September 8, 2022 will be forever etched in history as it marks the day when the longest-serving female British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeen, Scotland. She had served as the Queen of England for over 70 years. Since her passing, there have been several changes. Political Changes  The Royal Family now has a new line...

“We are well on our way to achieving our 2022 projections of total visitor arrivals of 3.2 million and total revenue of US$3.3 billion, well before 2024, we will have 4.5 million visitors,” said Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett in highlighting the achievements of the sector. With Tourism being the largest income earner for Jamaica, the Government continues to...

There are several safety protocols that must be observed to satisfy the Government of Jamaica before transporting human remains by sea or air whether in a casket or an urn. Process 1. Get written permission from the relevant authority in the area where the death occurred. 2. Contact the local funeral home in the country where the deceased resided at...

Midwives are specialist nurses who manage the reproductive health of women of childbearing age, including mothers, expectant mothers, and ladies desiring to become pregnant. They are also trained to deal with the healthcare of children up to the age of six. According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), there is an ongoing need for midwives. Currently, Jamaica requires...

The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey dedicated his life to the upliftment of people of African descent. He believed that self-reliance was a major means by which the oppressed could attain their freedom. As the anniversary of Garvey’s birth, August 17, approaches, we take a look at Garvey’s thoughts on self-reliance. Garvey called for his followers to establish businesses and...

Today is the 135th anniversary of the birthday of The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a political leader and National Hero. He was appointed posthumously in 1969 by the Jamaican Government. In remembrance of a hero for the ages, this article reflects on Garvey’s life and legacy. Early Years and Personal Life The Right Excellent Marcus Garvey was born on...

The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey believed that all people of African descent had strong connections to Africa through their shared ancestry. He made a global appeal for unity and migration to Africa. These, in Garvey’s view, would remove the scourge of discrimination faced in other countries and allow for self-government. In the lead-up to August 17, the 135th anniversary...