The Dominica Government says it will not accept same-sex marriages, insisting the island will not follow other countries in doing so, Jamaica’s Observer reports. “I will make it clear that there are some things that this Government will not accept and we will never allow for the state to recognise same-sex marriage in our country. … Continue reading Dominica PM says no to same-sex marriage
This issue is causing great concern in the region and it is important that we all stay informed. The number of chikungunya cases in parts of the Caribbean continued to surge last week, pushing past 170,000 cases, with the first cases confirmed in El Salvador, west of the main outbreak area, and more imported cases … Continue reading Caribbean chikungunya cases top 170,000, while USA sees its first cases
According to Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It can cause high fever, join and muscle pain, and headache. Chikungunya does not often result in death, but the joint pain may last for months or years and may … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Caribbean countries with confirmed cases of Chikungunya virus
via Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean - Yahoo News. SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic (AP) — They suffer searing headaches, a burning fever and so much pain in their joints they can barely walk or use their hands. It's like having a terrible flu combined with an abrupt case of arthritis. Hospitals … Continue reading Painful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean – Chikungunya mosquito virus
Many Jamaicans are demonstrating their disappointment in the government’s recent choice to allow the Chinese to use the Goat Islands as a logistics hub. Allowing China to build this trans-shipment port is another example of the long-standing debate of Economics vs. Environment. Which is more important? Development or preservation? Is there a way to resolve … Continue reading The Problem with Goat Islands
Athletics - Medal count Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 9 13 7 29 2 Russian Federation 8 4 6 18 3 Jamaica 4 4 4 12 4 Great Britain 4 1 1 6 5 Ethiopia 3 1 3 7 6 Kenya 2 3 4 9 7 Germany 1 4 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Athletics Medal Count as at August 11, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 42 29 29 100 2 People's Republic of China 38 26 21 85 3 Great Britain 28 15 18 61 4 Russian Federation 21 25 32 78 5 Republic of Korea 13 7 7 27 6 Germany 11 19 14 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 11, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 41 26 27 94 2 People's Republic of China 37 25 19 81 3 Great Britain 25 15 17 57 4 Russian Federation 15 21 27 63 5 Republic of Korea 13 7 7 27 6 Germany 10 18 14 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 10, 2012
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe After a superb performance by Jamaica in the 200m men's final, thy are now in second place behind USA in the Athletics medal count on day seven. Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Warren Weir secured Jamaica's third gold, third silver and third bronze … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Jamaica second in Athletics medal count on day seven
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 39 25 26 90 2 People's Republic of China 37 24 19 80 3 Great Britain 25 13 14 52 4 Russian Federation 12 21 23 56 5 Republic of Korea 12 7 6 25 6 Germany 10 16 11 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 9, 2012
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