Paul’s Post : AI
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Paul McGowan When a new technology comes around, especially one we struggle to understand, there’s always a bit of hand wringing and doom predicting. How many of us remember the introduction of the compact…
20230912 Insurance Onslaught
The onslaught on the insurance brokerage industry continues as several insurers are set to reduce their commissions to brokers on binder arrangements or all commissions that these brokers have received for many many years. Brokers are a major source…
Ancient Roots: A promising new project to organize Humanity’s Universal Heritage
An international group of researchers and data scientists are creating a comprehensive database of the world’s archaeological knowledge—and changing our understanding of humans’ prehistoric heritage. BYLINE: Eric Laursen AUTHOR BIO: Eric Laursen is an independent journalist, historian, and activist. He…
Chile needs a Communist Party, an interview with Lautaro Carmona, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Chile
By Taroa Zúñiga Silva and Vijay Prasha This article was produced by Globetrotter. Author Bio: Taroa Zúñiga Silva is a writing fellow and the Spanish media coordinator for Globetrotter. She is the co-editor with Giordana García Sojo of Venezuela, Vórtice de la Guerra del Siglo…
BARBADOS: SINGAPORE OF THE CARIBBEAN, 30 YEARS LATER – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (AUGUST 20, 2023)
“Only give heed to yourself and keep your soul diligently, so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them…
Commentary in the wake of the historic local government elections in Trinidad and Tobago
By Dr Neil Gosine UNC on the rise! The local government election was keenly contested but we can see that Kamla Persad -Bissessar popularity is on the rise and this can be seen clearly by the United National Congress (UNC)…
Windies Cricket: Will everything be alright? – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (AUGUST 6, 2023)
Dr. Basil Springer GCM “However, ruined and devastated things may appear to be, God can rebuild, restore and renew.” – Isaiah 61:4 Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley recently inspired hope and excitement across the region for the revival of…
Cayman public encouraged to give feedback on draft Sexual Harassment Bill
Tuesday, 8 August 2023 – The Cayman Islands Government will be holding a Town Hall, as well as several District Meetings, over the next 4 weeks to discuss the proposed Sexual Harassment Bill, 2023. In March of this year, a White Paper…
Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories
Credit Line: from the Inter Press Service / Globetrotter News Service Headlines A Shot in the Arm Can Prevent Cervical Cancer Listen to your body, and if there is anything strange happening, do not ignore it,is the advice of 57-year-old Afshan Bhurgri, a cancer…
Cayman MP Joey Hew – Deputy Opposition Leader – On the Future of Our Cruise Industry
Joey Hew, MLA, Dep. Leader Opposition We have all seen the headlines announcing the decline of our cruise business, with one newspaper noting that Cayman’s cruise sector must sink or swim in the new dynamic. It has been curious to…