Caribbean Institute for Sustainable Island Living

08/07/2024

We need to assist low-income home owners with a basic design that meets CUBiC within their financial constraints. This kind of damage is avoidable. We must also educate our informal construction sector on best practices.

29/05/2024

From the desk of Dr VJ - Earth Doctor

As my contribution to the sidebar meeting on Climate Change - Environmental Legislation taking place at the SIDS4 conference in Antigua, I share updated detailed analysis on the Legal Institutional and Legislative Framework for Environment, climate Change and Blue Economy in the OECS.

Dr. Valma Jessamy is an environmental engineering scientist and development expert with over 30 years of experiencing working within the nexus of academia/research, policy and practice. Dr Jessamy is also holds a Post Graduate certificate in Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis for Harvard University and Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London.
Go to Caribbean Institute for Sustainable Island Living or World Bank for links to documents. www.sustainableislandliving.org

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Dr VJ - Earth Doctor

29/11/2023

From the desk of Dr VJ - Earth Doctor

In solidarity we at Jessamine Eden Wellness Farms will plant some of our clones made of genetically verified Trinitario cacao with 67% Criollo. However, this is not the best time for planting as within days we will be entering the seasonal dry season.
At Jessamine Eden Wellness Farms we plant during the months of June to August so the plants have sufficient time to establish themselves ahead of the dry season.
We share a map of the seasonal rainfall for the island of Grenada.

24/11/2023

If you are worried that people will forget you when you are gone, plant trees!

15/07/2022

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15/07/2022

19/10/2021

'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams' Eleanor Roosevelt. Today, we are elated to announce that our 2021 intern Keisha Charles has been accepted into the St.George's University's Biology programme. Keisha says she excited about the journey which takes her one step closer to her dream of becoming a doctor. She will be mentored by CISIL Director Dr. Triston Smith, an Interventional Cardiologist practicing in the United States, who studied at the St.George's University and in Cuba. Smith hails from Gouyave, where Keisha is from. At CISIL, we are very proud of Keisha and we will support her in realizing her dream.

17/09/2021

As we bring the curtains down on Caribbean Wellness Week, enjoy this presentation by Nutritionist Dr. Lydia Browne on the topic, 'Beyond COVID-19, Food as Medicine.'

15/09/2021

As we continue to celebrate Caribbean Wellness Week, listen to this interesting clip from Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Triston Smith who speaks about why our imported lifestyle is doing more harm than good to Caribbean societies.

14/09/2021

Happy Caribbean Wellness Week. In our first video this week, Interventional Cardiologist and CISIL Director Dr.Triston Smith examines the topic, 'Decolonizing Caribbean Food and Health Care System.'

11/09/2021

Happy Caribbean Wellness Day. Take time to make your health and wellness a priority in these unprecedented times.

08/09/2021

Our 2021 Summer Internship has ended. Here's what we have been up to in the last six weeks.