The Caribbean is relying on heads of government – and journalists – to help prevent and treat non communicable diseases, writes Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. I had the privilege of attending a media workshop in Barbados earlier this month (5-6 August) at which the Pan American Health Organization undertook …
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Kwai, in the Solomon Islands, one of the Commonwealth’s 54 member states, may be threatened by rising tides caused by climate change. But it is also home to a remarkable organic agricultural project, reports Ender Rence, a country information officer for the NGO World Vision. Kwai Island is a tiny dot in the sea off the …
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Next week sees London play host to the Commonwealth Youth Parliament, 6-10 September 2011. Here’s a blurb from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK), for anyone interested in learning more about this initiative.. “Working with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Secretariat, CPA UK is proud to be hosting the fourth CYP in this, the centennial year …
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Guyana celebrated its first International Youth Day with a rally and march, as well as the launch of a United Nations campaign to raise awareness about the earth’s growing population. Mark Ross, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent and one of the organisers of the festivities, reports. August 12 every year is observed around the world as International …
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Guyana celebrated its first International Youth Day with a rally and march, as well as the launch of a United Nations campaign to raise awareness about the earth’s growing population. Mark Ross, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent and one of the organisers of the festivities, reports. August 12 every year is observed around the world as International …
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Non-communicable diseases kill more than 34 million people globally and account for three quarters of all deaths in the Caribbean. Yet, with simple improvements in diet and exercise and properly resourced treatment, millions of lives could be saved. Keresa Arnold, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica, Kingston, reports. Young persons should play a greater role in the …
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Non-communicable diseases kill more than 34 million people globally and account for three quarters of all deaths in the Caribbean. Yet, with simple improvements in diet and exercise and properly resourced treatment, millions of lives could be saved. Keresa Arnold, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica, Kingston, reports. Young persons should play a greater role in the …
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In Australia, a government tax on carbon emissions has aroused controversy from those who say it will hurt industry and choke the economy. But for others, including Commonwealth Correspondent Sean O’Rourke, 26, the measure does not go nearly far enough. The recent announcement of the carbon tax package ought to be celebrated rather than maligned. …
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In Australia, a government tax on carbon emissions has aroused controversy from those who say it will hurt industry and choke the economy. But for others, including Commonwealth Correspondent Sean O’Rourke, 26, the measure does not go nearly far enough. The recent announcement of the carbon tax package ought to be celebrated rather than maligned. …
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Rocketing demand for sugar cane is causing ructions in Uganda, where President Museveni is having to resort to drastic action to ensure his citizens have access to the home-grown commodity. Commonwealth Correspondent Steven Nsubuga, 27, reports. An environmental crisis is looming in Uganda after the country’s president Mr Yoweri Museveni insisted he would not be deterred …
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