ST THOMAS, Jamaica — Minister of Health Dr Fenton Ferguson says efforts to clean-up communities and destroy mosquito breeding sites should be ongoing all year round. Ferguson was speaking during today’s clean-up activity in select communities in St Thomas. He said the idea is to demonstrate the Government’s commitment while motivating citizens to take their … Continue reading Jamaica’s Health Minister, Fenton Ferguson, calls for sustained island-wide community clean-up
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Mosquito repellent soap – the new ‘chik-V fighter’
JAMAICANS ARE willing to try anything to prevent being victims of the debilitating chikungunya virus that is now rocking the nation, and key to that is not being bitten by any mosquitoes. Hence the new craze - mosquito repellent soap. "Mi nuh get the chik thing yet and mi nuh intend fi get it, so … Continue reading Mosquito repellent soap – the new ‘chik-V fighter’
Mosquito and Chikungunya cartoon, humor
This is what it looks like when I come out of my house in the mornings. Serious attack by Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes during the chikungunya epidemic.
Chikungunya issue, in Jamaica, causes abrupt end to Senate meeting
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
Additional funds released in Jamaica to fight Chikungunya outbreak
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
Jamaicans Are Now So Familiar with Chikungunya Virus They’re Calling It Chik-V
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
Jamaican Review: Phillips and Phillips, Forgotten Feet manager uses intimidation and bullying tactics after review
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
Jamaican History: More Jamaican Patois lessons 2
ENG: You are not attractive PAT: no sah, yuh ugli ehh
Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry
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.
Jamaican Wedding: Avoiding a Jamaican Wedding disaster
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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