One Sunday evening, I went to Devon House. All of Jamaica was there. A man dressed in an Elmo costume was also there to promote a newly opened party store. Now, were this to have happened in the US, everyone would have been running towards Elmo for hugs and kisses. But we have to appreciate … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: The Sunday evening Devon House tradition
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
Jamaica is now feeling the mild wrath of the Chikungunya Virus. This is the situation, captured aptly by Clovis.
Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary defines micromanagement as "management, especially with excessive control or attention on details". Dictionary.com defines micromanagement as "management or control with excessive attention to minor details". Still can’t decide if your manager is a micromanager, here are some signs. Does your manager resist delegating, immerse themselves in overseeing the projects of others, correct … Continue reading How to tell if Your Boss is a Micromanager
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
ENG: It's been a long time since I have seen you girl. JAM: Gal yuh noh dead yet? ENG: Oh Lord, we have lost electricity again. JAM: Lawd .....current lack aff again. ENG: This meal is not too bad. JAM: Di food can eat. ENG: Where did you buy that awful Bracelet Cindy? JAM: A … Continue reading Jamaican History: More Jamaican Patois Lessons
Cuba joins Ebola fight, sending 165 health workers to West Africa Officials say Cuba is sending 165 health workers to help tackle the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Doctors, nurses and infection control specialists will travel to Sierra Leone in October and stay for six months. The announcement comes as the World Health Organization says … Continue reading Cuba joins Ebola fight, sending 165 health workers to West Africa
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Health Minister Fenton Ferguson has rebuked political opponents for what he says are attempts to create panic with alarmist pronouncements about the chikungunya virus. "I see the last couple of days that there are elements within the Opposition, and more so elements in opposition in eastern Jamaica, trying to use … Continue reading Jamaica’s Health Minister Fenton Ferguson bashes Opposition over chikungunya claims
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) yesterday urged its member countries that have mosquitoes that transmit dengue and chikungunya viruses to step up their vector control programs in advance of a possible increase in infections. The recommendation from PAHO, the World Health Organization's office in the region, comes in advance of the peak transmission season … Continue reading PAHO warns of heightened chikungunya, dengue threats | CIDRAP
The Associated Press Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:53PM EDT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Haiti has received a large shipment of treatment packets to help it deal with an outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus known as chikungunya amid a rainy season expected to result in a surge of new cases in the country, officials said Wednesday. … Continue reading Haiti gets 6 million kits to treat mosquito-borne chikungunya virus | CTV News
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