University students struggling with online learning
Students at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, struggle to maintain general well-being since the shift to remote learning in April 2020 after…
Government fighting vaccine hesitancy
“I am not willing to take the covid- 19 vaccine at this time because it has not been tested, tried and proven to be helpful…
Kishawna Bell happy about MSTVET scholarship
Kishawna Bell of Caribbean Maritime University is happy to receive the Mathematics, Science and TVET Scholarship from the Ministry of Youth and Education. The 22-year-old…
No-movement days’ impact on the mental health of Jamaicans
The consistent ‘no-movement days’ in Jamaica is a breeding ground for unstable mental health. Dr Jordon Eaton, psychiatrist and senior medical resident at the University…
Community contact driving COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers
Dr Sandra Chambers, regional technical director at the South East Regional Health Authority said that the COVID-19 infection among healthcare workers was due to community…
Finance Minister to finally spend more
Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke will be finally and belatedly making some adjustments to the inadequate $830 billion fiscal year 2021/2022 budget after predicating it…
The struggles of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
September is Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. PCOS is caused by an imbalance in reproductive hormones, leading to symptoms such as weight gain, hair…
Restaurant director says ENDS mainly benefits fast food restaurants
Alexx Antaeus, director of Reggae Mill Restaurant and Bar, oberved the E-Commerce National Delivery Solution (ENDS) mainly benefited fast food restaurants. “Since the beginning of…
Jamaicans set to benefit from WiPay’s COVID19 grants
Financial technology company WiPay is making plans to provide COVID-19 grants to Jamaicans, under the management of Food for the Poor. “WiPay will develop a…
Central Bank says reserves higher than needed
Central bank governor, Richard Byles, says the US$4.2 billion in gross reserves held by the bank is 28 per cent more than the US$3.2 billion…