How Caribbean can tackle one of its major health challenges: Non-Communicable Diseases || Join us for Live Event on December 11
By Assel Paju From World Bank Join us as we discuss the economic impact of Non-Communicable Diseases on the Caribbean and what immediate and long- term steps can be taken to protect our economies. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major…
9 Dec Weather in Cayman
Mon 9 December 2024 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Fresh winds along with rough seas are expected over the next 24 hours due to a high-pressure system over the southeastern United States. This high-pressure system is maintaining a tight pressure gradient…
The Cayman Islands at a Crossroads: The Urgent Need for Strengthened Environmental Laws
By Abdul Rafay Afzal The Cayman Islands which is known for their stunning biodiversity and eco-sensitive landscapes are under siege and on the verge of destruction if not taken measurements. The islands are grappling with increasing environmental challenges, surrounded by…
Cayman Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar
The Chamber seeks TED Talk-style presenters for 2025 Economic ForumThe Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce is seeking speakers for three 10-minute,TED Talk-style presentations, to be delivered on January 17 2025 at the KimptonSeafire Resort & Spa. Each talk should address…
Analysis: US Declining in Global Health Rankings
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Americans are falling farther behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to health and life expectancy, a new study shows. Life expectancy in the United States is expected to increase to 79.9 years in…
How to Combat Winter ‘Sunset Anxiety
Dreamstime As the sun sets earlier across the western hemisphere, people are experiencing a condition experts call “sunset anxiety.” Although the term does not describe a true clinical diagnosis, sunset anxiety is associated with a feeling of anxiousness, less energy…
Brain Stimulation Restores Walking After Injury
AFP Scientists say that electrically stimulating a particular region in the brain could help people with injured spinal cords walk more easily, with one patient describing how the technique allowed him to conquer his fear of stairs. The new technique is…
B Vitamins Could Be Key to Parkinson’s Treatment
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax Scientists have discovered that decreased levels of certain B vitamins may be the missing link between the gut and brain that leads to Parkinson’s disease (PD). Specifically, researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of…
Caribbean Airlines Brings the Region Closer with New Service to Guadeloupe
French Ambassador to Trinidad & Tobago, His Excellency Didier Chabert and CEO, Garvin Medera alongside Caribbean Airlines BW 288 crew, Captain Rene Seow and Captain Richard Jacelon at the launch of service to Guadeloupe from Piarco International Airport. Port of…
Cayman: Grand opening of the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre
The Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency and Wellness is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre, set for Tuesday 10 December 2024. “I am very excited to confirm the opening of the facility next week,” explained…
