OPINION: Simon Bolivar and chemical weapons
From Jolly Green ALBA or ALBA-TCP, formally the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America is an intergovernmental organization based on the idea of the social, political and economic integration of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean….
The Editor Speaks: Missing: Yellow lines! Missing: Road sweeper! [UPDATE- sweeper found, missing white lines]
Have you noticed the missing yellow lines along our roads? I have to admit I hadn’t until it was brought to my attention by one of our readers. This is what he wrote to The NRA: Dear Mr Parchment I…
Social movements and other allies from the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe condemn the political persecution and threat of imprisonment against Lula
TO: Brazilian Government Brazilian Politics Society and Economy From Friends of the MST Social movements and other allies from the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe condemn the political persecution and threat of imprisonment against Lula, the leading candidate…
Jamaican goalkeeper Blake keeps European dream alive
From CONCACAF KINGSTON, Jamaica – The outstanding Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake is clinging to his dream of taking his heroics to the glossy stages of European football. The 27-year-old, who distinguished himself and was duly adjudged the top custodian at…
Caribbean Market Overview – 2018 Q1
From CIBC FirstCaribbean CIBC World Markets Inc. Caribbean Economic Overview Summary: In the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook issue of January 2018, it points to a significant y/y acceleration in world economic expansion during 2017, as 120 economies experienced some…
The Editor Speaks: The Good, the Bad, and DST
We have two articles published today giving opposite opinions on Daylight Savings Time (DST). Last Sunday at 2am USA put their clocks forward one hour. In the UK you have to wait for 1am and 25th March. Now that is…
Melioidosis in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
By Javier I. Sanchez-Villamil and Alfredo G. Torres Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA; [email protected] Department of Pathology, Sealy Center for Vaccine Development, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA…
The Editor Speaks: Regulations and more regulations
In the Cayman Islands we were once blessed with common sense regulations that were easy to understand and were pivotal to being blessed with charities. We rely heavily upon them and without their existence the welfare of our poor and…
TripAdvisor names Cayman Islands’ Seven Mile Beach 5 in the world
By Kristina Tyler From Alive For Football And an idyllic beach in Scotland came in second place – just behind Bournemouth beach in Dorset. Clearwater Beach was the only USA entry on the world list this year. Grace Bay in…
Important muscles for Winter Olympics
The most important muscles for different Winter Olympic sports By Dina Spector From Business Insider The athletes in Pyeongchang rely on different muscle groups. Curlers depend on strong upper body muscles. Alpine skiers require strong hip muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, and…