Deborah Charles in a September 2020 photo.

West K’town ‘laboured under the burden’ of poor representation — Debbie

The ruling Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) candidate for West Kingstown, Deborah “Debbie” Charles has asked constituents to ditch current MP, Daniel Cummings of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP)…

23 Sep 2020 7:18PM

Politics

Minister of Health, Senator Luke Browne. (File photo)

‘Heart wrenching’ stories about dengue impact on students — minister

23 Sep 2020 2:04PM

Minister of Health, Senator Luke Browne. (iWN file photo)

Minister was visiting school as his ministry briefed nation on dengue outbreak

23 Sep 2020 1:30PM

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Simone Keizer-Beache. (iWN file photo)

CMO suggests students be allowed to wear long sleeves to protect against mosquitoes

23 Sep 2020 6:37AM

Dr. Jose Davy, an infectious diseases specialist, speaking at the Ministry of Health Press conference in Kingstown on Tuesday. (iWN photo)

Day 4 critical for persons with dengue — disease specialist

23 Sep 2020 6:25AM

Dr. Mishka Duncan-Adams, consultant paediatrician at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, speaking at the press conference on Tuesday. (iWN photo)

Hydration extremely important in children with dengue

While hydration is important for patients with dengue, this is especially the case for young children, a physician has warned. “For emphasis, the warning signs, and the public must get…

23 Sep 2020 6:17AM

Health