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Help’s on the way –Commonwealth to help Caribbean access Climate Change funds
By Ravin Singh From Guyana Chronicle SUPPORT will be offered to Commonwealth Caribbean countries by the 53-member Commonwealth of Nations to assist in the process of accessing United Nations’ (UN) available funds to counter climate change.This was articulated by Commonwealth…
China’s ‘Mosquito Factory’ aims to wipe out Zika, other diseases
From Voice of America GUANGZHOU, CHINA— Every week, scientists in southern China release three million bacteria-infected mosquitoes on a 3 km (two-mile) long island in a bid to wipe out diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and Zika. The scientists…
Caribbean Electric Ray will not be listed as Threatened or Endangered
Notice of 12-month finding on a petition to list the Caribbean Electric Ray as Threatened or Endangered From Ocean Leadership We, NMFS, announce a 12-month finding and listing determination on a petition to list the Caribbean electric ray (Narcine bancroftii)…
Baptist Health South Florida Hospitals again ranked among the region’s best by U.S. News & World Report
Baptist Hospital Ranked Best Hospital in Miami-Dade County MIAMI, FL – August 3, 2016 – Baptist Health South Florida is once again recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being among the best healthcare providers in the region with…
New drug may prevent vaginal, oral transmission of HIV
IANS From The Times of India NEW YORK: Researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of a new anti-HIV drug that has the potential to prevent vaginal and oral transmission of HIV, in pre-clinical animal models. The findings showed that 4′-Ethynyl-2-fluoro-2’deoxyadenosine or EFdA,…
Belize offshore secrecy ill at ease with UK politics and US authorities
By Simon Bowers From The Guardian UK How US tax inspectors fear firms and individuals are using Lord Ashcroft’s bank to hide assets and evade tax It was a stern message David Cameron took with him on his visit to…
Beauty of imperfection
The Beauty of imperfection: Three ottomans that celebrate vulnerability From Core77 Perfection is overrated. In a world of mass production and assembly lines automated down to the smallest rote task, discovering imperfections or mistakes can feel refreshing. It’s those imperfections…
9 signs you’ll never be rich
By Kathleen Elkins From Business Insider woman thinking Shutterstock Contrary to popular belief, “Everyone has the same opportunity to acquire wealth,” says self-made millionaire Steve Siebold. But is wealth in the cards for you? To help you evaluate that, we’ve rounded up…
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Two Caribbean countries included in IDB global cities with intelligent solutions
From Antigua Observer WASHINGTON, Aug 2, CMC –Cities in two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are included in an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) guide of more than 50 examples of cities around the globe that have implemented intelligent solutions Montego Bay…
UN chief concerned about Saudi killing of Yemeni children
From PressTV United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern about the number of fatalities among Yemeni children as a result of Saudi Arabia’s deadly military aggression against the impoverished country. “I still have very strong concerns about the…
