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Ganja in backyards giving children more access
JAMAICA – When 25 students from one local educational institution were asked to do a random drug test two weeks ago, administrators were a bit surprised to learn that only three were found to not have ganja in their system. Guidance counsellor at the St John Bosco Boys Home in Manchester, Josephine Stultz, said the…
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PANCAP director urges faith leaders to show more commitment towards dealing with stigma and discrimination
The Director, Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS, (PANCAP), Dereck Springer, Monday urged faith leaders to help fight against the stigma and discrimination being faced by persons suffering from the HIV/AIDS virus. Addressing the Antigua and Barbuda Faith Leaders Consultation, Springer said he has generally found that the faith community provides solace and hope…
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Young people dating and living with HIV – Diego Callisto
Almost 220 million people globally use online dating services. In a world where more and more people meet partners virtually, how and when do you disclose your HIV status? This International Youth Day, three young people from three different countries share their personal experiences of living with HIV and navigating online dating. I was diagnosed with…
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Young people dating and living with HIV – Oguzhan Nuh
Almost 220 million people globally use online dating services. In a world where more and more people meet partners virtually, how and when do you disclose your HIV status? This International Youth Day, three young people from three different countries share their personal experiences of living with HIV and navigating online dating. My name is Oguzhan…
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Greater capacity to treat children with specific cancers
Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean now have a greater capacity to treat children with specific cancers and blood disorders following the return of Dr. Chantelle Brown-Farmer to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Dr. Browne-Farmer is the second trained paediatric hematologist and oncologist on the island, having completed a three year fellowship with the Hospital for…
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Safe Sex: Prevention is best
By Francoise Bowen It’s Carnival here on Antigua/Barbuda and across many Caribbean islands and there are folks who will “loose their screws of focus and soberness” as the jam away their problems, hurts, work loads and just having fun in their own way during the festivities. Some will be so happy to finally be able…
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Florida man gets 10 years for knowingly spreading HIV
A Florida man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for knowingly spreading HIV. The Pensacola News Journal reports that 27-year-old Rasheem Ikey Bodiford was sentenced Friday. He was previously convicted of having sex with another person without notifying them that he had HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS. Prosecutors say Bodiford had…
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Jamaica activates national Ebola virus plan
Jamaica says it has activated its national Ebola Virus Disease Response Plan after the Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) warned that regional countries should seek to enhance disease surveillance at ports of entry and at health facilities following the categorisation of the current outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) as a public health…
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PANCAP to present report to Antigua legislators
The Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) is to present “an important report” to the Antigua and Barbuda government on Monday. A government statement said that the report will be presented during an informal meeting of Parliament. PANCAP was established by regional governments in 2001 and provides a structured and unified approach to…
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Kalique St Jean cops trophy in CARICOM 10-K
St. Vincent and the Grenadines swept the Male and Female categories in the 14th CARICOM 10-K road race in Saint Lucia, Sunday, with female runner Linda McDowald recording a hattrick of victories in the event. Mc Dowald crossed the finish line in 40.40 to add to earlier victories in the 12th and 13theditions, held in…