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Marjorie Grant Fuller is Jamaica’s New Special Envoy to four African States

May 5, 2021 Press Release

Mrs. Marjorie Grant Fuller will serve as Jamaica's Special Envoy to four African states namely Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Togo. She was appointed on March 1, 2021 and will serve for a period of two years

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Administrative Professionals (JAAP) Show Love to Women’s Centre

April 26, 2021 Judith Hyatt

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The Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals continues their quest to uplift and empower teenage mothers. Recently, they made a significant donation to the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation. The contribution was of much-needed supplies to assist the Centre in coping during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Eight Judges Appointed to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal

April 7, 2021 Press Release

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Jamaica's Judicial system needs reinforcement and empowerment. With that in mind, Jamaica's Governor-General appointed eight judges to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for the Easter Term. The ceremony took place at King's House. Although their task ahead is not easy, each has sworn to represent society's expectation to uphold a stellar justice system.

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Monument of Super Centenarian ‘Aunt V’ To Be Erected

March 14, 2021 Charles Hyatt

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In another beautiful way, Jamaica celebrates another first by having the oldest living person. Her name was Aunt V, and she will be honoured by having a monument erected in her name. We give thanks for Aunt V. She is a role model for us all to live long healthy lives.

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Incubator Donated by JSE to Help with Neonate Care at VJH

February 25, 2021 Charles Hyatt

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The Jamaica Stock Exchange has put its hand in the life-saving realm by donating an incubator to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. These types of donation are immediately felt and put to practice. There is always room for more of these types of contributions and support of our hospitals.

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Cultural Icon ‘Kapo’ Honoured With Extravagant Floral Tributes

February 14, 2021 Audley Boyd

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Cultural and religious icon Kapo was honoured by the government with a candlelight feast at his graveside recently. The occasion was to commemorate his one hundred and tenth birthday.

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Seniors Warned Against Vicious Online Scammers

February 13, 2021 Audley Boyd

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Seniors are warned to be careful now that internet usage and cybercrime have increased significantly based on the longing impact of COVID-19. Knowing who you are communicating with over the internet is paramount to keeping safe. Scammers use different approaches for success. The more internet users know, the better prepared they become

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Price Calls For More Education, Legislation Re: Internet

February 10, 2021 Audley Boyd

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With the proliferation of internet usage caused by the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased need to be safe. Through the Safer Internet Day Virtual Teen Summit, FLOW Jamaica created an event with online influencers to discuss and give advice to internet users.

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Be Responsible Online Say Social Media Influencers

February 9, 2021 Audley Boyd

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Social media has become a mainstay in our communication. Some people rely on their social media status regularly for validation. For this reason, we all must responsibly govern ourselves with interacting using social media platforms.

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Over J$30Million to Empower Boys’ Town Community

February 2, 2021 Charles Hyatt

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Empowering a neighbourhood only takes continued attention. The Rotary Club has practised this attention for over 100 years. Their newest project will focus on the Boys Town community to leave it much better than before.

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M’Power Women’s Group: Uplifting Women Through Work and Education

January 8, 2021 Tiffany Janice McLeggon

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The Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited is on a mission of propelling women to break glass ceilings. Their Not-for-profit organization 'M'Power Women's Group' is an entity dedicated to the “upliftment” of women “through work and education.” Read this article to learn more about this initiative.

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Resilient Senior Citizen shares her “Out of Many, One Salad’

November 30, 2020 Charles Hyatt

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A senior citizen who is outspoken, witty, industrious, has an indomitable spirit, is at times shy, and always loving. These are the words which aptly describe Ms Delores Elizabeth Chung also fondly known as ‘Linda’. Ms Delores is a lover of nature who became a self-taught farmer over 20 years ago. Her love for agriculture […]

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