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Community Events SAT JULY 11 Battle of the Platoons’ Cadet Sports and Family Fun Day The Cayman Islands Cadet Corp invites all cadets to the showdown ‘Battle of the Platoons’ Cadet Sports and Family Fun Day on Saturday (11 Jul)…
Dreadnoughtus dinosaur
Dreadnoughtus dinosaur may lose its heavyweight title, study says By Laura Geggel for LiveScience From Mashable Dreadnoughtus — the immense, long-necked dinosaur recently uncovered in Patagonia — may not be as heavy as scientists once thought, a new study suggests….
Caribbean spiny lobsters create safe havens to avoid disease
By University of Florida From Lab Manager Spiny lobsters practice “behavioral immunity” to create safe havens that prevent them from contracting a lethal disease in the wild, an important finding for the $50 million annual spiny lobster fishery in Florida,…
Cayman Island Tourism stakeholders divided on new pier
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse Cayman Islands tourism stakeholders are choosing sides in a widening debate over the construction of a $150 million cruise ship facility viewed by some as key to the country’s economic future. The debate follows…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events TUE 7 JULY National Gallery Summer Cine Club for Kids National Gallery Summer Cine Club for Kids is back with an all new selection of neat movies to enjoy! Screenings will be every Tuesday afternoon starting at 2:00…
Protecting Cayman Islands’ precious coral reefs
By Mark Rovner From Indiegogo I am in love with the sea. Diving a coral reef is to gain entry to a world of wonders. In 10 years of diving, I’ve had the privilege to watch moray eels and groupers…
Petition to stop Plasma Gasification waste to Energy Plant in Barabdos
Abandon the proposal to build a $700M Plasma Gasification Plant in Barbados. From Heather Cole St. Augustine, FL Having received no information from the Government of Barbados regarding its proposal to develop a Waste to Energy Facility at the Mangrove…
Del. family poisoned in Caribbean in grave condition, governor says
By Cris Barrish, From The News Journal The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands said a Tatnall School administrator and two sons remain in serious to critical condition from pesticide poisoning acquired during a vacation in St. John in March….
CARPHA’s Caribbean Health Research Conference celebrates 60th Diamond Jubilee
From Caricom Today St. George’s, Grenada – The Caribbean region has faced a steady increase in deaths due to injuries and violence resulting in premature deaths, disability, costs to the health service, lost productivity with subsequent effects on the family,…
China’s most poisonous plant may also be deadly for cancer cells, scientists claim
By Stephen Chen From South China Post A deadly herb native to China has been found to contain chemical compounds that may kill cancerous cells more effectively than some currently available medicines, according to a new study. Chinese scientists discovered…