Little Mikayla-Ann Henry wanted watermelons. But, instead of asking her mom to purchase the fruit, the then four-year-old and her brother, Matthew-Aiden, six, asked for help to plant the seeds that would bear the juicy treat they desired. It was this interest from her children that led Grace Henry to develop Budding Farmers Jamaica, an entity that introduces farming to...

‘Reigniting A Nation for Greatness’ is the theme of this year’s ‘Jamaica 60’ celebrations. But for one purpose-driven Jamaican, the reignition in 2022 is quite personal and, like Jamaica, she, too, is poised for greater things. The name Tishauna Mullings is well-known across some of the most decorated spaces locally and internationally. A youth leader, community builder, speaker, life coach...

Jamaica is the sole country globally that dedicates an entire month -May- to activities focusing on children. The concept was actively promoted by Jamaican paediatrician, Dr. Cecily Williams (December 2, 1893 to July 13, 1992), who was globally noted for her discovery of and research into kwashiorkor, a condition of advanced malnutrition, and campaign against the use of sweetened condensed...

The agricultural industry should benefit from activities by 2022 Jamaica 4-H Clubs Youth Ambassadors, in the areas of animal services and pesticide eradication. Female Ambassador and student at the Manning’s School, Buena Walters, says she will be entering college soon to pursue veterinary medicine. Meanwhile, Male Ambassador, Dishon Francis, shares that he has created an insect repellant and compost product...

Children with disabilities are calling for greater inclusion and acceptance by society, noting that they are just as capable and important as able-bodied children. “I want both the disabled and the able-bodied persons to be on the same level,” said 17-year-old McKayla Fitzgerald, who is deaf. “There is no disparity, no difference, we just want equality,” she added. McKayla, who...

Improving literacy and academic performance at the Primary level was the driving force behind Thursday’s (May 19) Region four Regional Literacy Fair 2022, held at the Flanker Primary School in St. James. The annual event was held under the theme ‘Literacy: Bridging the Gap; Unlocking the Future’ and featured 25 schools across Region four that consists of the parishes of...

The Government continues to facilitate youth participation at all levels of decision-making, through initiatives such as the Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica (YACJ). Launched in 2016 by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, the Council seeks to provide for continuous engagement of young people in the policy and programming actions of the Government of Jamaica. This is through, among...

Youth Farmer, Toni-Ann Lalor, who dreams of revolutionising the agricultural industry, is the first Jamaican to win the annual United Nations World Pageant, which was held in New Delhi, India, from May 2 to 7. The pageant seeks to identify the world’s best Community Service or Tourism Ambassadors, to foster international friendships and understanding with cultural harmony. Miss Lalor was...

Business executive, and youth mentor, the Hon. Ian Forbes, who will be officially installed as Custos of St. Andrew on May 12, wants to continue to create positive pathways for young people. Mr. Forbes, who is the Managing Director of Sherwin Williams West Indies Limited, received his introduction to community involvement from the Scout Movement, in which his parents gave...