6 Things You Need To Know Today – January 8, 2014
Big Relief – No New Taxes, Says Phillips; Reform, Cutting Debt On Main Agenda. Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Peter Phillips has asserted that he harbours no intention of imposing new...
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5.5% More Depreciation In Dollar Needed – Byles. There needs to be a further 5.5 per cent depreciation in the value of the Jamaica dollar against the United States (US) banknote for the country to...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 27, 2014
College Crisis: Students Shun Teacher-Training Institutions; Administrators Say Thwaites Drove Them Away. The leadership of teachers’ colleges across the island is reporting that the number of students...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – January 23, 2015
Buy Your Own Oil – Put Up Or Shut Up, PCJ Tells Private Sector. Christopher Cargill, chairman of Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, yesterday challenged the private sector to put up or shut up, if it is...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – January 28, 2015
Judges Livid – Only Politicians To Retain Automatic Right To Police Bodyguards. Some of the country’s judges yesterday responded with fury after it was announced that they would no longer be...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – December 17, 2015
Beating Ban Stands – Amid Opposition Calls, Education Ministry Stresses Corporal Punishment Remains Against School Regulations. Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Youth Senator Kamina Johnson...
View ArticleChamps 2019 – Day 2 – In The News
A round up of today’s news stories about the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships at the National Stadium, as per The Gleaner: “Whoever said lightning does not strike twice clearly has never...
View ArticleChamps 2019 – Day 3 – In The News
A round up of today’s news stories about the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships at the National Stadium, as per The Gleaner: “Kingston College (KC) Ralford Mullings and Jamaica College’s...
View ArticleChamps 2019 – Day 4 – In The News
A round up of today’s news stories about the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships at the National Stadium, as per The Gleaner: “It has been 10 years since a Kingston College’s (KC) hand last...
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5 Days Of Champs 2019 – Points Standings, News and More
After 5 days of pure excitement, CHAMPS 2019 has wrapped up and the champions are Kingston College and Edwin Allen High! Here’s the official points standings from the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls...
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Portland Eastern By-Election 2019: 6 Things From The Data
After the tragic and untimely death of Member of Parliament Lynvale Bloomfield, the people of Portland Eastern will choose another Member of Parliament in a By-Election. This contest will see Damian...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Ackee
Ackee, Jamaica’s national fruit, is the delicious partner in the famous Jamaican national dish duo ‘Ackee and Saltfish’. This delicacy combines the saltiness of the saltfish and the buttery texture of...
View ArticleThe Keto Diet – How It Works, What To Eat, Risks And More
It’s no question that carbohydrates play a major role in the Jamaican diet: the “Usain Bolt approved” yellow yam, sweet potatoes, bread, oats, mangoes, bananas and tomatoes, are just some of the foods...
View ArticleHow To: Treat A Sore Throat
Many persons are at their worst when they have a sore throat: difficulty swallowing, loss of appetite, weight loss, and restlessness are just some of the torment experienced. How does one get used to...
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Three Ways Climate Change Is Expected To Impact Jamaica
“Caribbean economies, lifestyles, activities, practices and operational cycles are intricately linked to climate, making them vulnerable to its variations and/or changes” (Taylor et al. 2012) Jamaica,...
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How Treasure Beach Is Building A Climate Conscious Community
Everybody will be affected by climate change but what can we do about it? Well, Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth has been taking action. As was reported in The Gleaner: “Treasure Beach is the first...
View ArticleHow To: Start A Neighbourhood Watch
A neighbourhood watch is a group of neighbours who look out for each other and report suspicious actions to the police; working together with law enforcement officers to keep their community safe....
View ArticleSweet Potatoes – Health Benefits and Recipes
Did you know that sweet potatoes have twice the fibre, twice the calcium, and over 1300 times more vitamin A than white potatoes? Sweet potatoes are filled with health benefits which when consumed...
View ArticleWhat Is Lactose Intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is a medical issue that affects persons of all ages and sizes. It is often referred to as an allergy to milk, but in fact, is the body’s inability to digest lactose. What is...
View ArticleHow To Find And Follow Your Passion
If you are reading this, there is a high chance that you are pursuing an education or pursuing a career. Or, if you’re capable, are doing both! The fact of the matter is that we venture onto these...
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