DON’T blame it on weather systems alone. Scientists have said that the impact of human activity has also contributed to some of the die off of mangroves in southern Clarendon, where about 45…
Category: Wellness
Samuda renews water conservation appeal
With a prohibition notice restricting the use of water supplied by the National Water Commission (NWC) now in effect, the Government is again urging Jamaicans to conserve on use of the commodity as…
Godiva Golding bridging the technological gap with STEAMHouse
In a world that is rapidly evolving through technology and innovation, science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) fields are at the forefront of progress. In the midst of this exciting landscape, Godiva…
Sygnus’ Elizabeth James on the equity embrace
Sygnus currently stands as one of the Caribbean and Latin America’s leading alternative investment companies. Playing a key role in the firm’s rapid expansion in the Caribbean is Elizabeth James, vice-president and head…
Italy’s deadly floods latest example of climate change’s extremes
ROME, Italy (AP) — The floods that sent rivers of mud tearing through towns in Italy’s north-east are another drenching dose of climate change’s all-or-nothing weather extremes, something that has been happening around…
Jamaica Could Become a Powerhouse in the Beauty Industry
International Business Development Executive P. Falasha Harrison believes that Jamaica is sleeping on its potential in the global Beauty and Wellness Industry. That, as a country, we need to carve out a niche…
Hanover medical officer warns against NCDs, STD increase in parish
LUCEA, Hanover – Amidst an increase in noncommunicable chronic diseases in Hanover, the medical officer of health for this parish, Dr Kaushal Singh, is encouraging residents of Hanover to get a medical checkup….
Sargassum invading Jamaica’s beaches
The invasive Sargassum seaweed continuously threatens Jamaica’s tourism and economic viability each year as tonnes of the brown algae cover miles of beaches, forcing visitors to find other ways to soak up the…
Laws coming to address treatment of the elderly — Samuda
MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Karl Samuda said attention to the care of the ageing population is paramount and that there would be legislation soon to treat with such. This comes as…
Water harvesting added to Gov’t black tank programme
THE Government has added a water-harvesting component to its much touted black tank distribution project. Cabinet member with responsibility for water, Matthew Samuda last week announced that the plan to distribute between 10,000…