Born in Leeds, England, to a Barbadian mother and Jamaican father, Yona Knight-Wisdom began his diving ambitions in 2004 at the age of 9 after catching the eye of a talent scout who visited his school.
With the 2024/25 new school year now in full swing, students, teachers and staff at Mount Moriah Primary School in St. Ann and Pisgah Primary and Infant school in St. Elizabeth are eager for the commencement of work to upgrade the infrastructure of their schools. $380 million will be invested for expansion and rehabilitation projects through a partnership between the...
A multimillion-dollar oxygen plant is now officially operational at the regional hospital, a well-needed upgrade to a facility that is a beacon of hope in the heart of the parish. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into this transformative development
In the heart of Buff Bay, Portland, a beacon of hope is rising. A new state-of-the-art facility promises to revolutionize healthcare access for 25,000 residents. Journey with us as we take a look at what this new facility has to offer. Built at a cost of $300 million by the National Health Fund (NHF), the facility is designed to provide...
Picture this: a place of worship transformed into a wellness wonderland. That's exactly what happened at a recent health and Wellness fair hosted by the Blue Mountain Seventh Day Baptist. We're diving in to see how they combined faith and fitness.
This summer, brother and sister duo Rhys and Mariah Greenland, are leading the charge to help those in need by organizing and distributing gently used uniforms, PE supplies, and other school-related materials through their initiative UniCycle Jamaica, a back-to-school textile recycling program.
Every heartbeat matters. Every breath counts. When life hangs in the balance, the care you receive can make all the difference. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is introducing a new model of critical care that promises to redefine patient care. Stay tuned as we explore how this innovative approach is set to transform lives right here in Jamaica.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics comes to an end this weekend, many may describe Jamaica’s championships as bittersweet (aigre-doux), with many highly anticipated athletes suffering some Ls due to injury or just not winning the medals that fans were hoping for. Nevertheless, there were moments that embodied the Olympic spirit and inspired genuine patriotism. These ten Jamaican Paris Olympic moments...
Since 2011, Toni-Ann Williams has competed in gymnastics for Jamaica, and she became the nation's first Olympian gymnast when she went to the Rio Olympics in Brazil in 2016. Going into the Olympics she knew she would be writing Olympic history for the nation, and she says the experience brought a ton of pressure, especially as the road wasn't without...
People with dyslexia often have a unique way of thinking, a fresh perspective that can be a real asset in the workplace. But too often, their potential is overlooked because of challenges with reading and writing. Today, we dive into the world of dyslexia, exploring the hurdles these minds encounter and learning how to harness their extraordinary abilities on the...
Last week we learned that PLAY can be incredibly therapeutic…Especially when it involves role-play! This summer, Lynier Watson organized her Christian Theatre Camp production “Heavy Rains” not expecting that cast and crew would literally have to weather a storm, aka Hurricane Beryl, to make their final presentation! Stay tuned for more.
le numéro un Mondial, la première fois - The World number one, the first time. Jamaica has had quite a number of these in the Olympic games in the years we’ve been participating. Our first non-track medal 1980 Moscow Olympics David Weller, Jamaica’s first Olympic equestrian competitor Samantha Albert London 2012, and today we speak with Jamaica’s first Olympic gymnast...
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