“Many people think water simply comes from their pipes, we turn off and turn on, we don’t appreciate water until it’s gone,” Chief Hydrologist, Geoffrey Marshall at the Water Resources Authority (WRA) has expressed. Water is one of the most important components of life as it is used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. According to the WRA, Jamaica’s...

All individuals preparing to work in food-handling establishments are required by law to have a food handler's permit prior to employment, regardless of their role. Persons enrolled in hospitality and catering programmes who are required to handle food as part of their course of study also need permits. The Application Process Applicants are required to provide a form of valid...

Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication and is an essential part of the history of Jamaican society. The art of storytelling has served to convey vital knowledge and information through generations. During and immediately following slavery on the island, enslaved Africans would gather at nights to exchange stories and play music. Traditions and stories have been passed...

World Kidney Day is observed in the month of March annually to raise awareness for the importance of kidneys and to foster support for kidney disease (renal disease). According to a 2018 Culture, Health, Arts, Sports Education (CHASE) Fund Report, the final stage of kidney disease is affecting around 1,500 Jamaicans, and that number is expected to double by 2023....

As part of Vision 2030, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is seeking to strengthen the advancement of health among Jamaicans by encouraging individuals to “seek environments that minimise exposure to hazards and practice healthy lifestyles…”. Green spaces are areas of vegetated land within urban areas. These spaces are set apart for recreational use, for example, community gardens, parks and playing...

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) has approved the full resumption of face-to-face learning effective Monday, March 7, 2022. In order to decrease the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) MOEY and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) have outlined after-school protocols for protecting children who are returning to school as well as the adults who interact with them....

Agriculture is an essential contributor to the Jamaican economy, accounting for nine per cent of Jamaica’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020. The sector is also crucial to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition as well as promote sustainable agriculture. Considering the importance of this industry, the Government...