Photo above: Vendors at the fish market in Belize. Photo courtesy of the Fisheries Department Belize City, Belize. By Zadie Neufville IPS Correspondent KINGSTON, Jamaica (IPS) – Caribbean nations have begun work on a plan to ‘climate smart’ the region’s fisheries ...
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CARICOM Re-states Support For Guyana In Border Dispute With Venezuela
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has come out in full support of Guyana, after Venezuela declared that the “Arbitral award of 1899, which definitively settled the boundary between the two countries, is null and void.” CARICOM ...
Read More »Jamaica-based Company Gets New Patent On Cancer Research
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica-based Bio-Tech R&D Institute says it has been granted a new patent by the United States, as it continues its cancer research. It said the new patent — Number 8907117 — is titled “Anti-tumour and ...
Read More »Jamaica To Export Peppers And Dasheen To T&T
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has signed an agreement allowing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to export pepper and dasheen to oil rich Trinidad and Tobago. Junior Agriculture Minister, Luther Buchanan, said the agreement was reached at the CARICOM level ...
Read More »Top Tips To Revitalize Yourself The Natural Way
NC – Cabin fever is a reality for many Canadians after being cooped up indoors all winter long. So what better way is there to enjoy the arrival of spring than to say goodbye to hibernation and embrace a new ...
Read More »Prepare Your Home For Spring
NC – Winter weather can wreak havoc on homes and gardens across Canada. Complete this home maintenance checklist from The Home Depot Canada before the warm weather breaks to ensure your outdoor space is ready for spring enjoyment. If your ...
Read More »Looking After Loved Ones Rewarding – And Challenging
NC – Being a caregiver for a family member can be a deeply rewarding experience. It can also be very challenging. Across Canada, people care for spouses, parents and other extended family members who need support because of chronic illness ...
Read More »Tips To Help Your Child Succeed In Math
NC – According to recent data, only half of Ontario Grade 6 kids like mathematics. The 2013/2014 EQAO survey of Ontario students shows a decline in positive attitudes towards math over the last few years. Since achievement data shows a ...
Read More »Curried Coconut Chicken
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch chunks 1 tsp. salt and pepper, or to taste 1 ½ tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. curry powder ½ onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (14 ounce) can coconut ...
Read More »Apple Crisp
10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup white sugar 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ cup water 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar ¼ tsp. baking powder ...
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