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6 Things You Need To Know Today – December 30, 2012

1. Phillips: No Reason For Panic. Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips has finally admitted the least well-kept secret in the country: Jamaica will not sign an agreement with the International Monetary...

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Reggae Sumfest Playlist

Shake off the World Cup fever and get ready for some sweet, sweet music! Reggae Sumfest, ‘the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth,’ is only two days away. The festival will run from July 13 – 19 at Catherine...

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23 Jamaican Songs About Dancing For International Dance Day

Jamaicans love to dance, and our artistes have created a number of fun, high energy moves over the years. Today is International Dance Day, so we have rounded up some popular songs created around dance...

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Reggae And Politics – The Playlist

Two major things are taking place in Jamaica this February: it’s Reggae Month, and the general election is coming up on the 25th. On the surface, these seem like two unrelated things, but even a...

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6 Things You Need To Know Today – July 11, 2016

Savagery – Cops Search For Clues After 3-Y-O Murdered In St Ann. Residents of Orange Hill in Brown’s Town, St Ann, reacted with shock and anger yesterday after the brutal killing of three-year-old...

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Filmed in Jamaica

Sports, food, music and language are some of the many aspects of Jamaican culture that have made the little Caribbean island an international juggernaut. However, how many people think of movies when...

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CSEC & CAPE Study Tips

The exam period can be a nerve wracking time for Jamaican students, as everyone aims to do their best in their CSEC and CAPE exams. Too often students aren’t even sure where or how to begin studying,...

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Jamaican Folklore

Folklore is the traditional stories and beliefs that are passed down in a society from generation to generation, mostly through word of mouth. Jamaican folklore involves many spirits or mythical...

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6 Things To Know About The Jamaica Social Stock Exchange

In early 2019, the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) launched an initiative called the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE).  We’ve got the basics about what it is, why it was launched, who is it for, how...

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Jamaica’s Decade of Taxation

Jamaica has recovered from the precipice of recession and stagnation and has seen several consecutive quarters of economic expansion. This has come with the assistance of the IMF, the close monitoring...

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2019 List of Summer Camps for Kids/Teens

Summer is here and there are many activities and programs for kids and teenagers. Summer is a great time to explore, learn new things and make new friends. From art to sports to the environment to...

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The Legend of Annie Palmer – The White Witch of Rose Hall?

Jamaica is home to many legends and stories, one of which surrounds Annie Palmer, very often dubbed the “White Witch of Rose Hall.” The legend dictates that Annie Palmer was born in England and moved...

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Ackee: The Good And The Bad

Ackee is a fruit that is deeply embedded in Jamaica’s history and culture. Our national fruit can be both good and bad for you, depending on the circumstances. The Good: Firstly, the oil of the arilli...

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How To: Register For a Business Name As A Sole Trader Or Partnership

Registration of a business offers legitimacy to allow individuals to offer services from an established address.  It is beneficial because it allows the individual to access loans and grants, obtain...

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5 Things: GWest Corporation Limited’s Annual Report 2019

GWest Corporation Limited (the company) is incorporated and domiciled in Jamaica. Its main activities are the development of commercial properties and the provision of healthcare services. Here are 5...

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GDP : January – March 2019

According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, here are the highlights for the January – March 2019 quarter for the Jamaican Economy. Highlight First Quarter of 2019 Growth was 1.7% compared to the...

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When Heat Becomes Life-Threatening

Increased physical activity and prolonged exposure to the sun during hot, humid weather can bring on heatstroke. a dangerous condition in which the body is unable to cool itself. Heat exhaustion is a...

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The Story of Emancipation

August 1, 1834 marked a special day for Africans in British colonies as it was the day they received freedom from slavery. In Jamaica, the Emancipation Declaration was read from the steps of the Old...

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Academic Year 2019-2020 – Jamaica Calendar of School Terms and Holidays

Updated June 25, 2019 Please find below Jamaica’s Ministry of Education calendar of school terms and holidays for the academic year 2019 to 2020. Here you will find opening and closing dates for...

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The Story Of The Gleaner

The Gleaner was born in 1834, a time of fundamental change for Jamaica. This year marked the beginning of the end of slavery in the British colonies. At that time business in Kingston was done mainly...

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