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A Few Facts about Reggae Month
The Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Brown February is Reggae Month. Traditionally, February is celebrated as Black History Month in the United States, Canada and the UK. However, Reggae Month in the...
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Upcoming Conference : Improving Sustainability Through Resource Development
The 2nd Regional Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Conference of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) will be held under the theme “Improving Sustainability Through Resource...
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Dengue Alert – Ministry of Health
The following is from the Ministry of Health. The Dengue virus is spread to persons by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Symptoms of Dengue usually include Sudden onset of fever Headache Joint...
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Economy At A Glance – July – September 2018
According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, here are the highlights for the July – September 2018 quarter for the Jamaican Economy. Q3 2018 vs Q3 2017 Q3 2018 vs Q3 2017 recorded 1.8% growth in...
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Financial Year 2019/2020 Budget Debate Schedule
“The Annual Budget indicates what will be done with the finances of the country over the course of a year. The purpose of the Budget is to decide how much money the Government plans to expend on...
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Recent History of Murder in Jamaica
Recently, we blogged about murders in 2018 and compared them to 2017. This post takes a look at the recent history of murders, as far back as our data would allow, which is 2004 for Jamaica as a whole...
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Weed Ed – The Gleaner Series on Cannabis
The Gleaner has a series of articles called Weed Ed which features facts and opinion pieces on weed, ganja, marijuana, cannabis and related topics. Here are the links: February 2019 Ganja Facts –...
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What is the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre?
The Caribbean is the most tourism-dependent region in the world. It is the single largest generator of foreign exchange and employment in many countries in the region. What is the Global Tourism...
View ArticleThe Flu – Who Is At Risk and What To Do
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Anyone can get flu, but certain people are more likely to develop serious flu illness that can result in hospitalization or even death....
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Online Resources To Start And Grow Your Business
Here’s links to two online resources provided by agencies of the Government of Jamaica to help start and grow your business. The Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) at JAMPRO Are you looking for current...
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Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Bulletin – Examination Dates, Tips and More
See below Bulletin 28 from The Ministry of Education re: The Administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examination. It includes exam dates, tips for parents and students, the objective and...
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How to Compare Prices Online – Grocery, Hardware, Petrol and Textbooks
Do you know where to find the cheapest gas? Or corned beef? Or cement? All these prices and much more information is available online at the Consumer Affairs Commission’s database. Importantly, you...
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Jamaica’s Health Status: A List
The recent health and lifestyle survey provides estimates of Jamaica’s health status across leading public health issues. Namely: Communicable Diseases – Zika Virus and Chikungunya Non-Communicable...
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Economy At A Glance : October – December 2018
According to the Planning Institute of Jamaica, here are the highlights for the October – December 2018 quarter for the Jamaican Economy. October – December 2018 vs October – December 2017 1.7% growth...
View Article5 Foods That Help You Sleep Zzzzz
A well-needed rest is what we all need to fuel up ourselves and kick-start another day. A lack thereof can be destructive not just to our bodies, but also to the mind. If you’re finding it difficult...
View ArticleHow You Can Help Prepare Your Child For The Primary Exit Profile (PEP)
The National Standards Curriculum (NSC) is designed for all students, regardless of their background and profile. It is aimed at enabling students to become successful lifelong learners, who are...
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How To Access The Gleaner Archives
The Gleaner has been publishing newspapers since 1834. The library and archive present a rich source of information and a valuable national treasure. Use the archive to gain a local perspective on...
View ArticleYoung People and Mental Health in a Changing World… Knowing The Signs of...
There are a myriad of mental illnesses affecting youth today and everyone needs to be aware and offer assistance where possible. One of these illnesses is depression. Depression is a medical illness...
View ArticleUnderstanding The Foreign Exchange Market
The economy is changing, so watching the inflation rate is becoming more important that watching the exchange rate. Jamaicans have generally accepted “exchange rate stability” to mean a slow rate of...
View Article5 Benefits of Coffee
It was Rohan Marley who once said ‘Coffee connects us in so many ways – to each other, to our senses, and to the earth that supports the coffee trees”. All that goodness in one cup? The answer: yes!...
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