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[Jamaica] Tobacco overload - Proliferation of foreign products draws ire of local health specialists
Lewis-Fuller: They are diversifying their product, attracting more people and more youths.
Jun 4, 2012
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
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Jun 4, 2012 13:46
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[Jamaica] Fagan Calls for Sustained Anti-Smoking Programme
Minister of State for Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, says a sustained public education programme, targeted particularly at the youth, is critical in raising awareness of the adverse effects of smoking.
Nov 22, 2012
Jamaica Information Service (jm)
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Nov 23, 2012 11:41
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[Jamaica] Tobacco smoking among youth
Oct 31, 2012
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
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Oct 31, 2012 18:39
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[Jamaica] FORRESTER: There should be no ethical dilemma about donations from the tobacco industry
The question placed on the That's a wrap discussion agenda was whether it was morally wrong to accept donations from tobacco companies. . . . implementing the FCTC provisions is a non-negotiable commitment that we neglect at our peril. Indeed, that shoul
Sep 26, 2012
Jamaica Observer (jm)
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Sep 26, 2012 14:16
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[Jamaica] Counterfeit cigarettes found at Kingston Wharves
May 3, 2012
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
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May 5, 2012 14:11
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[Jamaica] LETTER: Health minister blowing smoke?
Jamaica, despite having ratified the WHO Framework Convention for Tobacco Control in July 2005, has yet to fully satisfy its obligations under the treaty. We fail to enact legislation to ban tobacco advertising and sponsorship, as well as smoking in publ
May 31, 2013
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
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May 31, 2013 11:59
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[Jamaica, South America/Caribbean] FORRESTER: World No Smoking Day: The struggle continues
As we approach the close of the first decade of the FCTC, let us resolve to intensify our lobby for more action, including banishing smoking from our country and world.
May 30, 2013
Jamaica Observer (jm)
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May 30, 2013 01:38
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[Jamaica] Ferguson bats for ban on public smoking
Health Minister, Dr Fenton Ferguson, is calling for public support and understanding as he moves to institute a ban on smoking in public spaces. He says the country must act now given the impact of smoking on young people. Quoting statistics from the 2
May 9, 2013
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
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May 9, 2013 00:33
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[Jamaica] Puffing away billions in public health
Politicians not serious about halting smoking in open spaces - lobbyists
Jun 3, 2012
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
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Jun 4, 2012 12:11
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[Jamaica] Ban on smoking at sporting facilities looms
A proposed regulation, which will form part of the anticipated tobacco law, will see the banning of smoking at sporting venues, including Sabina Park and the National Stadium.
Jun 4, 2012
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
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Jun 4, 2012 11:29