Statement on Statistics Week 2014 (October 13-17) From Cayman Islands minister
By Hon. Marco Archer, JP, Minister for Finance and Economic Development This week (October 13-17, 2014) is Statistics Week in the Cayman Islands. This is being held in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which is celebrating the region-wide Statistics…
No risk, no reward: The power of risk taking for your career
By Jo Miller From Mashable “If you’re not taking risks in your career,” says Valerie Oswalt, vice president of sales, west area for Mondelēz International, “you might actually be creating more risk for yourself.” For Oswalt, the chance to make…
Trinidad and Tobago launches internet exchange point
From Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Trinidad and Tobago has become the latest Caribbean nation to launch an Internet exchange point (IXP). Called TTIX, the local IXP brings together seven of the country’s Internet service providers (ISPs)….
Why isn’t Silicon Valley doing more to fight Ebola?
From The Daily Beast Witnessing arguably the worst public health crisis of the 21st century, the industry that claims to be changing the world is nowhere to be found. Where have all the tech titans gone? The executives of Silicon…
Research explains why you think you see Jesus in a grilled cheese sandwich
By Stephanie Pappas, Senior Writer for LiveScience From Mashable The man in the moon. Jesus in toast. The Virgin Mary in a grilled cheese sandwich. Faces are everywhere — even when they’re not, strictly speaking, supposed to be. Now, new…
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Outbound Passenger on Cayman Islands domestic flight arrested HM Customs has confirmed that one female outbound passenger destined for Cayman Brac was arrested on suspicion of possession of vegetable matter resembling ganja with intent to supply. On Sunday, 5th October…
Germ-zapping robot fights ebola in Texas
By Patrick Kulp From Mashable A device used to disinfect hospital rooms may prove to be an important tool in combating the spread of Ebola in the United States. Billed by the San Antonio-based company that developed it as a…
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Cayman Islands IS turning focus on renewable energy says Electricity Chief Despite awarding a contract to an electrical provider for another 25 years that uses diesel as its primary source to run its generating plant, Charles Farrington, the Cayman Islands…
How to make your iPhone’s battery last longer
By Lisa Eadicicco From Business Insider Have you ever wondered why your iPhone’s battery is already at 20% even though you just charged it this morning? To say we use our smartphones for everything wouldn’t be an exaggeration. From listening…
Getting passionate about tomatoes
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio I write about high end audio and occasionally high end “other stuff”. Why? Because I am passionate about better things. Better music, better gear, better food. My passion for the better is why I…