Cayman Islands joins International Infection Prevention Week IIPW: October 14-20 2018
From The Cayman Islands Public Health Department The Health Services Authority joined the world in observing International Control Awareness Week. Annually the third week of October is observed as International Prevention Week. In this week, awareness is raised on the…
How much can you save by switching to vaporization?
By Lisa Aaron Over the past years, smoking has been the primary form in which tobacco has been consumed. The popularity of cigarettes kept growing initially and they eventually became a staple in society. Smoking represented a good character and…
16 Oct Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 Dist
16 Oct Tue 2018 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Tue Oct 16 2018 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. A well-defined low pressure system located near…
Screening, discussion of ‘Rise of the Superstorms’
From Newbury Port News NEWBURYPORT – The Storm Surge group is hosting a screening on Monday of the Nova film “Rise of the Superstorms,” which documents the three monster hurricanes of 2017 – Harvey, Irma and Maria. One after another,…
JAMAICA: Jamaicans urged to make buildings earthquake resistant
By Deandrea Hamilton From Magnetic Media TV Montego Bay, October 13, 2018 – Jamaica – Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Ronald Jackson, is urging Jamaicans to invest in reinforcing structures to withstand a high-magnitude earthquake. …
15 Oct Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 Dist
15 Oct Mon 2018 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Mon Oct 15 2018 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. Showers and thunderstorms associated with a…
10 financial questions for your potential business partner
Whether you’re a seasoned pro of an entrepreneur or you’re just getting your feet wet, having tough conversations about money with a potential business partner up front can save you from world of struggle later. As most entrepreneurs and business…
Living on the frontline: Building resilience
OECS observes International Day for Disaster Reduction 2018 By Josette Edward-Charlemagne Environmental Sustainability Cluster Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Saturday, October 13, 2018 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States joins the global community in observance of International Day for Disaster…
The UWI calls for Caribbean action based on UN IPCC report
From UWI “Caribbean scientists have long held the position that (global temperature rise of) 1.5°C may be the limit of global warming that vulnerable regions such as ours can tolerate.” Professor Michael Taylor, Dean of the Faculty of Science and…
14 Oct Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 Dist.
14 Oct Sun 2018 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Sun Oct 14 2018 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. A broad, low-latitude tropical wave located…