The out of control fire at the Riverton City dump has been aided by strong windy conditions. This unruly phenomenon could be felt from as far as New Kingston. It seems that this directly caused the blaze to increase to five acres of land at the dump site.The fire has caused school closure, an influx of … Continue reading Pictures of Riverton city smoke in Kingston – Part 2
I woke up this morning, March 13, 2015, feeling like I inhaled a room full of smoke. When I finally made it out to the car, I realised, I have probably been inhaling smoke for the last 8 hours while I slept. This is the reality for hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans who are in … Continue reading Jamaicans choking on Riverton city smoke
When I was diagnosed with cancer almost two years ago, at first I was sure, I’m going to die soon. And I ask myself: “How this all happen?” And the answer was very simple: “To much stress and bad diet”. So, I knew right there, that with the doctors help, healthy diet and less stress … Continue reading DIAGNOSIS – CANCER, Death Sentence or just a wake up call
The tongue seeks to be pleasured and only the most exquisite foods will satisfy its demand. When it comes to preparing the most delicate of meals, the chefs in Jamaica are second to none. Jamaican caterers, chefs and cooks are also talented artisans when it comes to creating delicacies. Their main goal is to create meals … Continue reading Jamaican Food / Recipes : The best dishes prepared in Jamaica
The tongue seeks to be pleasured and only the most exquisite foods will satisfy its demand. When it comes to preparing the most delicate of meals, the chefs in Jamaica are second to none. Jamaican caterers, chefs and cooks are also talented artisans when it comes to creating delicacies. Their main goal is to create … Continue reading 25 Meats Cooked and Served in Jamaica
The tongue seeks to be pleasured and the meals prepared in Jamaica achieve this every day. People come from all over the world to sample our lovely pastry, entrees, main course etc. Only the most exquisite foods will satisfy its demand and when it comes to preparing the most delicate of meals, the chefs in … Continue reading Jamaican Food / Recipes : Pastry made in Jamaica
At times, it seems Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes during the chikungunya epidemic are just that big.
WASHINGTON—The good news from West Africa began trickling in last week. The Ebola coordinator at the Guinean Health Ministry said Tuesday in Paris that the numbers of new cases are declining in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. Guinean Health Ministry official Aboubakar Sidiki Diakite said, "The figures are declining because the number of confirmed cases … Continue reading Officials: Number of New Ebola Cases in W. Africa Declining
Really, this is what they think we are doing when we swat at Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes during the chikungunya epidemic.
(From the Desk of the Vector Control Director, Dr Reyaud Rahman) Chikungunya has affected many countries worldwide and has spread like wildfire throughout them. Those most affected have the conditions conducive for this disease to progress and thrive. The types of mosquitoes which spread this disease are abundant in local environments and homes. Our surroundings … Continue reading Chikungunya stages and relapse
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