INTEGRATED PEST management (IPM) is a safer approach to pest control.
It uses a mix of methods to reduce crop damage by pests, helpful creatures to the ecosystem and the environment, i.e., soil, water and air.
Pesticides are to be used as a last resort
Latoya Grindley, Staff Reporter
A traditional moment has been getting a contemporary twist which seems to be catching on with many brides-to-be when planning their special day.
Many brides have dared and are ready to break with the tradition of hav
Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer
The 20th staging of Reggae Sumfest witnessed a historical, awe-inspiring performance, from an artiste who drew heralded and worthy comparisons to the world's greatest reggae icon.
The fact that comparisons were b
July 18 2012 -- New York, NY-- A Fe We Culture, Inc. today announced that it will be hosting the Ultimate Jamaica 50 Peoples’ Independence Bash (“UJ50PIB”) as part of the Carib Gold 2012 line up on August 4th 2012 at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester
Cuban researchers are trying to revive the nation's wilting coffee production by using bio-technology, an expert said.
A research project involving three institutions nationwide has made headway in developing new coffee plant varieties with higher yie
For years, Felix Guirola has earned stares of astonishment from fellow Cubans as he pedals his giant bicycle down the streets of Havana. Now he hopes to wheel himself into the record books.
From his humble home in Cuba's capital city, Guirola labors a
UTT design graduate Lynda Osborne models a formal design from her thesis collection. Photo: Brian Ng Fatt
Following a meeting with the St Lucia Manufacturers Association, Sandals Resorts International committed to sponsoring a mini-expo providing the members of the association with an opportunity to showcase their products. The expo on Wednesday, June 13
AP Photo: Collin Reid
Usain Bolt suffered a major upset in the 100m final at the Jamaican Olympic trials as world champion Yohan Blake won in a time of 9.75 seconds.
Olympic champion Bolt was second in 9.86, with former world record holder Asafa Po
A hotel resort in Les Cayes, Haiti, where tourism had been growing before the 2010 earthquake. Entrepreneurs are now trying to revive Haitian tourism. (Clement Sabourin, AFP/Getty Images / June 9, 2012)
Grade 5 students from every corner of Saint Lucia battled to the finish on Wednesday June 13, as the 2012 National Primary Schools Spelling Bee Finals were held at the St Mary’s College auditorium. After nearly four gruelling hours, Xanther Donnelly
June marks the beginning of the hurricane season and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) through its Agricultural Disaster Risk Management (ADRM) programme is prepared and ready to help farmers in disaster prevention and mitigation.
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, Tuesday June 19 2012 - As a boy, Hilson Baptiste remembers going to his neighbour’s home and giving them a large slice of pumpkin grown in his family’s backyard garden. In return, he would be given two fish for his family.
But Bap
: BBC News Cuba
In many Latin American countries, traditional names like Jose or Isabel remain popular, but in Cuba anything goes. Parents just love to experiment.
As a journalist in Cuba, posing certain questions can be tricky, but
Join me and Philanthropist David "Squeeze" Annakie on Jamaica's CVM at Sunrise this Monday June 11 - 2012 as we discuss how he has saved The Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation! 6:30 a.m. watch via net at www.cvmtv.com 6:30 a.m.Photo Capti
Two of the greatest sprinters the world has ever seen. London will be sizzling this summer as Jamaican pride takes over. If you believe Penn Relays was a Jamaican event wait until you see London during the Olympics.
Go Asafa, Go Usain, add Blake and
