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Transgender man in Ecuador makes history with pregnancy
By AP From The New Indian Express BOGOTA: A couple in Ecuador is making history with a unique pregnancy: The father-to-be is carrying the baby of his transgender partner. Fernando Machado and Diane Rodriguez announced their pregnancy, believed to be…
Latin America, Caribbean health care faced challenges, progress in 2015: PAHO
By Rachel Cruz From Latinos Health MILL VALLEY, CA – JANUARY 26: In this photo illustration, vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy on January 26, 2015 in Mill Valley, California….
Puerto Rico reports first case of Zika virus, spread by mosquitoes
From Reuters Puerto Rico has reported its first case of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading across South America and the Caribbean and has been linked by Brazilian authorities to a serious birth defect, a U.S. Congressman said…
Assessment of damages In Lasco-Pfizer Suit pushed back to July
By Barbara Gayle From Jamaica Gleaner Lasco Distributors Limited has claimed that it suffered US$300 million in damages when it was barred by a court order from distributing the drug Amlodipine (Norvase) which is used to treat high blood pressure. Last…
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Government Offices Close Half-Day for Holidays All non-essential government offices will close at 12.30 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Thursday 24th December 2015) and New Year’s Eve (Thursday 31st December). The first day back to work after the Christmas closure…
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Paris agreement to shape Cayman’s climate change policies
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 21st Conference of the Parties, which took place in Paris this month, resulted in a historic treaty – ‘the Paris Agreement’ – between 195 nations to combat climate change and unleash actions…
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Another petition to stop cruelty at Cayman Islands Turtle Farm
By Chris Wolverton From Care2 Stop the mistreatment and slaughter of sea turtles! Forced to fight for space in cramped and dirty tanks. Picked up out of the water and handled by oblivious tourists every day. Slaughtered for human consumption….
Cayman Islands health pros receive prestigious awards
Two healthcare professionals at the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) recently received 2015 Laboratory Awards from the Regional Council of Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists (CASMET). Ms Sheilane Ricot was awarded Phlebotomist of the Region and Ms Marcia Robinson-Walters…
Gadget of the week
Brilliantly simple, low-tech device to help blind dogs navigate By Rain Noe From Core77 Man’s Best Friend deserves Man’s Best Hack First off, this much-“Liked” video, which has nothing to do with blind dogs, is currently making the social media…
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Caribbean countries ban styrofoam in 2016
From Irie Jamaica Radio 2 Caribbean countries will lead the region’s ban on Styrofoam beginning the first of the new year. Earlier this month, Antigua & Barbuda’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced that as of January 1, 2016 his government…
