When it comes to protecting children in schools, the debate should not be about whether children and parents need to make better choices. It should …
Op Eds and Press Releases
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Today, Barbados faces another urgent and escalating public health threat: childhood obesity. The data tells a stark and troubling story. Over the past four decades, …
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School spaces are meant to support children’s wellbeing. So why have unhealthy food and drink brands become such a normal part of the school experience? …
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‘I felt as though the walls were closing in on me, my heart beating out of my chest, struggling for a single breath with a …
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‘I felt as though the walls were closing in on me, my heart beating out of my chest, struggling for a single breath with a …
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In several countries across the Caribbean, a student can leave school in uniform, walk into a nearby shop, or send a quick Instagram message to …
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As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 2007 CARICOM Port of Spain Declaration on NCDs, progress on NCD prevention and control has been slow. …
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“RUN!” “HOME!” “OUT!” across the Caribbean, these were the sounds of childhood, calls that sent us sprinting across fields, dodging outs, and racing for safety. …
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The Caribbean, known for its beaches and climate, now faces serious health challenges. Over half of adults and a third of children are overweight or …
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As a seasoned educator, I have realized that a healthy diet boosts performance in the classroom and in other areas of educational development. In other …