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Candy cane crab is a new species from the Caribbean
By Melissa Breyer From TreeHugger A beautiful new species of hermit crab discovered near the island of Bonaire is a helpful reminder of the planet’s endless secrets. In times when science and nature are under assault, it may be helpful…
Cayman Islands Friendly Aedes Aegypti Project firmly on track in West Bay
The public health programme to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which transmit Zika, dengue and chikungunya is firmly on track in West Bay. Recent results from the programme known as the “Friendly Aedes aegypti Project” show the number of wild…
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Communique at the conclusion of a Pancap hosted knowledge synthesis and best practices workshop
The Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV & AIDS, PANCAP, hosted a three–day workshop (November 22 -24) in Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on Knowledge Synthesis and Best Practices for over forty (40) leaders of Civil Society Organizations…
2 babies with leukemia are in remission more than a year after getting treated with gene-edited cells
By Ben Hirschler, Reuters From Business Insider LONDON (Reuters) – Two babies rescued from previously incurable leukemia after receiving infusions of gene-edited immune cells are doing well at home more than a year after initial treatment, scientists said on Wednesday….
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PANCAP Partners with Caribbean Faith leaders for consultation on ending HIV and Aids by 2030
From CARICOM The Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP)and Caribbean Faith Leaders will host a consultation on ending HIV and AIDS by 2030. The consultation takes place on 1-2 February 2017, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago…
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Caribbean sustainable energy forum gets underway on Monday in Bahamas
From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — The fifth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF) gets underway in Nassau, Bahamas, on Monday evening under the theme ‘Future Energy, 2027’. Prime minister of The Bahamas, Perry Christie, will deliver the keynote address…
Scientists built an AI that is smarter than most adults
By Mike Wehner From BGR Computers can already hold a massive amount of instantly-retrievable data in a manner that puts most humans to shame, but getting them to actually display intelligence is an entirely different challenge. A team of researchers…
The National Gallery celebrates maritime culture in the Cayman Islands
The National Gallery Celebrates Maritime Culture in The Cayman Islands The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ (NGCI) latest exhibition series, curated by Natalie Urquhart and sponsored by Butterfield, celebrates Cayman’s maritime identity – past present and future. Seeking to…
The coal rally is cooling off
By Greg Guenthner, The Daily Reckoning From Business Insider In 1979, Jimmy Carter had 32 solar panels installed on the roof of the White House. In 1986, crews removed the panels to complete roof repairs. Reagan never had them reinstalled,…
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UAE launches $50m Caribbean renewables fund
By Kelvin Ross in Abu Dhabi From Power Engineering International The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a $50m fund for renewable energy projects in Caribbean island countries. The package marks one of the largest-ever single investments in the Caribbean’s clean…
