Tag Archives: medical

  1. “Saint Martin/Sint Maarten culture and politics” presented in New York

    Dr. Eugene W. Grabowski, a practicing general and trauma surgeon from Vermont, USA, recently made a graduate level presentation about St. Martin at the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany). “The topic of my presentation was ‘the literature, culture and politics of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten,’ highlighting the work of Lasana Sekou and [...]

    May 22, 2012Education, TravelNo comments
  2. U.S. $100,000 needed to medivac shooting victim for further care in the UK

    The family of Ezra David needs to raise $100,000 US in four weeks to be able to medivac him to the United Kingdom for further medical care. David was found March 18 in a ghaut in Carrs Bay, Montserrat after being missing from the day before. His mother Mary Allen said it was not until [...]

    May 16, 2012HealthNo comments
  3. Forensic shortage in Dominican Republic leads to long wait to certify the dead – just like Barbados!

    Santo Domingo’s National Institute of Forensic Sciences (Inacif), required by law to gather evidence at a crime scene and in the case of natural death, does not have enough specialists to certify the dead. As reported in Hoy, the institute relies on limited numbers of medical examiners to do its work. This leads to long [...]

    May 14, 2012Crime, HealthNo comments
  4. Madame Anna Namarat Enole Sina – truly ‘One who has seen hot Sun’ by Damon Gerard Corrie

    I first met Madame Anna Namarat Enole Sina of the 20,000 person Ogiek Tribal Nation of Kenya – at the Tribal Link Project Access Global Capacity Building for Indigenous Peoples Training Course, held May 2012 in New York City; USA. Anna founded the Natodua Jua Kali Women’s Association in Kenya in September 2010, and the [...]

    May 10, 2012Political, TravelNo comments
  5. Stem cells center coming to Santo Domingo – More Caribbean Medical Tourism?

    The president of the board of the Plaza de la Salud General Hospital (HGPS), in Santo Domingo, Dr. Julio Amado Castanos Guzman has announced that the center plans to install the service of cryopreservation of stem cells from umbilical cord in a not-for-profit operation. In an interview with Listin Diario, Dr. Castanos, a hematologist, said [...]

    May 5, 2012Controversy, HealthNo comments
  6. Rebecca Stirm leads the pack on Mission Catwalk Season 2

    Caribbean fashion reality series Mission Catwalk is on its sixth episode and Belize’s Rebecca Stirm – the only contestant to win more than one challenge since the start of the second season on March 27th – has copped her third win with a dress designed around the red HIV/AIDS awareness ribbon. In Rebecca’s design, the [...]

    May 3, 2012Events, FashionNo comments
  7. MEI Healthcare Inc. Partners with Caribbean Countries To Build Multi-million-dollar Regional Oncology Facility

    MEI Healthcare Inc., a leading provider of healthcare strategies and equipment solutions for medical facilities around the world, is partnering with the government of Antigua and Barbuda, the governments of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Global Health Partners, Ltd., to begin construction of The Cancer Centre Eastern Caribbean at Mount St. John [...]

    April 24, 2012Health, TravelNo comments
  8. Nevisian in New York donates to Alexandra Hospital and Flamboyant Nursing Home

    A Nevisian who resides in the United States continue to donate items to the Alexandra Hospital and the Flamboyant Nursing Home on Nevis. On April 19, 2012 Mrs. Marilyn Walters-Drew of Rawlins Village, personally presented a gift including bed linen, toiletries and pantry related items to Nurse Adrienne Ward for those health facilities on Nevis [...]

    April 23, 2012Featured, Health1 comment
  9. Quest for G-Spot was since Victoria Regina – ‘Hysteria’ with Rupert Everett & Jonathan Pryce #orgasm #sex #london #britain

    A romantic comedy based on the truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.

    April 17, 2012Cinema, Oddity, Video GalleryNo comments
  10. Diabetes Association Receives New Signage Compliments Global Directories/Barbados Yellow Pages

    The new offices of the Diabetes Association of Barbados (DAB) now boast highly visible signage thanks to the donation of a new, double-sided, reflective sign by Global Directories/Barbados Yellow Pages. Recently erected at the DAB’s office located at Beckles Road in St. Michael, it is hoped the signage will assist in raising the profile and [...]

    April 17, 2012HealthNo comments
  11. #UnitedStates warns – Beware of #SkinLotions Tainted with #Mercury, don’t end up like Vybz or Sosa #poisoning #cosmetic #usagov #bleaches

    Some skin lotions and antiseptic soaps claim to clean and lighten skin while removing freckles and wrinkles. Instead, these illegally imported cosmetic products make consumers ill from exposure to high levels of mercury. America’s Government is warning consumers about these products after dozens of people in at least seven states were diagnosed with mercury poisoning. [...]

    April 9, 2012Controversy, HealthNo comments
  12. NEW MYSTERY CANINE VIRUS OUTBREAK KILLING DOGS IN GUYANA’S NORTH RUPUNUNI #DOGS #VIRUS #RSPCA #CANINE #GUYANA #CARICOM #DANGER

    Dear reader, In March 2012 a mysterious and deadly canine virus surfaced in Guyana’s North Rupununi region whilst I was there on vacation, so far over 100 dogs have died in one effected Amerindian village alone (one can only guess how many dogs have died in all the infected villages combined) – and yet I [...]

    April 6, 2012Nature, Video GalleryNo comments
  13. BARBADIAN ELECTION HOPEFUL WANTS FULL ENACTMENT OF THE DISABILITIES LEGISLATION, NOW: EDMUND G. HINKSON #barbados #electioneering #campaign #political #blpstjamesnorth

    Heartiest congratulations to Miss Kerry-Ann Ifill on her elevation to the Presidency of our Country’s Upper Parliament. This highly deserved honour bestowed on one of our most outstanding citizens will hopefully help positively change some attitudes which perceive persons with disabilities as possessing limitations preventing them from being able to participate in a wholesome life. [...]

    March 28, 2012Editorial, Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  14. Caribbean Nationals Sought For Medical Tourism Focus Group #survey #caribbean #surgery #operation #medicaltourism

    Caribbean nationals are being sought for one-on-one telephone interviews on medical tourism. The Caribbean nationals can either be resident in North America or the Caribbean and will be paid for their participation if selected. Caribbean nationals in North America who may have traveled home to the Caribbean or Caribbean nationals who may have travelled to [...]

    March 28, 2012Business, Health1 comment
  15. French Version of “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” meets “The Bucket List” – The Intouchables #quadriplegic #french #paris #caretaker #paragliding

    A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.

    March 26, 2012Cinema, Controversy, Health, Video GalleryNo comments
  16. Q.E.H BLOOD BANK OF BARBADOS REPORTS URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS

    The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Blood Bank is issuing an urgent call for blood donors and is asking all members of the public who are healthy to donate blood as soon as possible as all blood types are needed at this time. The Blood Bank monitors blood supplies to ensure donations are keeping pace with [...]

    March 19, 2012HealthNo comments
  17. “Healthy Lifestyles Exposition – Live Strong: Spring Into Health” at Barbados Community College, 2nd to 5th April 2012

    Panel Discussion’s Participants are as follows;- Moderator: Ms. Patricia Hackette-Codrington (Director – Bureau of Gender Affairs) Panellist: Attorney-at-Law – Ms. Verla De Peiza Forensic Psychologist: Ms. Rennette Dimmott Representative from the Child Care Board Dr. Lynne Forde

    March 19, 2012Health, Photo GalleryNo comments
  18. First Citizens’ Barbados Open faces Major Challenge: Bruce Bayley in Accident; Possibly sidelined for Balance of Season, maybe longer

    Huge get well wishes to former Olympic Yachtsman, Insurance innovator and Polo enthusiast Bruce Bayley. In the first two minutes of play over the weekend, Bruce experienced the full force of those Weapons of Mass Destruction, the brawny sinews which are the triceps and biceps of Cheshire’s Oli Taylor – which this Online newspaper spoke to a few [...]

    March 14, 2012PoloNo comments
  19. Caribbean mother urges women to start families at a younger age

    Many women are leaving starting a family until much later in life and may not realise that their fertility decreases from the age of 30, with a marked decrease from the age of 35. One such couple Camille & Nathan Williams from Bermuda, focussed on their careers and put starting a family on the back [...]

    March 13, 2012HealthNo comments
  20. Haiti’s Decentralization Strategy and Priority Sectors Receive a SWIFT Boost as U.S. Naval Vessel and Crew Complete Three Week Mission

    International civilian and military teams aboard the U.S. naval vessel HSV SWIFT have completed their three-week mission of knowledge-sharing and capacity building in Northern Haiti, significantly strengthening the nation in key priority sectors and advancing the Martelly administration’s strategy for decentralization. Presiding over a ceremony marking the departure of the vessel and crew, Haiti’s Minister [...]

    March 8, 2012TravelNo comments
  21. Nevis Island Administration (NIA) committed to installing dialysis unit on Nevis; partners with Renal Society

    Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hensley Daniel said his regime was aware of the immense financial burden kidney failure represented and in the circumstances, had broadened its partnership to include the Renal Society, a local civic minded organisation on its journey to provide a dialysis unit on Nevis. Mr. Daniel made this [...]

    March 6, 2012HealthNo comments
  22. The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) returns to Original location

    The Barbados Association of Retired Persons: BARP thanks its members and all stakeholders for their patience during the period of renovations and look forward to serving you even better from its improved location at Collymore Rock, St Michael. The newly refurbished BARP office at Collymore Rock, St Michael is open to the public and their [...]

    February 27, 2012HealthNo comments
  23. DENZIL DOUGLAS REGIME AND RED CROSS COME TOGETHER AGAINST DENGUE

    An “Educational Risk Reduction for Dengue” inspired a collaborative effort between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and the local Red Cross Society. The most recent, in a long history of cooperation between the Federal leadership and the humanitarian organization, the first phase of dengue initiative involved Red Cross volunteers going house to house [...]

    February 26, 2012Featured, HealthNo comments
  24. “A Pink & Purple Affair” 3rd March 2012: Hilton Barbados & “Mars and Venus in Harmony, Part II” 7th March 2012 at the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination

    Imagine a Barbados where people (especially women) did not need to rely so heavily on government handouts… Imagine a Barbados where our “pride and industry” could be brought to the forefront, our natural talents honed and polished…. Imagine a Barbados where our women can go forth with confidence and work to their best ability in [...]

    February 22, 2012HealthNo comments
  25. Nevis Government shows commitment in fight against Cancer; Nevisian Health Minister renews call for their health insurance

    The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continued to show its commitment in the fight against when it recently hosted an Oncology Symposium through their Ministry of Health in conjunction with Pink Lily Cancer Care. The event, the first of its kind on Nevis, was held at the St. Pauls Anglican Church Hall in Charlestown with the [...]

    February 12, 2012Featured, HealthNo comments