With the new school year well on its way, students would do well to assess and seek to improve their study strategies. Here are some tips that can help you to get the most from study sessions and make this school year a productive one: Before you start: • Take clear and comprehensive notes during classes. Write down the main...

A power of attorney is the legal authorisation of a person (appointee) to act on the behalf of another (donor) in business, judicial or personal affairs. Authorisation is granted by the donor. The appointee may be anyone of the donor’s choosing, aged 18 years or older. Types There are several different kinds of power of attorney. These include: • General...

As of January 1, 2019 the Government will impose a ban on single use plastic bags, straws and polystyrene. The ban covers the importation, manufacture and distribution of the materials. The plastic bags to be banned are those that are commonly referred to a ‘scandal bags’ or other bags with dimensions of 24 inches by 24 inches or less. Bags...

Starting in the 2018-2019 academic year, students will sit the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). PEP will replace the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) as the national secondary school placement test. The main objective of PEP is to enhance the academic and critical thinking capabilities, and creativity of students by the end of primary level education. Students entering Grade Six in...

In an effort to improve the safety and security of Jamaican citizens, in March 2018 the Ministry of National Security implemented JamaicaEye. It is the national closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system that allows registered private citizens to share footage from their cameras with the local authorities free of cost. JamaicaEye’s primary aim is to use digital imagery to detect...

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the most common non-communicable disease (NCD) in Jamaica and one of the five leading causes of death among the population. It is caused by abnormally high tension (or pressure) in the arteries – the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Blood pressure is measured...

Any offensive communication sent to an individual with the intent to cause harm and slander is referred to as Malicious Communication. Examples include: internet trolling, publishing and distributing obscene writings, drawings and photographs and making devices or data available to communicate in an offensive manner. In Jamaica persons who are affected can seek redress as they are protected by the...