[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 8-28-2020] The first resort-based medicinal cannabis dispensary in Jamaica, HedoWeedo, has opened in Negril with high-end cannabis making its way to the island's west coast. HedoWeedo, which is independently owned and operated, is located within the Hedonism II resort, but not part of the all-inclusive experience. Hedonism II, a pioneer in Jamaica's hospitality … [Read more...]
MBJ first in the Caribbean to obtain Airport Health Accreditation
[Reprinted: Loop Caribbean News, 8-27-2020] MBJ Airports Limited has become the first airport in the Caribbean to obtain the Airport Health Accreditation an accomplishment that has evoked commendation from Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). “Airports in the Caribbean and Latin America are working hard to protect the health of passengers and … [Read more...]
Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago Record More COVID-19 Cases
[Reprinted: CNW, 8-10-2020] PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – One person has died and 23 others have contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Haiti over the past 24 hours as the country continues to outpace the region with positive cases and fatalities from the virus that was first detected in China last December. The Ministry of Public Health said as a result of the new cases, the total has reached … [Read more...]
Jamaica: Garth Rattray | Fast-Track Support Systems For Telemedicine – Pt 2
[Reprinted: The Gleaner, 7/13/2020] Under the current Pharmacy Act, if an asthmatic patient travels to Trelawny but does not have the usual rescue inhaler that is urgently needed to abort an oncoming asthma attack; and if his/her physician is in St Andrew, the physician is prevented from calling in or otherwise sending in a prescription for the life-saving medication unless there is a certainty … [Read more...]
Jamaica: Garth Rattray | Fast-Track Support Systems For Telemedicine – Pt 1
[Reprinted: The Gleaner, 7/6/2020] Until vaccines (hopefully) offer safe, effective and long-term immunity to the SARS-CoV2 virus, we will be forced to avoid congregating, intimate greetings, unprotected outings, and we must reduce our exposure time to public spaces. We need to maintain social distancing, along with high personal and environmental hygiene, if we are to beat this thing. Now … [Read more...]
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