National Heritage Week
Our heritage is one of the most crucial parts of our identity as Jamaicans. Heritage celebrations help to preserve this identity and our culture, which …
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Plant a tree on National Tree Planting Day
Plant a Tree on National Tree Planting Day National Tree Planting Day is celebrated on the first Friday in October each year and …
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Government Support for the Elderly
Approximately 31.8 per cent of households today have at least one member who is 60 years or older. According to the Planning Institute of Jamaica …
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Home Ownership Arrangements
Many people value owning a home because of the security and peace of mind it provides. Additionally, home ownership is recognised as a worthy investment …
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Putting Things in Gear – How to get a Provisional Driver’s Licence
A provisional driver’s licence must be obtained and held for six months before you are able to apply for any other type of driver’s licence. …
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CPR Saves Lives
“Anyone, anywhere and at any time may have a breathing problem that requires CPR to save their life,” this is according to an official at …
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PEP Awardees and the School Transfer Process
Awarding students a place in a secondary school is the responsibility of The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI). The results of the Primary …
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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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