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                Several high-school boys in St. Thomas are benefitting under a domestic and gender-based violence sensitization initiative underway in the parish.   Dubbed, ‘Echoes of Change: The Problem with the P’, the programme was the brainchild of the Angelic Ladies Society who have partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ St. Thomas Teen...

Stress is something that everyone has gone through at some point in their lives. Whether you've felt burdened by life's stresses, expenses, or health issues, you can all relate to the stress that comes with anticipating that big test or exam. With the first in a series of Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations scheduled for next Thursday February 20 on...

How well do you know your numbers? No, I’m not talking about how well you can count or how well you can manage your finances. Even though those are important, I’m actually talking about some important stats about your overall health. Things such as your blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and so on. Many Jamaicans are unaware of their...

Striving for Excellence…Exceeding Expectations is what student of the Clarendon based Central High School have been doing for the past 60 years. Founded in 1965, Central High School, according to Acting Principal Mrs. Uvalyn Dailey Ridge, got its start as a Senior school catering to students who were not successful in the Common Entrance Examinations.

A new immunohistochemistry (IHC) machine, which was installed at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, was commissioned into service on January 15. The machine valued at US$419,584.38, is intended to strengthen the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ capabilities in managing breast cancer analysis, diagnosis and treatment. The Ministry partnered with Roche, one of the largest biotechnical companies globally, for...

The United States has announced new immigration policy measures, which includes the mass deportation of illegal migrants. The Jamaican Government is aware of the new measures and is assessing its potential impact on Jamaica.

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) successfully concluded its multinational, multidomain, and multiagency event dubbed ‘Exercise Event Horizon’ from January 12 to 26. We bring you highlights from the military exercise.  

If you live in the Negril area or you’re just looking for something unique, filled with fun, entertainment as well as health and wellness in the mix then a stop at the Wavs Beach on February 8 – 9 will do the trick. The operators of Wavs Beach in partnership with the Westmoreland Health Department and other partners are hosting...

Research indicates that there is a high level of emotional trauma among youngsters in Western Jamaica. To address this issue, the government revised its policies to deal with psychosocial trauma through the Citizen Security Plan. The tangible and sustainable solution was the establishment of a Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre in St. James, to provide integrated health services to children...

It’s International Day of Education and on today’s programme, we explore AI and Education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is nothing new, as the term was first coined as far back as the 1950s. President of the Jamaica Artificial Intelligence Association and an AI researcher, Matthew Stone, explained that AI is the process of...

On January 10, 1977, a gift from the Government and the people of Cuba to Jamaica, was unpacked for the first time to students and staff. This was the day Jose Marti Technical High school opened its doors to foster academic and educational development, empowering minds and shaping futures. At their recent Founder's Day celebration, the school reaffirmed their commitment...

The aroma and the taste of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is a must have for any coffee lover. Some drink it with milk others like it with sugar. Whatever your preference, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee stands tall among the world’s best. Because this iconic beverage was so good, some years ago the people of Japan decided to pause for an...