Reblogged Health officials are reporting that for the first time, U.S. mosquitos are spreading a virus that has been tearing through the Caribbean. Two people in Florida have domestically acquired chikungunya infections, officials said. In both cases, they said, a person infected with the virus after visiting the Caribbean was then bitten again by an … Continue reading U.S. mosquitos spreading Chikungunya, the excruciatingly painful disease that tore through the Caribbean
Reblogged from DAVIDMcFADDEN Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) – A severe drought is intensifying in Jamaica with water supply systems already well below normal, the Caribbean country’s environment minister said Sunday night In a national address, Robert Pickersgill told Jamaicans the government is trucking water to hard-hit farming districts where parched conditions have withered crops. … Continue reading Official Says Jamaica’s Drought Is Intensifying
Reblogged KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica may be facing its first case of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. The Ministry of Health announced in a release today that a suspected imported case of the chikungunya virus has been detected through its “heightened surveillance system”. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kevin Harvey says the case is of an individual … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Jamaica has first suspected Chikungunya virus case
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
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Jamaican Barbecued Chicken is sure a tantalising recipe option. This meal can be prepared easily and for any occasion. Jamaicans really know how to throw down and Jamaican Barbecued Chickenis just one of the fabulous menu options you can enjoy at home, at a restaurant or a party. … Continue reading Jamaican Food / Recipes: Finger licking good, Jamaican Barbecued Chicken
Jamaicans are surely in for a treat once the new traffic fines are implemented. many are eager to see whether these new fines will curb the dangerous driving habits of Jamaican drivers. via Jamaica Gleaner Fines under the new Road Traffic Act Offence Proposed Current fine Driving or using motor vehicle without valid certificate of … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: Traffic fine hike – Speeding ticket charges may race by up to 300%
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
I can breathe again, with bated breath I roll the dice; again.- Poetess Denise Fyffe Copyright © 2014, Denise N. Fyffe
My eyes are wide open when I jump into the deep, I have no misconceptions of landing on my feet; Though I may drown, the thrill is worth the risk I'll pocket this moment and in my old age look back, smile and remember the thrill of it. My eyes are wide open when I … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Taking risks
Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone I came up with one thing And I don't believe I'm wrong That nobody, But nobody Can make it out here alone. Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here … Continue reading Alone by Maya Angelou
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