Articles surrounding issues relating to Jamaica
Reason #2 -- Gluten and other gut-damaging compounds The topic of gluten is on fire in the media lately... But most people are confused as to whether there's any real health risks with gluten for the average person that doesn't have Celiac disease. The truth is that even if you are not officially "gluten intolerant" … Continue reading Jamaican Food / Recipes : Why Wheat is KILLING you Part 2
Most of us sometimes love to sip on a great brew, something fresh and strong from the mountains of the Blue. Sometime when we sip on our favorite cup of Joe we also love to pair it with a something sweet, a great tasting treat. So today we give you the best of both worlds … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Delicate Coffee Cake
Its been two months since I started school again; time sure does go by quickly. I recently realized that it was ten years ago that I started my Bachelor's degree. Now, I am far outside the scope of my previous plans; but I continue nonetheless by pursuing a Post Graduate diploma. I should have completed … Continue reading Education : Post Graduate in Education – My Journey, Accumulating Certifications
OTTAWA, Canada (CMC) – Canada’s health agency says more than 200 Canadians have been infected by the chikungunya virus that has affected thousands of people in the Caribbean. On Tuesday, Health Canada reported that 201 Canadians have been infected with the mosquito borne virus. Eric Morrissette, a spokesman for Health Canada, said the cases have … Continue reading Over 200 Canadians infected with ChikV – News – JamaicaObserver.com
After not having several face to face Psychology of Teaching and Learning classes, I wasn't about to let these alien assassins in my tummy prevent me from being in class tonight. The pain was distracting, but I managed to drive myself to VTDI very early and take in a crucial lesson. Throughout the class, I … Continue reading Education : Post Graduate in Education – Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Lev Vygotsky and Kolberg
Classes last week were very enlightening and invigorating. I wasn't able to summarize my thoughts, as my illness and its various symptoms climaxed midweek; I was more interested in resting than anything else. My Perspectives in Education class, reviewed the Jamaican Education system and discussed the positives and negatives of each level: that is, early … Continue reading Education: Post Graduate in Education – Perspectives on Jamaican Education System
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — Minister of Health Dr Fenton Ferguson says efforts to clean-up communities and destroy mosquito breeding sites should be ongoing all year round. Ferguson was speaking during today’s clean-up activity in select communities in St Thomas. He said the idea is to demonstrate the Government’s commitment while motivating citizens to take their … Continue reading Jamaica’s Health Minister, Fenton Ferguson, calls for sustained island-wide community clean-up
JAMAICANS ARE willing to try anything to prevent being victims of the debilitating chikungunya virus that is now rocking the nation, and key to that is not being bitten by any mosquitoes. Hence the new craze - mosquito repellent soap. "Mi nuh get the chik thing yet and mi nuh intend fi get it, so … Continue reading Mosquito repellent soap – the new ‘chik-V fighter’
This is what it looks like when I come out of my house in the mornings. Serious attack by Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes during the chikungunya epidemic.
Chikungunya, a virus known for decades in parts of Africa and Asia, is sweeping across the Caribbean, Central and South America. According to the Pan American Health Organization, there have been 118 confirmed deaths to the disease and an estimated 700,000 people who are suspected of being infected with illness. CCTV America’s Michelle Begue reports. … Continue reading Chikungunya virus spreading in South America
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