AMID A meticulously planned week of activities, St George’s College (STGC) recently recognised and celebrated the journey of the institution that began 174 years ago. In keeping the spirit of its founders alive, the revered North Street-based...
BEING SUCCESSFUL as a business owner requires more than coming up with a brilliant idea and working hard. You need to learn how to manage and grow your business. In the process, you will face numerous challenges, and your ability to meet them will...
The power of love is life-changing, and love is what many people crave. Protection stirs up feelings of strength and positivity and it makes children feel safe and secure. But, did you know, when you show children how much you love them, it...
Being diagnosed and living with prostate cancer can profoundly alter a man’s perspective on life. It’s a challenging experience emotionally and physically, often evoking feelings of fear, worry, stress, helplessness, or anger. Such reactions are...
THE OVARIES are the primary female reproductive organs. These glands have three important functions: they secrete hormones, they protect the eggs a female is born with, and they release eggs for possible fertilisation. Women are typically born...
THERE ARE many ways that you can shift your mindset to set your compass towards success. Mindset is particularly important for entrepreneurs because you are often working alone and charting new paths, so how you think about things is one of the...
MENTAL ILLNESS is not caused by ghosts or demons and should be treated like all other health problems, such as diabetes. Mental illness can occur due to several factors, such as chemicals imbalances, traumatic experiences, substance abuse, and a...
The Made in Manchester Expo was designed to assist micro and small businesswomen in the parish to raise their visibility, build brand recognition and grow their businesses. The more than 40 female business owners at the event’s ninth staging, held...
CUSTOS OF Manchester Garfield Green’s Beliefs, Values and Attitudes (BVA) initiative has been creating a wave of change in the parish since its launch in December 2021. The programme, that has the full backing of the Government through its...
Mitzie Stewart became despondent with her regular job and was eager for a change in environment. She wanted to spend more time with her children, and working as a security officer did not give her the opportunity to be involved in their daily lives...
Breadfruit ( Artocarpus altilis) is the fruit of the breadfruit tree, though it is often referred to as a vegetable when consumed before it is fully ripe. It comes from the same family as jackfruit and mulberry. Similar to bananas and plantains,...
With the thrill, excitement, and adrenaline rush associated with car racing, who would have thought that behind the gleaming metal and roaring engines lies a group of individuals dedicated to improving their community? Street Xtream is a community...
Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is about 40 per cent sodium and 60 per cent chloride. It flavours food and is used as a binder and stabiliser. It is also a food preservative, as bacteria cannot thrive in the presence of a high amount of salt....
THE SKIN is the largest organ in the body and covers the body’s entire external surface. It is made up of three layers – the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis – all three of which vary significantly in their anatomy and function. The skin’s...
In a move to foster women’s empowerment and technological literacy during International Women’s Month, Young Scholars Education Limited (YSEL) has announced plans to donate scholarship funds to the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation while...
Krispy Kreme has opened its fourth location in Jamaica at the Portmore Mall in St Catherine, adding to its three other locations in Manor Park, at the intersection of Waterloo Road and Hope Road and West Parade. According to Nadia Kiffin Green,...
MANY THINGS can trigger a migraine, from hormonal changes to stress, to certain foods. These intense headaches are characterised by a throbbing or pulsing feeling that usually occurs on one side of the head and can be accompanied by nausea and...
COLORECTAL CANCER is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide that can cause severe harm and death. The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age and in most...
MENTAL HEALTH is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community. According to Dr Pearnel Bell, clinical psychologist, it is an...
HERBS ARE the leaf part of a plant that is used in cooking. These can be used fresh or dried. Any other part of the plant, which is usually dried, is referred to as a spice. These include, for example, barks (cinnamon), berries (peppercorns), seeds...
“It is well with Peter’s soul. He taught us how to love, he taught us about unity, he taught us about connecting to the source, the source which was Jehovah…Jah!” were among the words used to pay tribute to Peter ‘Peetah’ Anthony Morgan at his...
Established in 2012, NexxStepp Lifelong Educational Services was envisioned to empower citizens and to address the pressing challenges associated with youth unemployment in the parish of St Thomas. Tishauna Mullings, NexxStepp’s chief success...
IN ANY relationship, there are inevitable challenges that arise. In these moments, our egos typically compel us to believe it is the other person in the dynamic who needs to change, say they were wrong, and apologise. But we can change this...
“Sir, your car is cool!” retorted an elated student at the Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS), after staring in awe at the transformation of the red Mustang that caught her eye. She, along with students at the institution, had a grand time...
MYCOMEDITATIONS, A company that organises legal therapy retreats using psilocybin-containing mushrooms, has shared the results from two years of surveys. These surveys looked at how their retreats helped people with major depressive disorder (MDD...
