Less student loan requirements with potentially more debt payment problems
At the national financial debates on 12 March 2024, the Financial and Public Sector Minister Nigel Clarke stated that as of 1 April 2024 students…
National minimum wage increases to $15,000 weekly in June
The national minimum wage will be increased from $13,000 to $15,000 per 40-hour work week, effective 1 June 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase….
Bottled water packed with nanoplastics, study finds
In a trailblazing study, researchers have discovered bottled water sold in stores can contain 10 to 100 times more bits of nanoplastic than previously estimated…
Population decreases as infertility rises
Infertility rates are rising as Jamaica’s population declines significantly, posing a threat to the stability of the population. At a recent conference, Dr Kamali Caroll,…
Fighting the stigmatization around lung cancer
Let’s chat about something really serious – lung cancer. Nobody likes to think about stuff like this, but it’s important to be aware, especially in…
Dr Kevin Blake is Jamaica’s new commissioner
Deputy Commissioner r of Police (DCP) Dr Kevin Blake has been confirmed as Jamaica’s upcoming Commissioner of Police. The appointment takes effect Tuesday 19 March…
Coffee has negative effects on people with preexisting health conditions
Coffee is safe and healthy but people with pre-existing health conditions may feel more of its negative side effects like increased risk of dementia and…
Improvement in regional pass rate for CSEC Mathematics
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says while there has been some improvement in the regional pass rate for CSEC mathematics, the subject remains a cause…
How Trinidad and Tobago benefit from local government
The recent local government elections in Trinidad and Tobago resulted in the much-anticipated result –a “deadlock” (7:7) between both parties. Although not new, this much…
Parents urged to protect children from the heat-related illnesses
Parents and guardians are encouraged to take additional measures to protect children from excessive heat exposure as the country continues to experience soaring temperatures. Consultant…