Environment

Dr. Stuart Weiss: COVID-19 Update Friday 21-August-2020

August 21, 2020 Today's topics: College Campuses

Archive·Aug 22

22 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 T.S, 1 Dist

Humidity: 68% (DOWN from yesterday) UV: 13.8 EXTREME (UP from yesterday) Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 79° to 91°F. Yesterday: H 85.6°F L 73.

Archive·Aug 22

Making the most of marine resources in the OECS

Friday, August 21, 2020 — The OECS Blue Economy Webinar Series continues on Wednesday August 26 at 10:00 a.m. with a webinar entitled Many People One Sea: Making our Ocean Space more user friendly.

Archive·Aug 21

Tropical Storm Laura shatters record, sets course toward US

Laura is the ninth storm to set a new early benchmark this season, beating the previous "L-storm" record held by Luis, which formed on Aug. 29, 1995.

Archive·Aug 21

21 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 2 T.D, 1 Dist

Humidity: 82% (UP from yesterday) UV: 13.7 EXTREME (DOWN from yesterday) Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 79° to 89°F. Yesterday: H 88.7°F L 77.

Archive·Aug 21

20 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 T.D, 2 Dist.

Humidity: 81% (UP from yesterday) UV: 14.0 EXTREME (UP from yesterday) Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 72° to 93°F. Yesterday: H 93.2°F L 81.

Archive·Aug 20

This underwater base could become the ISS of the Ocean

By Kristin Houser From Freethink

Archive·Aug 19

19 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 3 Dist.

Humidity: 67% (DOWN from yesterday) UV: 13.1 EXTREME (UP from yesterday) Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 81° to 93°F. Yesterday: H 91.8°F L 79.

Archive·Aug 19

Two areas to watch in the Atlantic for the formation of a Tropical Depression or Storm

There are two areas to watch for possible tropical development this week.

Archive·Aug 18

Roll-out of Incentivised Collection System for Replast OECS Project imminent

By Barbara Jacobs Small PR representative for the RePLAST-OECS Pilot Plastic Recycling Project

Archive·Aug 18

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Regional

Church-Led Eye Surgery Drive Restored Sight for 3,000 Patients in Trinidad and Tobago

Most of the procedures were described as minimally invasive, which meant patients improved quickly and many were discharged soon after treatment. That speed was important in a high-volume setting, where the aim was to treat as many people as possible within the 12-day window. Alexander Isaac, health ministries director for the Caribbean Union Conference, said the church saw health work as part of its wider mission. “Healthcare ministry remains one of the most effective ways for the church to engage communities and reveal Christ’s love in practical ways,” he said. “As we care for people physically, we also create opportunities to minister to spiritual needs.”

Jul 30

Regional

Barbados Gives Sir Garfield Sobers Final Farewell at State Funeral

Sir Garfield St Auburn Sobers, one of the greatest cricketers in Caribbean history, was laid to rest on Wednesday at a state funeral in Barbados. Hundreds lined the streets as the procession passed through the island under overcast skies and intermittent showers. Thousands more gathered at Kensington Oval, where the main service of thanksgiving was held, before the casket was taken to Coral Ridge for burial in an area set aside for other icons and legends.

Jul 30

Business

UK fraud review and AML updates could affect Cayman firms with UK links

New UK proposals on fraud enforcement and anti-money laundering could have implications for Cayman businesses with UK operations, directors or customers.

Jul 29

Business

Cayman Insurance Sector Adds Six New International Licences in Q2 2026

The industry added billions in assets and premiums while attracting new international insurance business.

Jul 29

Environment

Deep-Sea Mission Off Trinidad and Tobago Hints at New Octopus Species

Scientists collected the possible new octopus during work carried out from the research vessel while they explored Trinidad and Tobago's deep waters. The team said the specimen still needed careful study before anyone could confirm it as a new species and formally name it. That work would include examining the animal's anatomy and DNA. The discovery came during a mission described by the team as an opportunity to explore a poorly studied region. The researchers said each dive could add new information about the seafloor. The expedition added to evidence that much of the country’s deep water had not been surveyed in detail.

Jul 29