GM mosquito questions still need answers: GeneWatch UK
In a new briefing, published today, GeneWatch UK highlights a string of unanswered questions about Oxitec’s plans to expand and roll-out releases of genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes across Grand Cayman (1). The briefing highlights that a significant expansion of GM…
The Editor Speaks: AIDS
World AID’s Day Thursday 1st December. Premier Alden McLaughlin delivered a message supporting World AID’s Day here in the Cayman Islands and congratulating “the excellent work being done by the Health Services Authority, Cayman AIDS Foundation and the Red Cross…
“Wars of Others” encore to close HBO’s 2016 documentary season
The HBO Latin America original production ranks as the most streamed documentary on HBO GO and will also air in the U.S. on HBO Latino MIAMI, Fla. – November 21, 2016 – HBO’s 2016 Documentary Season comes to a close…
Suriname recognized for drastically reducing malaria
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life The Washington, D.C.-based Pan American Health Organization has recognized Suriname, along with Costa Rica, and El Salvador, for drastically reducing malaria cases and deaths, rewarding them with the “Malaria Champions Award.” Advances in…
Tests show Monsanto weed killer in Cheerios, other popular foods
By Carey Gillam From Huffington Post Independent testing on an array of popular American food products found many samples contained residue levels of the weed killer called glyphosate, leading the nonprofit organization behind the testing to call for corporate and…
Peter Binose: Time to stop Visitors from Venezuela from entering the Caribbean without a treatment certificate
By Peter Binose In 2001 Venezuela was so affected by dengue that it trickled down through the Caribbean and the Americas which reached a crescendo by 2014. Almost every citizen throughout the Caribbean suffered from the disease it proved unstoppable. Dengue…
Brazil now has doubts that Zika alone causes birth defects
By Will Carless From GlobalPost PRI Zika is starting to take root in the United States. World athletes are arriving in Rio de Janeiro for the Summer Olympics — others notably are not, to avoid catching the virus. But now…
GM mosquito release commences in Grand Cayman
The Cayman Islands Government has strengthened its efforts to protect residents and visitors from Zika, dengue and chikungunya with the launch of additional mosquito controls today (28 July 2016). The public health programme was delayed by two weeks due to…
Alcohol’s cancer risks outweigh any health benefits, study shows
BY MARIA GALLUCCI From Mashable Drinking alcohol is a direct cause of at least seven forms of cancer, and the more you drink, the higher your risk, a new analysis found. The report’s author said she hoped to cut through…
Caribbean chases zika preparedness after death of mosquito expert
By Gerard Best From Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — There may come a time when entomologists don’t have to save us from mosquito-borne pandemics. But that time is not today. Thanks, zika. With millions crossing international borders…