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Jamaican Health: Jamaica, The Chikungunya virus FAQ

Jamaica is facing an epidemic, the  Chikungunya virus, like it has never seen before in its history. Contrary to reports, there are thousands of people in Jamaica with the chikungunya virus; not the measly 37 that's been officially report. Our hospitals, medical centers and clinics are filled with ailing people, walking around like patients with … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Jamaica, The Chikungunya virus FAQ

Jamaican Wedding: A Jamaican wedding getaway

By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2010, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Jamaica is one of the most beautiful Caribbean countries, filled with sand, surf and sea and brimming with culture and native beauty. The people are widely described as friendly and engaging and the music is world-renowned. Then, there is the warm Caribbean sun and … Continue reading Jamaican Wedding: A Jamaican wedding getaway

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The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – Genetics and parental influence on a child’s behaviour

I am my mother's child, and my father's as well. The older I get the more I learn and the more stories I hear of my parent's past that makes me go, "OH! I see where I get that from." Like my mother. Not until her golden years, have I realized how much of a … Continue reading The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – Genetics and parental influence on a child’s behaviour

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Jamaican Health: Chikungunya havoc in Jamaica by Delano Seiveright

The end of August is a stressful time for many parents. Getting children ready for the new school year is a daunting task for many: booklists, school bags, uniforms, shoes, the whole nine yards, is an expensive operation, especially so for the people of St Thomas, inarguably one of Jamaica's most underdeveloped parishes and, without … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Chikungunya havoc in Jamaica by Delano Seiveright

Jamaican Review: Phillips and Phillips, Forgotten Feet should most definitely be forgotten

Shoes, the thought of owning them would drive any female's mind into a state of euphoria. Good shoes, designer shoes, sexy shoes, stylish shoes, unique shoes. Wedges, heels, sandals, slippers, boots, flats, booties, clogs, espadrilles, oxfords, platforms, pumps, sneakers etc. Shoes; that one word would bring anxiety to the mind of any man, in regards … Continue reading Jamaican Review: Phillips and Phillips, Forgotten Feet should most definitely be forgotten

Identifying, preventing Chikungunya in your child – All Woman – JamaicaObserver.com

The Chikungunya virus is transmitted to children through mosquito bites. The virus is spread when mosquitoes become infected after feeding on a person already infected, then bites another person. Director of the Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health Dr Marion Bullock-DuCasse is therefore encouraging school administrators to continue efforts of … Continue reading Identifying, preventing Chikungunya in your child – All Woman – JamaicaObserver.com