You may have seen the movie The Barber Shop, or, maybe you haven’t! But there are very few Caribbean nationals who, upon hearing the words Continue reading
Caribbean Unprepared for Avian Flu
The Caribbean is not fully prepared if the deadly influenza virus breaks out in the region – an occurrence that heath officials say could happen Continue reading
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About Avian Influenza Viruses
Avian (bird) flu is caused by influenza, a virus that occurs naturally among birds. There are different subtypes of these viruses because of changes in Continue reading
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Safer Transport Systems for Jamaican Women
A bus or taxi ride in Jamaica can be very risky. Forget about dark parking lots and lonely, dark stretches of roads, the island’s buses Continue reading
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Five Year HIV/AIDS Response Plan for the Caribbean
The The Pan-Caribbean Regional Partnership on HIV/AIDS, PANCAP, recently unveiled its five-year work programme with six priority areas that will define its approach to tackling Continue reading
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Protected Areas Master Plan Two Years Off Target
Blue Mountains, from the Hollywell National Park taken on Oatley Mountain trail inside the park. Jamaica’s master plan for the management and protection of its Continue reading
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Eastern Jamaica Rivers Threatened by Poisoning and Coffee farming
Killing rivers could kill livelihoods. (Panos) – Illegal river poisoning and run-off from coffee farms seem to be posing a serious threat to the health Continue reading
