Health

Histotripsy: The New Cancer Treatment?

Technique developed at the University of Michigan provides a noninvasive alternative to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer. Oct. 18, 2023 – The FDA has approved a technique using sound waves against liver tumors, […]

Health

Belize Removes Fees From Public Hospitals

BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize government says it is removing fees in public hospitals as part of efforts to promote universal health care in the country. “This move eliminates financial barriers and enhances healthcare […]

Environment

Caricom Energy Month November 2023

The month of November 2023 is recognised as Energy Month by Caricom. The commemoration of this year’s energy month will be under the theme “Accelerating Innovation, Driving Electrification: Powering Transport.” As part of its regional […]

Environment

Estimated Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Hits Jamaica

n estimated magnitude 5.6 earthquake was felt across several parishes in Jamaica on Monday. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies reported Monday that the epicentre was located approximately 10km south of Buff […]

Agriculture

World Food Day 2023

World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. Since 1981, World Food Day […]

Health

Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) and Regional Partners Advocate for Octagonal High In Front-of-Package Warning Labelling (FOPWL) Implementation

BRIDGETOWN- CARICOM Member States are once again voting on the adoption of the Final Draft CARICOM Regional Standard for labelling pre-packaged foods (FDCRS 5:2010). This Standard includes octagonal warning labels on the front of packaged […]

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Health

Grenada Records Significant Increase In Dengue Fever

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Religious Affairs is  reporting a significant increase in the number of Dengue Fever cases in the country. Grenada’s acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Shawn Charles, says data for  […]