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Caribbean American Weekly | Caribbean News. CARIBBEAN BEATDAILY NEWSWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3. CARICOM congratulates Trinidad and Tobago on 5. Independence anniversary. PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday August 3. The oil- rich Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago is celebrating its 5.
Anniversary of Independence today. And in a congratulatory message to the government and people of the twin- island republic, CARICOM Secretary- General Ambassador Irwin La. Rocque thanked the country for its economic success that has benefited the entire region.
Having been a founding member of the Community, Trinidad and Tobago has made and continues to make significant contributions to the promotion of regional integration. CARICOM benefits from the leadership on energy and security issues for which you, Prime Minister, have portfolio responsibilities in the Quasi Cabinet of the Conference of Heads of Government," he said. The Community looks forward to Trinidad and Tobago's continued support for and commitment to the integration process as your country and the Region progress on the path to sustainable development.". Ambassador La. Rocque added that the country's achievements in various fields, including sports and culture, have served to make its people "justly proud". Meantime, in his first Independence message since becoming Prime Minister, Dr.
Keith Rowley said he was convinced Trinidad and Tobago's future is bright, despite the current economic challenges. We are all aware of the fall in oil and gas prices, the resources upon which our country is heavily dependent for needed revenue. We find ourselves at a crucial point in our development when we are being asked to make some tough choices," he said. TUESDAY, AUGUST 3. Canada partners with PAHO to reduce disaster risks in Caribbean health sector.
RIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Canada is providing $3 million (US$2. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reduce the health consequences of emergencies and disasters in the Caribbean. PAHO said that the grant will aid in improving preparedness for emergencies and making the health sector more resilient to climate change. The new funds, from Global Affairs Canada's Caribbean Regional Programme, will support the health sector components of the Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Programme over the next four years.
The Caribbean islands are especially vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes, floods, seismic events and other natural hazards as a result of their geography, small size, limited resources, and dense populations," PAHO said. The islands are also disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly rising sea levels, coastal erosion and salt water intrusion, as well as possible intensification of severe weather events," it said, adding that this vulnerability has "special implications for the health sector, whose facilities and staff are themselves vulnerable to disasters and emergencies while also bearing the responsibility of providing essential health services during and after emergencies.". PAHO said most hospitals in the Caribbean score between 1. Hospital Safety Index, indicating that patients and hospital staff are at risk during disasters and that these facilities may not be able to continue functioning fully during such events. MONDAY, AUGUST 2.
Obama presses Congress for Zika funding as worries grow. WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – US President Barack Obama called on Congress Saturday to step up funding to combat the Zika virus, warning that delay is putting more Americans at risk.
Obama's latest appeal, in his weekly radio address, came the day after the US authorities expressed deepening worry about the spread of the mosquito- borne virus, urging that all donated blood be tested for Zika. The Congress has denied past administration requests for Zika funding, instead redirecting funds that had been earmarked to fight Ebola, cancer and other diseases. That's not a sustainable solution," Obama said. The delay for more funds "puts more Americans at risk.". Congress "should treat Zika like the threat that it is" and "fully fund our Zika response," he added. A fraction of the funding won't get the job done.
You can't solve a fraction of a disease.". Zika infections in pregnant women can cause a severe birth defect known as microcephaly, in which babies develop abnormally small skulls and brains. More than 2,5. 00 people in the United States have been diagnosed with Zika, along with more than 9,0. Puerto Rico and other US territories, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of those cases were brought in by people infected while traveling abroad.
There are 5. 84 pregnant women on the US mainland with lab evidence of Zika infection, and 8. US territories. WEEKEND EDITIONHaiti launches programme to deal with HIV/AIDS among young population. PORT- AU- PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – Haiti has launched a programme aimed at sensitising young people about the HIV/AIDS virus.
The project is being co- funded by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and UNAIDS and will target young people between the ages 1. Haiti where the epidemic is most widespread. I believe in the youth of Haiti, because you believe in the future of this beautiful country.
We want you as ambassadors to address the problem of HIV juvenilisation, growth of sexual violence and the increase in early pregnancy," said Sandra Honoré, the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations. Figures released here show that over 1. HIV, with 6. 1 per cent being females. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2. Hurricane Gaston expected to weaken in the Atlantic. MIAMI, Florida (AP) — Hurricane Gaston is expected to weaken to a tropical storm in the Atlantic. The US National Hurricane Center says the storm's maximum sustained winds early Thursday are near 7.
The hurricane is centred about 1,2. Leeward Islands and is moving northwest near 1.
Meanwhile in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Lester formed far off Mexico's coast. The storm's maximum sustained winds are near 4. Additional strengthening is forecast and Lester could become a hurricane in a few days. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2.
WANTED: Volunteers Willing To Be Infected With the Zika Virus. NEW YORK, United States, Monday August 2. Zika is an unorthodox virus, transmittable through mosquito bites, sexual intercourse and blood. Therefore, it only seems natural that researchers are taking unorthodox methods to combat the virus, and they are now looking for people who are willing to be infected to help in their efforts to combat it.
Yes, that's right, the very virus that was once viewed as a mere nuisance — until it was found to be linked to a birth defect that affects a fetus' brain — just under a year ago could soon be injected in willing participants in order to accelerate the development of a much- needed vaccine. Researchers in the U. S. are already in the midst of safety- testing two vaccine candidates, and more experimental shots are poised to enter that preliminary testing soon. Any that appear promising will be tested in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean that are hard- hit by the mosquito- borne virus.
However this approach, while reliable, also has two significant weaknesses: First, testing experimental vaccines in this manner is the only way to see if it really works. If it doesn't, then not only did researchers waste time, but money as well. Second, in the chance that it does work, researchers would still have a long road ahead of them to make the vaccine readily available for the public. This is where this avenue of research comes in.
Called a human challenge study — when healthy and non- pregnant people agree to be deliberately injected with a virus, mimicking natural infection while scientists track how their bodies react. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2. Caribbean countries warned to prepare for major quake. PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4. Caribbean islands on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries.
The Trinidad- based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UWI) said that the quake, which occurred at 3. Dominica,Antigua and Barbuda and the French island of Guadeloupe. It said the quake was located at latitude: 1.
N, longitude: 6. 1. W at a depth of 1.
Pointe- à- Pitre, Guadeloupe, 8. Roseau, Dominica and 1. St John's, Antigua and Barbuda. Caribbean countries have, in recent months, been rattled by earthquakes and SRC officials here have warned regional countries to be prepared for a major quake. MONDAY, AUGUST 2.
Usain Bolt Ends Olympic Career As A Legend. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Saturday August 2. If there were any doubts about his status as the greatest sprinter of all time, Usain Bolt erased them last night when he helped Jamaica win the 4x. Olympic history. Bolt, who turns 3. Olympics career in Rio, Brazil, having never lost a final at an Olympic Games. He is the first person to get gold in the 4x. Olympic Games. "There you go, I'm the greatest," Bolt told reporters afterwards.
I'm going to stay up late and have fun. I never knew this would happen when I started out.". WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1. Caribbean Diaspora join campaign to exonerate Marcus Garvey. WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – A number of United States- based Caribbean organisations have joined a campaign to exonerate Jamaica's first national hero, Marcus Garvey. The Washington- based Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), said Caribbean Diaspora organisations signing on the campaign include Caribbean Georgia; Caribbean American Advancement Foundation; Caribbean Political Action Committee; Foundation for the Exoneration of Marcus Garvey; Jamaica Association of Maryland; Jamaica Nationals Association; and Rebuild Dominica.
The campaign offers an unprecedented opportunity for engagement among civil rights actors, research and education institutions, and the Caribbean Diaspora community," said Jamaican Dr Claire Nelson, ICS founder and president.