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Citizens are being encouraged to exercise caution when using candles, because improper candle use can significantly increase the risk of fires in the home.

The 2025/2026 parliamentary year kickstarted on Thursday February 13 with the annual ceremonial opening of parliament. Onlookers, first-timers, repeat attendees, teachers, students, and residents from near and far lined the streets of Duke Street, Downtown Kingston to witness the pomp and pageantry of the march to Gordon House led by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and leader of the Opposition...

The good book says, two is better than one. Can you imagine being on a journey trying to build something great with the right unwavering help around? This can make a difference in how well you are able to finish and finish well. That’s the idea behind the new strategic partnership between Jamaica and the Philippines with the recent signing...

                      Track 6 on the 1975 album released by Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter, Burning Spear, alleges that “No one remembers Old Marcus Garvey” but recent events happily disprove this hypothesis. On January 19, 2025, one of the final acts of outgoing former US President, Joe Biden, was the posthumous pardon...

                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...