Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent. Many see it as a time for reflecting on the life and sacrifices of Jesus Christ; a time of fasting, prayer and penitence before Easter.
Cancer is one of the 5 leading causes of death in the Caribbean. Cancer treatment is also expensive, resulting in limited access for several poor Jamaicans.Today we’ll take a look at some of the common cancers affecting Jamaicans and how the government is seeking make treatment more affordable and accessible.
The Government will continue work to strengthen the country’s resistance to the negative impacts of climate change, under the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR II).
Business Process Outsourcing, BPO, which involves subcontracting various business-related operations to a third party provider, is considered one of the most promising areas for spurring job creation and development in the Jamaican economy.
We look at some of the work and initiatives of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) as it helps to boost and strengthen the Science and Technology sector.
The United States embassy recently announced the introduction of visa requirements for Farm workers on the H-2A programme beginning February 19. Today we’ll examine this new requirement and what it means for Jamaican Farm Workers.
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