What will it take for fashion to embrace plus-size women?
By Hayley Wilbur From Mashable The only plus-size models shown in any major September fashion mags were in ads. The Huffington Post recently dug through seven September issues of the biggest fashion publications: (Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, Elle, Marie Claire,…
Olwomen story of the week
7 best exercises to lose weight fast you should aware of By Amy Reid From Olwomen If you want to live a healthy life and look smart, exercise should be an integral part of it. Regular exercise enhances the working…
Caribbean women benefit from the Springboard programme
Barnstaple, United Kingdom, PR.com)– Women in the Caribbean are now benefitting from the award-winning development programme from The Springboard Consultancy (SBC), an international training company based in the UK, specialising in addressing women’s development issues. When she was studying for…
More bad news for DuPont: Teflon chemical builds up in breast-fed babies
By Bill Walker, Investigations Editor From ewg.org If you’re a chemical industry spin doctor trying to discredit the scientific evidence on the dangers of a compound that contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, Thursday was a bad day….
Being a new mum
Honest illustrations perfectly describe the struggles of being a new mom By Andrea Romano from Mashable Every new mom has her own personal struggle with motherhood, but there’s nothing like a good laugh to put everything in perspective. Comedian Meghna…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events Grand Court Jurors Report Date Changed The Grand Court jury report date has been changed. Grand Court Jurors who are in the 1 July – 6 October 2015 session, the report date of Monday, 31 August, 2015 has…
A new study finds that 95% of women do not regret their abortions
By Kimberly Truong From Mashable Many anti-abortion activists have based their ideas in the belief that women who have abortions suffer from negative psychological effects and come to regret their decisions. However, according to a recent study from the University…
Olwomen story of the week
15 effective home remedies for sleep disorder By Jenny Smith From Olwomen The moment you lie down and rest your head on the pillow it is automatically signaled on to the brain that now is the time when you are…
Female lawyers less likely to be first chair, study finds
By Gina Passarella, From The Legal Intelligencer Women comprise a disproportionately low percentage of lead trial counsel compared to their representation in the overall legal profession, a study for the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession has…
History is made in Cayman Islands – Rotary welcomes 4 women as presidents
The four local Rotary Clubs recently held their annual Changeover nights to welcome incoming Presidents for the 2015-2016 Rotary year. This is the first time in Cayman Islands Rotary history that all four of these roles will be held by…