Planting Trees to Curb Climate Change
There are few things as relaxing as lounging beneath the cool shade of a tree and listening to the rustle of its leaves in a …
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Assistance for Youth Substance Abusers
Substance abuse can affect the development of a young person’s brain, which in turn, lessens their ability to resolve conflicts. This is according to the …
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Adopting a Jamaican Child: For the Overseas Applicant
Providing a safe and caring environment in which to be nurtured is one of the most beautiful and rewarding gifts one can give a child. …
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Homelessness and Government Initiatives
“A real concern” is how the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) describes the condition of more than 2,000 homeless who take refuge …
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Parenting in the Pandemic
A parent’s job includes being on call 24 hours a day, performing extensive duties and receiving no salary. It is a job that became even …
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Backyard Gardening – Buried treasure awaits in your backyard!
Are you interested in starting a garden but are unsure of how to begin? Rest assured, creating your own backyard garden isn’t a difficult undertaking …
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How to Obtain a Driver’s Licence
Tired of waiting at the bus stop? Is the thought of being squeezed in with other commuters too nerve-wracking? Combine these with COVID-19-induced anxiety and …
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E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS)
Launched on March 6, 2021, the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) was implemented as a part of the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ) efforts to allow …
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COVID-19 Vaccines: Myths and Facts
Jamaicans now have the opportunity to be vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19), which has infected over 47,000 people since the first reported case in March …
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COVID-19 and Exercise
Regular physical activity is essential to physical and mental health. The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) recommends that Jamaicans use the additional time that …
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Colon Cancer: Knowing Your Risks and How to Cope
As reported by the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), colon cancer (colorectal cancer) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Jamaica. In 2018, 642 …
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Get the Facts – Jamaica’s Vaccination Programme
Beginning in March 2021, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has made arrangements for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to the Jamaican public. Vaccinations will be …
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Get the Facts: Support Mechanisms for Persons with Down Syndrome
In Jamaica, there is an incidence of Down syndrome (DS) for 1 in every 868 live births, as reported by the Jamaica Down’s Syndrome Foundation …
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Get the Facts – Endometriosis Awareness
Endometriosis Awareness is observed during the month of March. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the chronic condition, which affects over 100,000 women in …
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Get the Facts: Rights of a Consumer
World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) is observed on March 15 annually to promote the basic rights of all consumers and to ensure that those rights …
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Get the Facts – Electronic Land Registration System
The Electronic Land Registration System is a project of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Planning Institute of …
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Get The Facts- Your Heart and COVID-19
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), through its 2019 Economic and Social Survey, states that non-communicable diseases (which includes heart disease), remains the leading cause …
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Get the Facts: NHT Benefits for Disabled Persons
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is the organisation set up by the Government of Jamaica to provide housing solutions to its contributors at affordable interest …
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Get the Facts: Child Support in Jamaica
In the first quarter of 2020, nearly 50% of cases seen at the Kingston and St. Andrew Family Court were related to child support. Child …
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Get the Facts: Epilepsy Awareness
The World Health Organization (WHO) states there are around 50 million people living with epilepsy globally. Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable disease of the brain. …
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