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[Caribbean, Jamaica] PAHO/WHO Supports a Smoke-Free Environment
The Jamaica Office of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) recognizes the efforts made by the Ministry of Health to protect the rights of local citizens to a tobacco free environment. Last week on National World Diab
Nov 23, 2012
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Nov 23, 2012 14:58
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[Jamaica] Beware! Cigarette companies luring kids into smoking with technology
The Heart Foundation of Jamaica is warning parents to be even more vigilant, as cigarette and tobacco companies have stepped up their use of technology and mobile applications to entice individuals to smoke. Speaking at a forum yesterday, Executive Dire
Nov 23, 2012
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Nov 23, 2012 14:52
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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
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Nov 23, 2012 11:41
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Jamaican cigar exporter to take on home market
Now the Adam siblings are about to take on the tiny Jamaican cigar market, where tobacco consumption is baked into the culture but is mostly confined to cigarettes. Barrington Cigars already has a slice of the local market but cigar consumption is large
Nov 7, 2012
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Nov 7, 2012 22:08
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Alcohol and tobacco among substances most abused by Jamaicans
Two legal and easily accessible substances have become a growing cause for worry, having been listed as the substances most abused by Jamaicans. According to the National Council on Drug Abuse, alcohol and tobacco are among the top three most abused sub
Nov 7, 2012
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Nov 7, 2012 21:06
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[Jamaica] Tobacco smoking among youth
Oct 31, 2012
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Oct 31, 2012 18:39
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[Jamaica] WIGNALL: Smoking, drinking and playing political games
I have sat on scholarship committees for Carreras, a company manufacturing cigarettes. When bright youngsters seeking scholarships sit at the head of the table and make their pitch, some nervously, I do not suddenly get the impression that they are unawa
Oct 18, 2012
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Oct 18, 2012 07:48
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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
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Sep 26, 2012 14:16
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[Jamaica] $200m uncustomed 'Craven A' cigarettes seized at wharf
Two hundred million dollars worth of uncustomed "Craven A" cigarettes were seized at the Kingston Container Terminal today.
Sep 24, 2012
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Sep 25, 2012 04:51
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[Jamaica] Carreras looking to buy local tobacco
THERE may be a boon on the horizon for local tobacco farmers as cigarette marketing and distribution company Carreras Ltd is making plans to purchase from them to supply the global market.
Sep 3, 2012
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Sep 4, 2012 12:00