Cervical cancer is most commonly caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Any woman can develop cervical cancer, but certain risk factors can put one at greater risk for developing the disease. Some of these are smoking, having multiple sex partners, and having given birth to three or more children. To prevent this type of cancer,...

The start of the new academic year is days away and some final preparations for students to return to school are now underway. Transitioning from summer holidays to the new school year may not be easy children or for parents. Here are some tips that may help to ease the discomfort of this process: • Shop for school supplies with...

During the Traffic Ticket Amnesty, August - October 2017, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open on Saturdays, eight offices islandwide from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This is in order to facilitate the expected increase in traffic ticket fine payments. The special opening hours on Saturdays will run from August 12, 2017 – October 28, 2017.   Participating offices are:   TAX...

The Government has implemented a Traffic Ticket Amnesty to allow motorists with unpaid traffic ticket fines to make payments without incurring a penalty or interest.  The Amnesty will run from August 2 to October 31, 2017. The amnesty will affect tickets issued between September 1, 2010 and July 31, 2017. The three-month amnesty is being facilitated under the Road Traffic...

The Flag of Jamaica is to be regarded as a sacred emblem of the nation and is to be given due reverence and devotion by all citizens of the country.  The Flag should never be allowed to touch the ground or floor.  The Flag should never be smaller than any other flag flown at the same time. ...

The Jamaica National Flag was first hoisted on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. Design and Colours The flag has a diagonal cross or ‘saltire’ with four triangles in juxtaposition. The flag’s diagonal cross is gold; the top and bottom triangles are green; and the hoist and fly (side) triangles are black. Symbolism “The sun shineth; the land is green; and...

Rita Marley, OD, is a Jamaican musician and philanthropist. She is the widow of famous reggae artist, the late Hon. Robert Nesta Marley, OM. Rita Marley’s singing career began when she and two women formed a group called “The Soulettes” in 1964.  She performed with the group and as a solo artiste throughout the 1960s. During this time, she met...