Infectious diseases expert warns new deadlier variant of mpox is ‘very likely’ already in the UK
A new, deadly strain of mpox that has killed hundreds of people in Africa is 'very likely' already in the UK, an infectious diseases expert has warned. The Clade 1b strain of mpox - previously…
CARPHA urges regional vigilance as WHO declares Mpox a ‘public health emergency’
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging regional governments and their health ministries to exercise extreme vigilance, following the declaration of Mpox as a “public health emergency of international…
Female Body Found at Old Runaway Beach
Police are currently at a scene at Old Runaway Beach conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a female body around 7am on Sunday, August 18.Further details will…
Jamaica to the World
BROWN’S TOWN, Jamaica — Three and a half years ago, Sherman Harris gathered together a clutch of family and friends at his home on a hilltop here in rural Jamaica to…
Grow up on a busy road? You’re more likely to be depressed as an adult
If you grew up on a busy road, you're more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and psychotic behaviors now, a study claims. Researchers in the UK analyzed data from…
Two Robbery Suspects Still Warded At Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
Alleged Robbers,Clinton Oliver and Kouna Joseph, two of the three men involved in a shootout with police, remain hospitalized in stable condition. They were injured during a confrontation with law…
Female Police Constable Sandra Browne-Peters Dies
The Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda are mourning the death of Constable Sandra Browne-Peters. Constable Peters died shortly after 7am on Saturday, August…
Antigua and Barbuda steps up port surveillance amid Mpox threat
Antigua and Barbuda has announced a decisive move to fortify the nation’s defences against the potential threat of Mpox. In a statement released today, the Ministry outlined “a multistakeholder approach to…
BVI Airports Authority & LIAT 2020 in talks to service VI- BVIAA MD
https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/: The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is currently in talks with LIAT 2020 to bring the new airline to the Virgin Islands, Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of the BVI…
Oncologist on ‘heartbreaking’ reality of young colon cancer patients
( Daily Mail ) Dr Suneel Kamath has noticed a 'heartbreaking' shift in his cancer clinic over the last decade. As a gastrointestinal oncologist at the world-famous Cleveland Clinic, he was used…
