Health | Buckie Got It

Health, Local news, News

The People’s Action Movement (PAM) Charity Walk Press Release

Published 16 October 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

The People’s Action Movement (PAM) Charity Walk Press Release

(PAM COMS) 14th October 2017 – The People’s Action Movement (PAM) held its Annual Charity Walk on Saturday 14th October that started in the town of Sandy Point, journeyed through St. Paul’s and climaxed in Saddlers Village. The successful health walk has been a staple in the Federation for 30 plus years.
This year, the 8 Mile Charity Walk was hosted by constituency number five (5) and six (6) groups, who prepared a healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch respectively. Among the many supporters of the PAM were the Hon. Eugene Hamilton and Ambassador Jonel Powell. Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Shawn Richards and the Hon. Lindsay Grant were regrettably off island at the time conducting National business.

Health, Local news, News

PAM STAGES INDEPENDENCE WALK !!!!

Published 14 October 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

PAM STAGES INDEPENDENCE WALK !!!! This morning the PAM staged a successful 8 Mile Health and Fitness Independence Walk A Thon . The event began in Sandy Point and journeyed through St.Pauls into Saddlers Village. Except for one or two occasions the PAM Independence Walk has been a staple in the federation for the past 34 years.

Health, Local news, News

UN bans 4 ships from global ports for violating N Korea sanctions

Published 12 October 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

UN bans 4 ships from global ports for violating N Korea sanctions

The United Nations has banned four ships from visiting any global port, after they were found to have violated sanctions imposed on North Korea.

Hugh Griffiths, head of a UN panel on North Korean sanctions, said the ships had been “transporting prohibited goods”.

Health

Prqevention of Mosquito bites and Mosquito-borne diseases

Published 12 October 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Prqevention of Mosquito bites and Mosquito-borne diseases

Since the passage of the storms, you would have noticed an increase in the number of mosquitoes. This is due to the increase in breeding sites. There has been some work by the local public health and environmental agency to have communities sprayed, you too need to do your part to safeguard yourself and your pets. Mosquito bites are bothersome enough, but when you consider risks, like getting sick with Zika, dengue, or chikungunya, it’s important that you choose an insect repellent that works well and that you feel comfortable regularly using.

Health, Local news, News

IFRC concern about vector and waterborne diseases in St. Kitts and Nevis, other islands impacted by Hurricane Irma

Published 14 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

IFRC concern about vector and waterborne diseases in St.
Kitts and Nevis, other islands impacted by Hurricane Irma

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, 13TH SEPTEMBER 2017 – The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said although St. Kitts and Nevis suffered relatively minor damages, in comparison to other Caribbean islands, “concerns have been raised about the risk of vector and waterborne diseases.”