Pink tax affects breast cancer patients
Two new reports show that women are paying what’s become known as a kind of “pink” tax for their health care. This is the markup…
Ground-breaking research series on health benefits of the arts
WHO and the Jameel Arts & Health Lab have announced an upcoming Lancet Global Series on the health benefits of the arts. The research collaboration,…
NCB’s Bob Blake out, former Scotia CEO takes his place
The NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) has announced the appointment of Bruce Bowen as CEO of its commercial banking arm NCB Jamaica Limited, effective, October…
Africa news roundup
September 24-30, 2023 Ghana Alan quits NPP Former trade minister and presidential hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kyerematen, has announced his decision…
First WHO report details the devastating impact of hypertension
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to…
EduCOM grants scholarships worth $3.8 million
EduCom Co-operative Credit Union has awarded 95 scholarships valued at $3.8 million to students at the primary and tertiary levels across the island. According to…
Commonwealth ministers to advance more initiatives for youths
The 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting (CYMM) opened in London, on Tuesday, 12 September, bringing together government ministers, senior government officials, education stakeholders and young…
Tufton-Jamaica under heightened risk of Dengue outbreak
The Health and Wellness Ministry is advising that dengue cases are increasing rapidly across the country with 316 suspected, presumed and confirmed cases being reported…
Africa news roundup
September 10-16, 2023 Ghana IGP faces probing committee The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare told the parliamentary committee that he was…
Influence, appropriation, and plagiarism
Recently, there have been a number of high-profile lawsuits, internationally, that revolved around the practice of appropriation in art – the use and interpretations of…