Chris Gayle will be back in the side in time for the two T20 matches to end…
