ST ELIZABETH is known the world over as the ‘breadbasket’ of Jamaica, producing a large quantity of ground provisions, root crops, fruits, vegetables, tree crops, sugar, rum, coffee and ginger. In the early days, like most parishes, sugar cane...
Many people have at least one of three key risk factors for heart disease and stroke that includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Both heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death; however, small, gradual lifestyle...
IF YOU are sounding a little hoarse and have a sore throat, you may be bracing for a cold or a bout of the flu. But if you have had these symptoms for a while, they might be caused not by a virus but by a valve, your lower oesophageal sphincter....
KADIAN JAMES has taken on the worthy and fulfilling challenge of sharing her family meals with the homeless, mentally challenged, the disabled and the elderly in and around St Mary. It is a fulfilling experience for James, who hails from Annotto...
Your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails, and a germ successfully invade your body. The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved...
AT THE start of the coronavirus pandemic, about 2.5 million women lost their jobs or dropped out of the workforce, but that is just the start of the impact from the pandemic on women. Unfortunately, research has already started seeing evidence of...
A few months into the start of the coronavirus pandemic in Jamaica, Andra Morgan, a bus driver of Barrett Town, Montego Bay, St James, caught a mere glimpse of Stephanie-Ann Royal, a food service supervisor, and decided that this was the woman he...
FOR THE last 11 years, Fabian Barracks, writer, director and founder of Barracks Entertainment, has been empowering young people through the arts. He not only uses theatre for entertainment, but also gives young people an avenue to help them combat...
World Cancer Day will be celebrated on Friday. When cancer comes into your home, your home dynamics will definitely change, and as the person who assumes the role of a primary caregiver you will need to understand the potential changes and grapple...
THERE IS no doubt that having an available resource to which micro entrepreneurs can tap into creates a boon for businesses, their owners and their families to flourish. The Made in Manchester movement began in 2016, initially to provide a platform...
The Mandeville suburbs has been a favourite destination for retired residents returning home from overseas and a place for many persons to live and visit because of its very cool climate. However, crime has been the cause of the economic downturn...
Justine Henzell, co-founder and producer of the Calabash Literary Festival, said she is deeply saddened by the death of Ralph Thompson, whom she credits as one of the first to read at the inaugural staging of Calabash. The Jamaican poet,...
Jamaican film-maker J.P. Williams of The Studio Eight signalled that he was a force to be reckoned with in the local and international film industry with the release of his second film, Uhuru-A Christmas Story, shot on location in the East African...
Fifteen years ago, Tanesha Bryce-Rainford started her philanthropic journey, selflessly giving back to her community by showing love and kindness to those in need, and fulfilling God’s divine purpose for her life. This journey started after she...
Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or have you been living with the disease for a while? Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and means that your body does not use insulin properly. People with type 2 diabetes are said to...
Cervical Health Awareness Month is marked every year in January to encourage women to be more attentive to their health. Cervical health is one aspect of health that many women neglect throughout their lives. By becoming more knowledgeable about...
Back to school is in full effect. However, what is usually an exciting time is now filled with many unknowns. This is a challenging time for children and parents as not only will they be dealing with the normal influenza and colds, but also with...
Too much pudding, ham, sorrel and alcohol over the Christmas period can make you feel bloated, overweight, and like you are no longer yourself. Sometimes it is like your whole body is screaming for you to stop! It is time to give it a little break...
A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning. That is one of the big reasons so many of us set new year resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be...
Christmas is days away, and after celebrations were scaled down last year courtesy of the pandemic, hopes are high for more festive fun this time around. But COVID-19 has not gone away, and this festive season it is still really important to make...
There is nothing quite like a global pandemic to remind you how true that old cliché is, at the end of the day, health really is wealth. During these past two years, however, emotional wellness has become just as important as physical health,...
Winnie the Pooh might have been on to something. There is something undeniably enchanting about honey; the product of flower nectar transformed by bees. Honey is a thick, sticky and sweet-tasting liquid which is rich in minerals such as iron,...
Growing up in a Jamaican household means you have perhaps learned about a lot of great Jamaican herbs and spices. While these herbs and spices go great in recipes for their flavour, they also have many healing properties. Herbs were our first...
Whether it is sitting around the family dinner table or munching on endless snacks at a party, the holidays mean food. Lots of food. It can be hard to keep from overdoing it, but it is possible. If you are hosting a meal or party, or attending one...
CHRISTMAS IS truly the season for indulgence. As a result, it can be hard to prioritise staying active, especially when you are juggling a busy social calendar with shopping, baking and attending festive get-togethers. It is hard enough to exercise...
