Warning: Smoking Kills
On Monday, July 15, a group of Jamaicans took to the streets of Half Way Tree, St Andrew, in support of the ban on smoking in public places. The ban came into effect that day. The march was organised...
View ArticleHistorical Sites In Jamaica – Part 2
It’s Travel Tuesday again and we continue our trek across Jamaica, marvelling at the island’s rich historical sites. This week, we go to Portland, St Andrew and Kingston. Portland Portland Parish...
View ArticleImage Of The Week – Tessanne Fever In Half Way Tree
Jamaicans at home and abroad gathered in front of any available screen on Tuesday, December 17, anxiously awaiting the moment when our songbird, Tessanne Chin would be crowned the Season 5 winner of...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 4, 2014
FBI-Style Agency – Bad News For Crooks, Bunting Threatens. The Jamaican Government is set to announce today a seismic shakeup of the country’s law-enforcement landscape with the creation of what...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 25, 2014
Holness: Vindictive PNP Keeping Bus Fare Protesters At Bay. Opposition Leader Andrew Holness has expressed confidence that there is a strong wave of underground support for this morning’s scheduled...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 26, 2014
Sugar-Cane Power – Pan Carib To Generate Electricity From Bagasse. The Chinese-owned Pan Caribbean Sugar Company Limited is powering up its generators in order to use bagasse to produce energy to slash...
View ArticleParish Facts – Portland, St Thomas, Kingston & St Andrew
This week, we conclude our Parish Facts series by venturing east to the county of Surrey, to cover Portland, St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew. Portland Originally created in 1723, the parish was named...
View ArticleThe Jamaicans’ Guide to Watching the Olympics
Rio 2016 promises to be an Olympics like no other for Team Jamaica. Both Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce are going for historic three-peats. New kid on the block Elaine Thompson is in dangerous...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 15, 2016
The Greatest – Bolt Sprints To Historic Third Olympic 100m Title. Everything stood still. even the lottery draw in Jamaica was delayed, but Usain Bolt hit the jackpot last night, continuing his…Read...
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The Importance of Coral Reefs – Value, Threats, Actions To Take
Coral reef on Pedro Bank. Photo: © Tim Calver Coral reefs are beautiful, complex ecosystems that support countless plant and animal species and are essential for maintaining a healthy ocean. Found...
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Tree Planting (and Maintenance), Climate Action and Me
Tree planting is a long standing activity that has been promoted by the non-profit and public sectors. Did you also know that March 21 was established as the International Day of Forests by a...
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List: COVID-19 Response Measures
Here’s a list of COVID-19 response measures announced by the Government of Jamaica and the Private Sector – so far – to help us navigate this challenging time. This does not include the health sector...
View ArticleZero Hour: Our Region in the Face of the Pandemic
The following is an op-ed piece by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the United Nations’ Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), on the economic and social consequences of...
View Article4 Financial Quotes to Increase Your Wealth
Michelle Sinclair-Doyley of JMMB gives some of her favourite philosophical quotes that have guided her and hopes that they will guide you towards your journey of a wealthier life: 1. “How many...
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COVID-19: Official Press Releases From The Ministry of Health And Wellness
COVID-19 Official Press Releases and Other Official Information From The Ministry of Health and Wellness and The Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton Click here for COVID-19: Press Releases and Documents...
View ArticleHow To: Protect Yourself In Case Of A Fire
How To: Protect Yourself In Case Of A Fire The last thing you want to do at the time of a fire is to be thinking about your escape route, trying to figure out your next move or have malfunctioning...
View Article10 Facts On Mental Health
The following information was published in The Gleaner with information from the World Health Organization. Mental illness is real, here are 10 facts concerning mental health from around the world: 1....
View Article7 Tips: How To Eat Healthy And Enjoyably
The following information was published in The Gleaner Help Guide How To: Eat Healthy And Enjoyably It is possible to eat healthy and enjoy the foods you’re eating at the same time. Healthy eating does...
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COVID-19: Press Releases And Documents Related To Official Government Actions
COVID-19: Press Releases and Documents Related to Official Government Actions Click here for COVID-19: Official Press Releases From The Ministry Of Health And Wellness In reverse chronological order:...
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