Fossils reveal how bizarre mammal beat extinction
From Phys.org Animals that live on islands are among the most at risk from extinction. A remarkable eighty percent of extinctions occurring since 1500AD have been on islands, with inhabitants facing dangers from climate change, sea level rise, invasive species,…
Jamaica Defence Force introduces youth program during Caribbean Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum
By Marcos Ommati From Diálogo The theme of the Caribbean Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum, which took place in Kingston, Jamaica, was “Enlisted Roles and Responsibilities on Regional Security Concerns.” The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is undergoing changes to get ahead…
Commercial leases – essential questions for a prospective tenant
From Amorys Solicitors A commercial lease can be an extremely onerous contract and expert legal advice is essential from the negotiation stage through to the point of signing the original lease and related documents. We have highlighted below in the…
Renowned four-wheeled movie characters
Here is a brief review of legendary cars, which millions of us have seen in popular movies. For some of them the starring worked as an effective marketing step, as their production and sales grew significantly. The very first DeLorean…
Caribbean urged to fully embrace digital technology
From Jamaica Observer NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — Guyana’s Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes, on Tuesday said that the Caribbean needs to commit to digital developments in the media, warning that telecommunications and digital technology are changing rapidly. Addressing the…
Can Malaysia take the lead?
Freedom United have asked our readers to take their Commonwealth campaign to the next level. Will you help them? From Freedom United: Call on the Malaysian Prime Minister, as the future Chair of the Commonwealth, to support the adoption of…
Study gives first proof that the Earth has a natural thermostat
Paris (SPX)From TerraDaily New data provides the first proof that the Earth has a natural thermostat which enables the planet to recover from extremes of climate change – but the recovery timescales are significant. This work was presented at the…
Cayman Islands Adventists distribute school supplies
The Adventist Church once again demonstrated its commitment to community services with the distribution of 260 backpacks and 45 packets of school supplies to scores of children who turned out for an end-of-summer fun day last Sunday (20 August) at…
Overseas Examinations Commission to invest millions in technology for schools
From Jamaica Gleaner As a mark of the achievement of 130 years of service to the people of Jamaica, The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) has announced its intention to invest $200-million in ICT equipment, inclusive of computers, software, UPS and…
Cayman Islands: Chevening Scholarship applications open
From The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office Applications for the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships now open The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for UK Government scholarships to study in the UK in 2018/2019. Applications for Chevening Scholarships are open until…