When it comes to health, a rule of thumb for many doctors is “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This means encouraging patients to do regular screening exams and checkups to identify underlying issues and take preventative actions before they get worse. While most persons agree with this approach, one of the major factors preventing them...
With Jamaica’s road fatalities reaching 336 up to November 21, the topic of seat belt safety can never be overstated. On Duh Road today, the National Road Safety Council, NRSC, shares a timely reminder of how important it is to buckle up. Stay tuned.
As the severity of the damage caused by hurricane melissa lurks, many children have still not gone back to school. As a result, another danger looms, that is accidental poisoning.
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want an opportunity to discuss the future of the sector with like-minded persons, then mark your calendars for November 27-28. Over both days the JN Foundation in collaboration with The University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Education and the Dudley Grant Early Childhood Resource Centre will host a two-day regional...
The World Bank has confirmed that total damages from Hurricane Melissa are estimated at over US $8.8 representing 41 percent of the country’s gross domestic product in 2024. Addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday, director for Caribbean Countries at the World Bank Lilia Burunciuc, outlined that their assessment focuses only on the physical damage done to the...
Dudley Grant is often referred to as “the “Father of Early Childhood Development” in Jamaica and by extension the region, because of his extensive work in this area with policymakers and other stakeholders at a time when Early Childhood Development was not identified as priority. The JN Foundation and the University of the West Indies School of Education, Dudley Grant...
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