Former finalists Herbert Morrison Technical High (HMTHS) and Irwin all recorded opening day wins as action tipped off on Tuesday, February 28, in the ISSA Western Conference schoolgirls Basketball competition. HMTHS on the…
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Marcus Garvey Monument Unveiled in Norwood
A Marcus Garvey monument has been unveiled in Garvey Square in Norwood, St. James. The monument, which took six months to build, was unveiled on February 24. Clive McIntosh, President of the Hands…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Sharing Our Testimonies
The narrative of Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well (John 4:3-43) is one with which some of us are familiar. For some, the event culminated with the woman leaving her…
Ganja Stakeholders Make Recommendations to the Government.
In light of current developments in the Jamaican cannabis sector, the Ganja Growers and Producers Association, Jamaica (GGPAJ) in collaboration with the Jamaica Licensed Cannabis Association (JCLA) have come up with several recommendations…
Jamaica Is Facing A Hypertension Pandemic
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly says Jamaica is experiencing a hypertension pandemic. In an interview with the Western Mirror she revealed that Jamaica has a very high hypertension…
CRH to Admit Patients by the End of 2023
Health & Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton says there are plans to admit patients to the main building of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) by the end of the year. He made the disclosure…
HMC Wants Bustamante Museum Set up in the Parish
“There is a Bustamante Museum in Kingston. But while that is commendable, it is untenable that residents and students from the parish [of Hanover] should have to travel to Kingston to learn about…
Albion Primary Lift Netball Title
Albion Primary emerged champion of the inaugural Green Pond High School Inter Primary Netball Competition held at the school’s compound recently. The resurgent Albion won the three-team competition, seeing off Green Pond Primary…
Jamaica Showcased as International Model Kai Newman Gives Tour of Kingston in Harper’s Bazaar
Using the personal perspective of international fashion model Kai Newman, a Jamaican who was born in Kingston, Harper’s Bazaar magazine showcases the elements that make the island nation unique. The magazine notes that…
Stonebwoy Says Jamaican Patois Similar to Twi Language
Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall, and reggae musician. Stonebwoy, has noted the similarities between Twi, the language that is most widely spoken in Ghana, and Jamaica’s patois. In conversation at the New York studios of…