6 Things You Need To Know Today – June 12, 2014
‘Proceed Until Apprehended’ – JTA Tells Teachers Ignore Education Ministry’s Master Book List. The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has instructed the nation’s teachers to disregard the Ministry of...
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Government Admits State Websites Were Hacked. The Government has acknowledged that some of its websites have been targeted by computer hackers over the past three weeks… Read more at...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – January 30, 2015
Wheelchair-Bound Man Killed By JUTC Bus. People’s National Party councillor for the Papine Division, Venesha Phillips, is expressing sadness over the death of Marlon King, a physically challenged man...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – April 20, 2015
Woo Best Maths, Science Tutors Back To Schools – Educator. With a new report published by the World Economic Forum indicating that Jamaica is still lagging behind in mathematics and science education,...
View ArticleElection 2016 – Meet The MPs
The preliminary results are in, and a winner has been declared. Based on preliminary results, the JLP will form the new government as decided by the February 25, 2016 election. Below is a list of the...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – May 11, 2016
Royal Mess – Probe Launched Into Collapse At Hotel Construction Site In Negril. Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has ordered an investigation into the...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 29, 2016
Nothing To Hide – JPS Boss Promises Transparency In Islandwide Blackout Investigations. As investigations continue into the power outage that blanketed the entire island on Saturday evening, chief...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – September 6, 2016
OCG Probes PNP – Contractor General Orders Party Bigwigs To Explain Kickback Allegations. The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) has stepped into the People’s National Party (PNP)...
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Jamaica’s Decade of Taxation
Jamaica has recovered from the precipice of recession and stagnation and has seen several consecutive quarters of economic expansion. This has come with the assistance of the IMF, the close monitoring...
View Article2019 List of Summer Camps for Kids/Teens
Summer is here and there are many activities and programs for kids and teenagers. Summer is a great time to explore, learn new things and make new friends. From art to sports to the environment to...
View ArticleThe Legend of Annie Palmer – The White Witch of Rose Hall?
Jamaica is home to many legends and stories, one of which surrounds Annie Palmer, very often dubbed the “White Witch of Rose Hall.” The legend dictates that Annie Palmer was born in England and moved...
View ArticleAckee: The Good And The Bad
Ackee is a fruit that is deeply embedded in Jamaica’s history and culture. Our national fruit can be both good and bad for you, depending on the circumstances. The Good: Firstly, the oil of the arilli...
View ArticleHow To: Register For a Business Name As A Sole Trader Or Partnership
Registration of a business offers legitimacy to allow individuals to offer services from an established address. It is beneficial because it allows the individual to access loans and grants, obtain...
View Article5 Things: GWest Corporation Limited’s Annual Report 2019
GWest Corporation Limited (the company) is incorporated and domiciled in Jamaica. Its main activities are the development of commercial properties and the provision of healthcare services. Here are 5...
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GDP : January – March 2019
According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, here are the highlights for the January – March 2019 quarter for the Jamaican Economy. Highlight First Quarter of 2019 Growth was 1.7% compared to the...
View ArticleWhen Heat Becomes Life-Threatening
Increased physical activity and prolonged exposure to the sun during hot, humid weather can bring on heatstroke. a dangerous condition in which the body is unable to cool itself. Heat exhaustion is a...
View ArticleThe Story of Emancipation
August 1, 1834 marked a special day for Africans in British colonies as it was the day they received freedom from slavery. In Jamaica, the Emancipation Declaration was read from the steps of the Old...
View ArticleAcademic Year 2019-2020 – Jamaica Calendar of School Terms and Holidays
Updated June 25, 2019 Please find below Jamaica’s Ministry of Education calendar of school terms and holidays for the academic year 2019 to 2020. Here you will find opening and closing dates for...
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The Story Of The Gleaner
The Gleaner was born in 1834, a time of fundamental change for Jamaica. This year marked the beginning of the end of slavery in the British colonies. At that time business in Kingston was done mainly...
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Jamaican Castles
Colbeck Castle Despite our current economic struggles, Jamaica was once a prosperous land, dotted with sprawling estates, imposing great houses and even magnificent castles. These once spectacular...
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