Reinforcing the concrete structures
Part I: How effective are our reinforcements? What you need to know about steel rebars Amongst the vast numbers of man-made invented composites, the reinforced concrete comprising of cement, water, sand, gravel and steel, perhaps is a composite material that had maximum impact in revolutionizing the quality of life of human being. After curing, the […]
The Rise of Renewables
Divestment is defined as the decision to voluntarily reduce one’s fossil fuel investments. Arguments for divestment have generally focused on the morality of investments, but recently the economic value of divestment has become a main consideration. Internationally, the growth of wind and solar energy generation has made divestment very attractive. Global drive towards divestment and reinvestment […]
Women Sweep Top Prizes at Second PitchIT Caribbean Challenge
Port of Spain – December 7, 2016: Dispelling notions of male domination in the field, five mobile app developers – two each from Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago and the other from Montserrat – took all the top prizes at the PitchIT Caribbean Challenge tech entrepreneurship competition recently concluded in Trinidad & Tobago. Winning entries […]
CARIRI and CANTO Sign MOU
The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) and CANTO signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday 3rd September 2014 to work together to strengthen the region’s ability to develop, promote and commercialise mobile applications. Both institutions have a shared interest in increasing awareness regarding global and regional internet related challenges and governance; the promotion of regional mobile […]
