6 Things You Need To Know Today – January 6, 2013
1. Roger Calls In Pamela – Millions Moved Through Irrigation Agency Before 2011 General Election. Agriculture Minister Roger Clarke has ordered a probe into the operations of the National Irrigation...
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‘No Need To Panic’ – Bird Flu Alert Standard Procedure For WHO, Says Health Official. Despite reports that Jamaica and other countries in the Caribbean region have been put on alert for the deadly...
View Article5 Facts – Parents Month
November is Parents Month, which has been observed annually since 2000. This Fact Friday, we share some information about the history of Parents Month and it’s objectives, along with useful parenting...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – December 12, 2013
Hope For Cancer Fight: Gov’t Closer To Securing Critical Treatment Machines. Funding is now in place for the purchase of a state-of-the-art machine to be used in the provision of cancer care… Read more...
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IV Fluid Crisis – ‘People Are Going To Die’ As Hospitals Face Shortage. A severe shortage of intravenous fluids which had impacted two-thirds of United States hospitals in February is now being felt in...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – January 6, 2015
Bus Fare Rollback? The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is currently conducting an analysis of falling fuel prices to determine if the savings are enough to roll back bus fares, but one economist...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – May 7, 2015
Two Children Disappear, One Said Abducted. For more than a day, Phaedra Martin, the six-year-old who was reportedly abducted in Tuesday’s brazen midday attack on Ransford Avenue in St Andrew, remains...
View Article5 Things You Need To Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
June is being observed as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (ABAM) in the United States. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, which describes a set of symptoms that can include...
View ArticleCaribbean Wellness Day 2015 – A Focus On Healthy Ageing
Saturday, September 12 marked the eighth observance of Caribbean Wellness Day across the region. Inaugurated in 2008, Caribbean Wellness Day is an annual event which provides an opportunity to increase...
View ArticleWorld Mental Health Day: Dignity in Mental Health
Tomorrow, October 10, will be observed as World Mental Health Day. This year, the day’s theme is “Dignity in Mental Health.” This theme raises the question of what it means to facilitate dignity in...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – December 17, 2015
Beating Ban Stands – Amid Opposition Calls, Education Ministry Stresses Corporal Punishment Remains Against School Regulations. Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Youth Senator Kamina Johnson...
View ArticlePhysical Activity Can Save Your Life!
Yesterday marked the beginning of National Physical Activity Week, which emphasises the importance of regular physical activity as a way of preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – September 6, 2016
OCG Probes PNP – Contractor General Orders Party Bigwigs To Explain Kickback Allegations. The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) has stepped into the People’s National Party (PNP)...
View ArticleFilmed in Jamaica
Sports, food, music and language are some of the many aspects of Jamaican culture that have made the little Caribbean island an international juggernaut. However, how many people think of movies when...
View ArticleCSEC & CAPE Study Tips
The exam period can be a nerve wracking time for Jamaican students, as everyone aims to do their best in their CSEC and CAPE exams. Too often students aren’t even sure where or how to begin studying,...
View ArticleJamaican Folklore
Folklore is the traditional stories and beliefs that are passed down in a society from generation to generation, mostly through word of mouth. Jamaican folklore involves many spirits or mythical...
View Article6 Things To Know About The Jamaica Social Stock Exchange
In early 2019, the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) launched an initiative called the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE). We’ve got the basics about what it is, why it was launched, who is it for, how...
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Jamaica’s Decade of Taxation
Jamaica has recovered from the precipice of recession and stagnation and has seen several consecutive quarters of economic expansion. This has come with the assistance of the IMF, the close monitoring...
View Article2019 List of Summer Camps for Kids/Teens
Summer is here and there are many activities and programs for kids and teenagers. Summer is a great time to explore, learn new things and make new friends. From art to sports to the environment to...
View ArticleThe Legend of Annie Palmer – The White Witch of Rose Hall?
Jamaica is home to many legends and stories, one of which surrounds Annie Palmer, very often dubbed the “White Witch of Rose Hall.” The legend dictates that Annie Palmer was born in England and moved...
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