To love the skin you are in means complete acceptance of your body, whatever size, shape or form it is. Loving the skin you are in means liberation from whatever insecurities are holding you back. Shari-Ann Henry is the founder of Love Your Skin...
Walking may be one of the most powerful medicines available. It can help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and even keep your memory sharp. As one of the most popular forms of...
Selma Williams loves helping people. Her mother and her relatives taught her always to be kind to others. The human resource practitioner with over 20 years of experience in administration has done just that by giving back to her community through...
TGI Fridays will open its doors today with a new look. The popular franchise, which first opened its doors in Kingston in 2004, promises diners a fresh upscale look and feel, but same vibe. According to Kerri Hosein, vice-president of TGI Fridays,...
Jessica Forrester is an introvert who is deeply passionate about modern languages, including Spanish and French. The Manchester-born native is now a first-year student at The University of the West Indies, Mona, where she is pursuing a double major...
In recognition of Library Information Week, EduFocal, a social learning organisation for Primary Exit Profile students in Jamaica and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate students in the Caribbean, has announced plans to renovate the Joyce...
In Jamaica, diabetes is often referred to as ‘sugar’ and is a potentially life-threatening illness that is the second leading cause of death for those under the age of 70 years. The Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III (2016-2017), indicates...
Giving back is not a choice, it is hereditary for Chadai Dryden. She grew up in a household with an extended family, including her maternal grandmother, who assisted many people. In addition, her parents showed the same kind of love and...
The Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC), along with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), is preparing and planning to treat hundreds of Jamaican citizens by offering free comprehensive medical care that includes...
It wasn’t love at first sight for Halona Williams and Shamar Baker, but it seemed, as friends, they were a match made in heaven. The love story began with both Halona and Shamar being colleagues. Shamar was Halona’ coach, and they communicated each...
Born and raised in Montego Bay, St James, Morganne Kellier developed a love for service and community involvement as she tagged along with her aunt Natasha Parchment. “From as early as I can remember, I was always involved in outreach activities to...
At the 10th staging of the annual Pocket Rocket Foundation Awards Ceremony, seven student-athletes from six high schools across the island received scholarships valued at over $100,000 each. The ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in...
Regular exercise is an important part of being as healthy as you can be. In fact, being physically active can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, exercise can reduce the risk of a recurrence...
Ragjhon Brown is a practical example of a determined soul, reaping the splendours of pursued passion as he continues to dedicate his spare time to charitable youth-based initiatives at various churches and community youth groups. As a Seventh-Day...
Lupus is a chronic long-term disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system, the body system that usually fights infections, attacks healthy tissue instead. No...
Local healthcare advocates are encouraging more persons to access screening for breast cancer, given the range of factors which put persons at risk for the condition, and the availability of various facilities for early detection and treatment....
Eating healthily is important for everyone, but when you have had breast cancer you may become even more aware of what you eat and drink. A balanced diet has been shown to have a range of health benefits. However, it is important not to feel...
Giving back has always been a passion for the Henderson family. Jennifer Henderson and her husband, Dave, migrated to the United States seven years ago. However, Jennifer, who is from St Ann, and Dave, who is from St Mary, continue to give back to...
CANCER AND cardiovascular disease (CVD) are the two commonest causes of morbidity and mortality in the Caribbean. Moreover, there is a growing population of patients who have both cancer and CVD, and data suggest that the economic burden faced by...
Olga Williams is the new national champion of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) National Seniors Spelling Bee competition, and she couldn’t be happier to bring the title back to the parish of St Mary. “I needed to do it for my parish...
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS of health (SDOH) contribute significantly to the severe morbidity and mortality that various cardiovascular diseases inflict on the society. The components of SDOH include wealth, income, employment status, education, housing,...
A new health facility to meet the particular need of chronically ill patients for personalised care is soon to begin operations in Jamaica. Dr Troy Byer, chief executive officer of Mindology Fitness, Omar Barnett, chief executive officer of...
There is no doubt that education is the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty, but for many students in Jamaica returning to school, it has been difficult to source theessentials they need including, pencils, notebooks and backpacks....
THE MINISTRY of Health and Wellness (MOHW), in partnership with the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), is offering free prostate cancer screening, buttressed by an awareness campaign, in observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Through the...
Host and author, Dr Terri-Karelle Reid, has donated copies of her book – My Brand Compass: The 13 Cs to building your personal brand – to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS). These books will be distributed to main libraries across the 14 parishes in...
