What began as a small idea born from a public health inspection quickly became a life-changing initiative for the residents of Thompson Town in Clarendon. The large-scale community clean-up project, which took place last week, was not only the...
Amid the rush of activities at Tuesday’s wellness fair, hosted at Hope Gardens in St Andrew, 81-year-old Vernice Gray was proof that strength and success have no age limit in Jamaican agriculture. A farmer for just four years, Gray is living...
Reflecting on the challenges faced over the past year, Anthony Black, a farmer from St Catherine, is one of many recipients who shared his gratitude after receiving a significant agricultural gift aimed at supporting his pepper-farming efforts....
With just over four years left to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says urgent action is needed, following a 2022 Financial Literacy Baseline Survey by the Bank of Jamaica that has...
In the current Jamaican job market, one thing has become painfully clear to many job-seekers: applying for a job can feel like casting your hopes into a black hole. Despite the effort that goes into perfecting a resume, tailoring a cover letter,...
In a world where toddlers speak with American accents before they can tie their shoelaces, media professionals in Jamaica are pushing to teach children about their roots through homegrown television. As Jamaican children spend more time in front...
Under the blazing midday sun, a crowd of devout Christians gathered on the streets of Kingston to take part in a moving re-enactment of the Passion of Jesus Christ – a cherished tradition held each year on Good Friday. This solemn procession,...
From chronic absenteeism to teacher migration, and the tough challenges that rural children face, Opposition Senator Damion Crawford’s speech at Wednesday’s Educators Forum was not just a critique of the education sector but a call to action....
At just 15 years old, Jada Wright is breaking barriers by not only being the youngest student ever enrolled at The University of Technology,Jamaica, (UTech), but also becoming a voice for the new generation that understands the link between...
As smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets become more and more essential in our daily lives, there’s a growing problem that simply cannot be ignored: what happens to all our old electronics once they stop working? According to a United Nations...
A family law practitioner is noting an increase in shorter-term marriages that last two to five years, with the root issue being that many couples are taking their vows without understanding what marriage truly entails. “They (couples) may just get...
A kaleidoscope of emotions, bright-eyed with a brilliant smile, a strict mom, trailblazing lawyer, defender of justice, and mother to all. That is how Valerie Claire Neita-Robertson will be remembered. Embodying resilience, compassion, and an...
Jamaican entrepreneurs are shaking up the health, wellness and creative industries with locally-made products infused with natural ingredients and developed using eco-friendly practices. Among this upscaling are Shevielle’s Naturals, De Silva Hall...
As trash accumulates in the Constant Spring Gully, ready to be washed down to the Kingston Harbour by the rain, residents of Cassava Piece battle against rats, roaches and stray animals when the garbage truck allegedly disappears for weeks at a...
In this new era where social media is intertwined in our daily lives, the simple act of parents sharing content or going live can inadvertently put children at risk and have unintended consequences. In Jamaica, children are going missing at an...
Death, aging, loss, anxiety, and stress are among life’s unavoidable realities, but burnout, according to Reverend Dr Courtney Faulknor, doesn’t have to be. Faulknor, founder of the digital mental health app Talk About It, stresses the importance...
Six-year-old Emerald Henry has suffered from severe asthma attacks since he was only two years old, but his family is desperate to get him relief. The burning of waste has now become a daily occurrence in the Thompson Town community in Clarendon...
Amid the rise of youth-on-youth violence, and violence against youths across Jamaica, insufficient data, inadequate leadership and lack of unity have posed a challenge for stakeholders when attempting to curb the increasing incident rates in high-...
Mental health is a crisis that affects people from all spheres of life, but many endure it under different circumstances such as premarital, marital, individual, teen, bereavement, financial, nutritional, and business dilemmas. According to the...
Mental health issues continue to be a taboo topic among men, despite studies revealing that men are more susceptible to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety in comparison to women, thus making them more likely to resort to self-harm...
Last week, the Bustamante Hospital for Children’s cardiac unit was teeming with healthcare professionals, bustling about to urgently get children into operating theatres for corrective heart surgery. Many children battle with severe heart...
Approximately 140 foster parents were recognised last week for their exceptional contributions to children in state care, during a recognition and awards luncheon, being hosted by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), at the AC...
Schools across Jamaica were abuzz with activities yesterday, as they celebrated Jamaica Day 2025 under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica: STEAMing Towards the Future, Honing Good Character’. Seaward Primary School in St Andrew was a sight to behold,...
A recent survey by the Caribbean Centre for Educational Planning (CCEP) has revealed that 49 per cent of teachers who have migrated or plan to migrate claim that low wages was the primary reason for leaving Jamaica. In response to this crisis, the...
Family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology (UTech) in St Andrew on Saturday to celebrate the life of the late Dr Alfred Sangster, OJ. He was an educator, scientist and a man of God, who...
