Monthly Archives: August 2011
Jamaican Teens Appeal to Families to Help them Cope
One Jamaican teenager shares his battle with addiction to marijuana. He admits that he developed his addiction by smoking discarded stubs of the joints his father left lying around the house. He also admits that smoking marijuana is bad for … Continue reading
Panos Caribbean Giving the Region’s Youth a Voice
Andrea Downer, August 2011 – UNITED NATIONS has designated August 12th International Youth Day. The UN believes that on August 12th and EVERY day, youth should be able to participate in decision-making in their families, communities, and nations. Panos Caribbean … Continue reading
The Rights of the Child PSAs PART I – PANOS CARIBBEAN’s ST. LUCIA YOUTH JOURNALISM GROUP
Young people from St. Lucia speak out about the rights of children and young people in this attention grabbing short Public Service Announcement that is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The PSAs are … Continue reading
The Rights of the Child PSAs PART II – PANOS CARIBBEAN’s ST. LUCIA YOUTH JOURNALISM GROUP
Young people from St. Lucia speak out about the rights of children and young people in this attention grabbing short Public Service Announcement that is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The PSAs are … Continue reading
Early HIV Planning Work Saving the Lives of Jamaican Children
By: Andrea Downer, Journalist Kingston, Jamaica. July 29, 2011- The recent 31% decline in the number of pediatric deaths in Jamaican children announced by Minister of Health, Rudyard Spencer is not a surprise to Dr. Tracy Evans-Gilbert, a pediatrician with … Continue reading
Protecting the Caribbean’s Marine Treasures
St. George’s, July 28, 2011 – World Ranger Day is commemorated on July 31 by national parks around the world. In the Caribbean, let’s take this chance to honour the dedication and passion of the rangers and wardens who work … Continue reading
