Jamaica Observer: Taking Responsibility Tour kicks off in Manchester today

October 24, 2018

PRN-Caribbean News Jamaica Observer: Taking Responsibility Tour kicks off in Manchester today Jamaica Observer: PAHO urges Caribbean to keep polio at bay Jamaica Observer: Diaspora embraces LASCO Chin Foundation in Florida Jamaica Observer: EU parliament approves ban on single-use plastics Jamaica Observer: Breadfruit takes centre stage at Heritage Fest Jamaica Observer: Ministry to host town hall meetings on HPV vaccine Jamaica Observer: Gov't to know November if reggae gets UNESCO nod Jamaica Observer: Former PM no-show at Haiti's PetroCaribe inquest Jamaica Observer: Finance minister says a strong central bank is key Jamaica Observer: Heightened cancer risk in tall people down to number of cells — study Jamaica Observer: Democrats targeted Jamaica Observer: This Day in History — October 25 Jamaica Observer: Russia will go after nations hosting US missiles Jamaica Observer: Drains blamed Jamaica Observer: Judges say NIDS has no provision to prevent DNA tests Jamaica Observer: Traffic restrictions today at Windward Road/Mountain View Ave intersection Jamaica Observer: Fire Brigade takes prevention message islandwide Jamaica Observer: Reid says nutrition, medical support during pregnancy critical Jamaica Observer: South Carolina store sells US$1.537 billion ticket Jamaica Observer: Gov't to recover money for purchase of motor vehicles Jamaica Observer: Taking Responsibility Tour kicks off in Manchester today PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) SIXTY-TWO per cent of deaths in men and 74 per cent of deaths in women are attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to the 2016 Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III. Read More Jamaica Observer: PAHO urges Caribbean to keep polio at bay PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Caribbean countries are being urged to take immediate action to increase polio vaccination coverage to 95 per cent as the world observed World Polio Day yesterday. Read More Jamaica Observer: Diaspora embraces LASCO Chin Foundation in Florida PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) WITH two benefit galas planned for next month, the Jamaican diaspora in Florida has rallied support for the newly formed LASCO Chin Foundation (LCF). The galas, set for November 16 in Orlando and November 18 in Florida, come on the heels of what is being described as a successful launch of the foundation on September 20. Read More Jamaica Observer: EU parliament approves ban on single-use plastics PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) STRASBOURG, France (AFP) — The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly yesterday for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastics such as straws, cutlery, cotton buds and balloon sticks. Read More Jamaica Observer: Breadfruit takes centre stage at Heritage Fest PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) SEVERAL varieties of the Jamaican breadfruit plant, and tasty dishes prepared from the popular staple, will be on display at the Institute of Jamaica's (IOJ) annual Heritage Fest, scheduled for the IOJ, 10-16 East Street, Kingston, tomorrow, beginning at 9:00 am. Read More Jamaica Observer: Ministry to host town hall meetings on HPV vaccine PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) THE Ministry of Health will on October 31 host its first town hall meeting to give people the opportunity to ask questions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the vaccine being used to treat young girls and boys before exposure to the disease. Read More Jamaica Observer: Gov't to know November if reggae gets UNESCO nod PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) THE Government will know in November whether it has been successful in its efforts to have reggae music inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative List. Read More Jamaica Observer: Former PM no-show at Haiti's PetroCaribe inquest PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Lawyers representing former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe defended his decision not to appear before a court on Tuesday on the management and use of funds of the PetroCaribe programme. Read More Jamaica Observer: Finance minister says a strong central bank is key PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) IN September 2017, the Government's economic reform programme took a significant step forward with the approval of a continuous medium-term inflation target for the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). Read More Jamaica Observer: Heightened cancer risk in tall people down to number of cells — study PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) PARIS, France (AFP) — Taller people have a higher risk of cancer “hard wired” into them partly because they have more cells for the disease to target, a study claimed yesterday. Read More Jamaica Observer: Democrats targeted PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AP) — Crude pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, CNN and others were intercepted Tuesday night and yesterday in a rash of attacks aimed at prominent Democrats and a cable news network often criticised by political conservatives. Read More Jamaica Observer: This Day in History — October 25 PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) Today is the 298th day of 2018. There are 67 days left in the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT 1983: US Marines and Rangers, assisted by soldiers from six Caribbean nations, invade Grenada at the order of US President Ronald Reagan, who says the action is needed to protect US citizens there. Read More Jamaica Observer: Russia will go after nations hosting US missiles PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says the deployment of US intermediate-range missiles in Europe would force Russia to target the nations hosting them. Read More Jamaica Observer: Drains blamed PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) LOCAL Government Minister Desmond McKenzie yesterday blamed improper drainage for Tuesday's flooding of several roads in the Corporate Area that caused traffic gridlock for hours. Read More Jamaica Observer: Judges say NIDS has no provision to prevent DNA tests PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) JUDGES in the Full Court yesterday said it is possible that Jamaican citizens will be asked to provide blood samples under the National Identification System (NIDS), but pointed out that there is no provision accompanying regulation to prevent the authorities from doing DNA tests on these blood samples. Read More Jamaica Observer: Traffic restrictions today at Windward Road/Mountain View Ave intersection PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) THE National Works Agency (NWA) advised yesterday that traffic restrictions will be implemented at the intersection of Windward Road and Mountain View Avenue, starting this evening. Read More Jamaica Observer: Fire Brigade takes prevention message islandwide PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) THE Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is taking fire safety and prevention information to communities islandwide, through its 'Pon Di Corna' sessions. Acting Assistant Commissioner and Chief Fire Prevention Officer Julian Davis-Buckle told JIS News that the 'Pon Di Corna' sessions will bring public awareness to fire and life safety techniques. Read More Jamaica Observer: Reid says nutrition, medical support during pregnancy critical PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) MINISTER of Education, Youth and Information Senator Ruel Reid has highlighted the importance of access to proper nutrition and medical care for expectant mothers in ensuring the healthy development of their children. Read More Jamaica Observer: South Carolina store sells US$1.537 billion ticket PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) SOUTH Carolina, USA (AP) — A flimsy little piece of paper that crossed the counter of a convenience store on a country road in South Carolina is now worth US$1.537 billion, so lottery officials could hardly be blamed yesterday if their excitement seemed coloured by anxiety. Read More Jamaica Observer: Gov't to recover money for purchase of motor vehicles PRN-Caribbean News from mikenova (15 sites) THE Ministry of National Security has reached an agreement with used-car dealer O'Brien's International Car Sales and Rentals Limited to recover money paid for the purchase of motor vehicles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Read More

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