Latin America and Caribbean countries seek regional solutions to air pollution and short-lived climate pollutants
B y CCAC secretariat, INECC Experts from 12 countries in the region came together to strengthen cooperation on efforts to address short-lived climate pollutants Countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean region have made significant progress in reducing short-lived…
India state records 36,749 lightning strikes in 13 hours
From BBC The southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh recorded 36,749 lightning strikes in just a 13-hour period on Tuesday, officials say. The number is unusually high and the result of “extreme weather patterns”, according to the state disaster management…
26 Apr Weather in Cayman
26 Apr Thu 2018 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Not available. See Weather Forecast Top Right of Website. Sunshine just makes the day a little better, but it can also cause sunburns. Check the UV Report below to be prepared…
Climate change may scuttle Caribbean’s post-hurricane plans for renewables
By Masaō Ashtine From Renewable Energy World Puerto Rico lost electricity again on April 18, seven months after Hurricane Maria first knocked out the island’s power grid. For people in some remote rural areas, the blackout was more of the same. Their power…
Caribbean girls ‘hacking’ for a safer future
PR, Over 800 girls across five Caribbean countries: Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and St Vincent and the Grenadines, will come together for an immersive experience in technology in celebration of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Girls in ICT…
How big data drives Tesla
By Albert Ahdoot from Colcation America Thirteen years ago Elon Musk and a group of engineers formed a car company in Silicon Valley with one simple goal, “to prove that electric cars could be better than gasoline-powered cars.” Since then,…
CCCA celebrates 6th annual Student Awards & Showcase
From Rowan University The College of Communication & Creative Arts held its 6th annual Student Awards & Showcase program April 21, an event honoring standout graduating students, returning students who received college-based scholarships and exceptional work produced throughout the year….
Caribbean countries could benefit from new IMF initiative
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is adapting its framework for providing support to Caribbean and other low income countries (LICs) amid rising vulnerabilities. The Washington-based financial institution in a statement…
25 Apr Weather in Cayman
25 Apr Wed 2018 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Not available. See Weather Forecast Top Right of Website. Sunshine just makes the day a little better, but it can also cause sunburns. Check the UV Report below to be prepared…
Shark sighting! Mark it down. Sharkloggers get to know Cayman Islands’ sharks to help protect them
Dive operators assist Shark Conservation Cayman, a local and international initiative to understand and protect local shark population Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (April 23, 2018) – As they roam the reefs in their natural habitat, the resident sharks of the…