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The Spanish Town Hospital and the St Jago Park Health Centre are reporting major enhancements in the day-to-day operations at both facilities since the implementation of the Electronic Health Records System (EHRS). During a recent tour of both locations Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton heard from doctors that there has been a 50 percent improvement in efficiency when...

William Shakespeare, the late great English playwright, poet, and actor, famously said, "Our doubts are traitors and cause us to miss the good we often might win by fearing to attempt." And that perfectly reflects the story of the 2024 JIS Heritage Photo Competition winner, 24-year-old Jordanne Roache.

Established in London, England, in 1865 by Methodist minister William Booth, The Salvation Army has been changing lives all over the world since then. They have however been in the Caribbean since 1881, as part of their mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and provide for everyone's needs in his name. Regionally, the army has remained present in...

In our Special Feature today, Christmas Day, we revisit our roots with a folk tale of Anansi. ‘Gather round,’ as Veteran Storyteller, Orator and lecturer at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Dr Amina Blackwood Meeks shares one of her favourite Anansi Stories at Christmas.

The young, old and in need came from near, far and surrounding communities in the old capital of Spanish Town to the courtyard of the 25 Barrett Street Salvation Army Spanish Corp church on Thursday December 19 to get their share of Christmas care wrapped in a shopping bag of groceries. Members of the church spared a few hours to...

Christmas is typically a time when family and friends get together to reminisce, have fun and enjoy what the season has to offer. However, for various reasons many persons are unable to do the same, and end up spending the period alone. Today, Licensed Associate Psychologist and Founder of I Evolve Global, Sherika Anderson, shares several strategies persons can use...

With the power of golf, seasoned professional golfer Bill Williams has dedicated himself to using the game to improve the lives of young people in unstable communities on the north coast of Jamaica. With more than 44 years of experience in the game, Mr. Williams led the creation of a groundbreaking program in 2004 that is now known as the...

“There is nothing wrong with Jamaica that cannot be fixed with what is right with Jamaica” is the mantra of the Governor General’s I Believe Initiative, which recently recruited a new cohort of Jamaicans 18 years and older, passionate about positively impacting community and country to serve.

The holiday season is a time of joy, gifts, and merriment however, sadly it’s also a period of increased road crashes that often result in serious injury, and sometimes death. Already, there have been 298 traffic crashes that have resulted in 346 deaths as at December 13. On today’s programme, we’ll share how you can help to save a life...

A big part of the holiday festivities includes the hosting of parties and the exchanging of gifts. Even though we seldom make the link between these activities and energy consumption, it’s an ever-present reality. Listen up, as we share more tips on how you can enjoy an energy Efficient Christmas.

The sunshine city of Portmore in St Catherine is expanding, as more persons are planting roots in the municipality. IN recent times, Portmore has become the largest residential area on the island and the demand for basic services is expanding. One such demand is quality healthcare, with the nearest hospital in Spanish Town. There are a few health centers spread...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills, and Information recently presented awards to 32 students who made the transition to secondary school this September in honor of their outstanding achievement on the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Four top performing students, from primary and all-age schools, received special awards valued at $180,000 each. The remaining 28 students – 14 girls and...