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Food Month Pot-pourri – Jus’ Desserts

It’s not too early in the week to indulge your sweet tooth, is it? We thought not! If you love desserts, and have the time to do some baking this week, give these sweet treats a try.

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6 Things You Need To Know Today – December 29, 2014

Sweet Goodbye. When Dr Wu Huaixiang replaced Francis He as chief executive officer of Pan Caribbean Sugar Company (PCSC) in June 2013, there was a collective sigh of relief as He was viewed as...

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The ‘New School’ Bands Of Reggae

Jamaican music was built on bands, from the likes of the dynamic Skatalites, to the global phenomenon that was The Wailers and the powerful Third World. However, over the years, bands have faded into...

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6 Things People Who Love Jamaica Will Understand

Today is #JamaicaDay in schools across the island.  Jamaica Day is an annual celebration of all things Jamaican and this year is no different. The Norman Manley High School will be center stage as it...

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7 Times We Reminded the World It Was Cool to Be Jamaican

It is a good time to be Jamaican. From music to sports to culture, Jamaica has made an indelible mark on the world stage. One just has to search for the hashtags #BobMarley70 or...

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A Timeline of Marijuana in Jamaica

Aunt Mary, Blunt, Doobie, Hash, Weed. All names for Cannabis, an annual herbaceous plant with many healing and recreational uses. Debate has flared about the use of marijuana in various sectors and...

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6 Things You Need To Know Today – July 13, 2015

  1. John Crow Politics – Bunting Lashes JLP, Accuses Opposition Of Seeking Mileage From Crime. National Security Minister Peter Bunting went on the warpath yesterday, but his venom was not unleashed...

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Sun, Sea & Sand – The Beaches Of Jamaica

What’s better than a beach trip to soak up some vitamin D and cool off at the same time? Here’s a run down of the best or most popular beaches in Jamaica, by parish. St Catherine – The Hellshire...

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World Humanitarian Day: Humanitarian Organizations in Jamaica

As mentioned in our earlier post, today is World Humanitarian Day, chosen to honour those that help others and to encourage people to give back. In the spirit of this day, take a look at this list of...

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6 Things You Need To Know Today – September 1, 2015

I Dare You, Portia! – Samuda Challenges Jamaican PM To Call Election Within Six Weeks. Declaring that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is well settled in the “starter’s blocks”, Karl Samuda, a key...

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Get Involved: International Coastal Cleanup Day

Jamaica is renowned for having spectacular coasts. Unfortunately, the presence of trash and other pollutants diminishes the beauty of our coasts and threatens our local wildlife. Saturday, September 19...

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10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor If Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

The adage “knowledge is power” rings true even in the face of something as daunting as cancer. Needless to say, if diagnosed, there is a vital need to become informed on breast cancer. An integral...

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The Difference Between Credit Unions And Banks

Yesterday, October 15 was International Credit Union Day. Both banks and credit unions are institutions that engage in a number of similar financial operations. So, what are credit unions, and how do...

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Economy Update: End of September 2015

Above, have a look at our Economy Update for September 2015, showing the performance of key economic indicators and the percentage change comparison to 12 months ago. Note, that the statistics provided...

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National Science and Technology Month: Women Who Code

According to the National Center for Women and Information Technology, currently, women in the United States hold 57% of professional jobs, but only 26% of computing jobs. Such statistics are...

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Fact Sheet – World Prematurity Day

World Prematurity Day is observed on November 17th each year. The subject of prematurity is currently a hot topic in Jamaica following the death of 19 preterm babies at the University Hospital of the...

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UPDATE: Health Minister Urges Preparation For Zik-V

Map of counties affected by Zika Virus as of December 2015. Source: CDC Health Minister, Horace Dalley has again sounded the alarm for vigilance of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases by heightening...

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Five Facts: International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

Not many know what the abbreviation (FGM) stands for but data collected from the World Health Organization, shows that about 140 million women and girls are victims of (FGM) which stands for Female...

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Vote Margins In The Last Three Elections – 2002, 2007 and 2011 (with Excel...

In this post we take a look at the vote margins by constituency for Jamaica’s last three general elections – 2002, 2007 and 2011. Note that the colour of the box indicates the party that won the seat...

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Election Turnout by Percentage: 1962-2016

Some facts on Jamaica’s voting trends: The highest percentage of electorate turnout was in 1980, 86.1% The largest number of votes cast was in 2011, when 876,310 voters turned out to the polls In that...

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