Doctor martin didier
The Chairman of the just-ended Caribbean Cardiology conference in Saint Lucia is urging the creation of a national coalition on healthy living.
Doctor Martin Didier was among an estimated one hundred physicians from around the region who attended the conference of the Caribbean Cardiac Society, held at the Sandals Grande Hotel.
He is concerned that because of unhealthy lifestyles, increasing numbers of Caribbean people are likely to be affected by cardiac diseases.
Bosom buddies
The Ministry of health has endorsed a new campaign to promote proper feeding of infants and young children.
One of the main components of the campaign is the promotion of breast feeding.
Snakes alive
Conservationists in Saint Lucia say they will be working hard to ensure that the world’s rarest snake which is found on the Island, does not become extinct.
The Saint Lucia Racer is currently found only in a small area.
up in smoke
More misfortune has befallen a young lady at the center of a shooting incident involving a former Member of Parliament at the Spinners Night Club about a month ago.
The young woman has lost her car in what is believed to be an arson attack.
Colour Me Red Clip
A star-studded cast is getting ready to take the local stage tomorrow evening at the Beausejour Cricket Grounds. This year, Red International has added both regional as well as local soca artistes to its annual Colour Me Red event. Tomorrow night’s concert is headlined by internationally acclaimed soca star – Trinidadian Machel Montano.
Out of Control
One person was rushed to hospital after a minibus crashed into a utility pole early this morning. The incident took place in Morne Du Don near the primary school. Fortunately, no one was in the path of the vehicle which got out of control.
on the job
A new employment drive to create 45 hundred jobs within the next 36 months is being embarked upon by the National Initiative to Create Employment -NICE.
DBS’ Don Nicholas reports this morning the organization met with the Private sector to discuss the possibility.
dr guru murthy clip
The Spartan Health Sciences University is in defense mode tonight, following reports of an investigation into its relationship with a medical centre in the US. Reports indicate that an inquiry is underway in the United States into the relationship between the two parties.
A report by the Caribbean Media Corporation indicates that the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office is looking into the relationship between the Wyckoff Heights Medical Centre and the medical school.
According to the report, the investigation is focusing specifically on whether two US-based doctors received payments from Spartan Health Sciences University……..
beauty queen
Carnival organizers held a sashing ceremony last night to introduce the Carnival Queen contestants.
Here’s DBS’ Don Nicholas with the details:
