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Nevisian talent gains int’l spotlight via major productions
Nevis is gaining increasing recognition in the international film industry, with local filmmakers and talent earning festival exposure while major productions continue to use island as a filming location. Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley highlighted the development during his press conference on Tuesday, August 25, pointing to Pan Gyul, a Nevis-based production directed by local […]
NEVLEC team inspects geothermal drill rig
By Vernan George The geothermal energy project in Nevis has moved another step closer to drilling, with a delegation from the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) travelling to Iceland to conduct a final inspection of the drill rig expected to be shipped to the island. Newly-appointed NEVLEC General Manager Nelson Stapleton led the delegation, which […]
El Niño, climate variability and Saharan dust behind drought conditions, meteorologist says
By Staff Reporter El Niño conditions, climate variability and incursions of Saharan dust are among the factors contributing to the dry conditions affecting St. Kitts and Nevis, according to Meteorologist Denel Dixon of the St. Kitts Meteorological Services Office. Speaking during a recent broadcast of the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) programme, From Danger to […]
Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago seek stronger trade and investment ties
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug. 30, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Deborah Thomas-Felix, says the two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have moved beyond previous trade tensions and should now focus on strengthening business ties, investment and access to each other’s markets. Deborah Thomas Felix (Photo: Jamaica Observer) Thomas-Felix said her role includes identifying […]
US Coast Guard transfers 15 migrants to the Bahamas
MIAMI, Aug. 30, CMC – The United States Coast Guard says the crew of its Cutter Winslow Griesser on Friday transferred 15 migrants to the Bahamas, following an interdiction 22 miles east of Miami Beach. The transfer came after a US Customs Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations law enforcement crew interdicted the vessel […]
Bahamas ends contracts of 31 Cuban teachers amid US labour concerns
NASSAU, Bahamas, Aug. 30, CMC – The Bahamas Government will not renew the contracts of 31 Cuban teachers for the new academic year, while the recruitment of Cuban healthcare workers remains suspended amid discussions with the United States over Cuba’s overseas labour programme. The Ministry of Education confirmed that the teachers would not be re-engaged, […]
Trinidad: Plans for multi-million dollar call centre shelved
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug. 30, CMC – The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has shelved a proposed TT$49-million contract for a new call centre system amid concerns about the procurement and approval process. The three-year contract for a Digital First Call Centre Solution had been awarded to Diego Martin-based Humming Bird Holdings […]
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots that can plug in cables, reset servers, and handle other tasks inside its data centers, according to several current and former workers familiar with the projects. The ongoing effort, which has not been previously reported, may eventually allow Meta to operate its rapidly expanding data center footprint with fewer humans, keeping labor costs in check as its spending on AI infrastructure soars.
Meta is using robots and related hardware from several different vendors, including Watney Robotics, Kinova, and ABB, according to the same workers, who asked to remain anonymous because they weren’t authorized to speak to the media. Kinova and ABB declined to comment. Watney didn’t respond to requests for comment.
In one experiment, Meta is evaluating whether a Kinova Gen3 robotic arm could be used for power cycling or cutting off electricity to servers. The company is also testing a different robot to swap networking cables. One Meta data center worker estimates that if it’s successful, the bot could replace up to 80 percent of some people’s workloads. “We thought those of us performing the physical tasks were safe for a while, but not anymore,” says the worker. “It’s coming for us all, unfortunately.”
Man accused of smashing hospital clinic windows
Waikato Hospital staff were left shaken after a man allegedly smashed windows.