Articles surrounding issues relating to Jamaica
The education system has been hit by 30 per cent absenteeism of staff and students in schools across the six regions because of suspected cases of chikungunya (chik-V), the Ministry of Education has reported. The ministry has released the results of a survey, which revealed that as at yesterday, 3,911 students and 591 teachers had … Continue reading Education: Jamaican Schools coping with chikungunya outbreak
KINGSTON, Jamaica--Friday’s sitting of the Senate ended abruptly, after the President, Senator Floyd Morris, refused to allow the Opposition to debate the current chikungunya health crisis. Senator Morris explained that he had rejected the basis on which Leader of Opposition Business, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, sought his permission to raise the matter of the chikungunya epidemic … Continue reading Chikungunya issue, in Jamaica, causes abrupt end to Senate meeting
Fears of a global Ebola outbreak spread yesterday as French officials sealed off a building with 60 people inside, an Australian nurse was tested for the disease and airplane cleaners went on strike in New York. In France, police imposed a lock-down on a social services centre in a town near Paris after four people … Continue reading Fears of global Ebola outbreak spread across continents – Telegraph
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller has announced the release of additional funds to tackle the outbreak of the Chikungunya Virus. At a press conference on Thursday, Simpson Miller revealed that the Government has approved a further J$350 million to provide resources. She noted that although more money will be allocated, this will … Continue reading Additional funds released in Jamaica to fight Chikungunya outbreak
As cases of the dreaded Chikungunya virus increase throughout the Caribbean, Jamaica continues to grapple with containing the spread of the disease across the island. The virus, which causes high fever and severe joint pain, is spread by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. Thus far, the government's approach has been to ask citizens to be vigilant about ensuring that … Continue reading Jamaicans Are Now So Familiar with Chikungunya Virus They’re Calling It Chik-V
I wrote a review based off my very bad experience with Jamaican shoe store Phillips and Phillips, Forgotten Feet in New Kingston, Jamaica and many other places for that matter, that's what I do, I am a writer. Usually, I highlight some of my encounters in hopes that others may learn to up their A-game and … Continue reading Jamaican Review: Phillips and Phillips, Forgotten Feet manager uses intimidation and bullying tactics after review
I went back a couple months after my first visit and was sorely disappointed when I heard that they no longer served Paninis. Oh, how it broke my heart and my appetite. I had been dreaming and salivating for months about biting into a warm panini. Why Asia's? Why? Chikungunya epidemic in Jamaica Now let's … Continue reading Jamaican Review: Asia’s Cafe in York Pharmacy – Part 2
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Making a Stir Fry is one of the best ways to get all your favorite ingredients into one pot. This tasty Asian inspired dish will definitely get your taste buds excited as it includes great authentic flavors.
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Jamaican Weddings, when planned correctly and all contingencies put in place are typically beautiful affairs. However, sometimes things go so horribly wrong, that though some are unavoidable others you just did not see coming. One thing that many people often pray for on their … Continue reading Jamaican Wedding: Avoiding a Jamaican Wedding disaster
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