6 Things You Need To Know Today – October 1, 2014
Jamaica On High Alert As Ebola Reaches The US. Jamaica is now on high alert following reports that the deadly Ebola virus has reached the Western world. The Ministry of Health is stepping up its...
View ArticleA Quick Ebola Fact Sheet
Jamaicans are on high alert following the news that the dreaded Ebola virus has reached our great neighbour to the north, the United States. Yesterday, the US Centres for Disease Control (CDC)...
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Keep Out! Jamaica Bans Travellers Who Have Been In Ebola-Hit West Africa. The Government yesterday evening announced an immediate travel ban on persons travelling from or through the three West African...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – November 4, 2014
Jamaica Angel In Liberia – Doctor Calls For Local Colleagues To Join Ebola Fight In West Africa. Jamaican medic Dr Coril Curtis-Warmington has urged colleagues in Jamaica to join her in Liberia, one of...
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DPP Could Face Parliament Over ‘Kentucky Kid’ Case. The nation’s chief prosecutor Paula Llewellyn could be called before the Parliament to explain her office’s handling of the controversial ‘Kentucky...
View Article4 Popular ‘Jamaican’ Foods And Their Origins
There are many fruits and vegetables that are so common around Jamaica that many of us just assume that they are native plants. However, many of our local favourites are not indigenous. This and every...
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The Importance of Coral Reefs – Value, Threats, Actions To Take
Coral reef on Pedro Bank. Photo: © Tim Calver Coral reefs are beautiful, complex ecosystems that support countless plant and animal species and are essential for maintaining a healthy ocean. Found...
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Tree Planting (and Maintenance), Climate Action and Me
Tree planting is a long standing activity that has been promoted by the non-profit and public sectors. Did you also know that March 21 was established as the International Day of Forests by a...
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List: COVID-19 Response Measures
Here’s a list of COVID-19 response measures announced by the Government of Jamaica and the Private Sector – so far – to help us navigate this challenging time. This does not include the health sector...
View ArticleZero Hour: Our Region in the Face of the Pandemic
The following is an op-ed piece by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the United Nations’ Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), on the economic and social consequences of...
View Article4 Financial Quotes to Increase Your Wealth
Michelle Sinclair-Doyley of JMMB gives some of her favourite philosophical quotes that have guided her and hopes that they will guide you towards your journey of a wealthier life: 1. “How many...
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COVID-19: Official Press Releases From The Ministry of Health And Wellness
COVID-19 Official Press Releases and Other Official Information From The Ministry of Health and Wellness and The Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton Click here for COVID-19: Press Releases and Documents...
View ArticleHow To: Protect Yourself In Case Of A Fire
How To: Protect Yourself In Case Of A Fire The last thing you want to do at the time of a fire is to be thinking about your escape route, trying to figure out your next move or have malfunctioning...
View Article10 Facts On Mental Health
The following information was published in The Gleaner with information from the World Health Organization. Mental illness is real, here are 10 facts concerning mental health from around the world: 1....
View Article7 Tips: How To Eat Healthy And Enjoyably
The following information was published in The Gleaner Help Guide How To: Eat Healthy And Enjoyably It is possible to eat healthy and enjoy the foods you’re eating at the same time. Healthy eating does...
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COVID-19: Press Releases And Documents Related To Official Government Actions
COVID-19: Press Releases and Documents Related to Official Government Actions Click here for COVID-19: Official Press Releases From The Ministry Of Health And Wellness In reverse chronological order:...
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