The threat of a hurricane is never to far during this time of year. The best way to experience a hurricane is after major preparation. This article will help.
Stress: Nuh Put Nuh Presha Pon Yuh Head
There are two Jamaican proverbs which speak about how people deal with stress: ‘Pressure buss pipe’ and ‘Diamonds mek unda pressure’. Which are you? Is the glass half empty or is it half full?
Stress is any feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can either motivate or repress you. It all boils to the way in which you process it.
Johnson Smith Welcomes News Of Jamaicans Found Safe Following Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian has delivered a devastating blow to the Caribbean. The good news is that we continue to get reports of Jamaicans being found safe and secure.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: BREAKING THE SILENCE
Domestic violence is violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. There are many types of domestic violence, including social, physical, sexual and emotional. If you’re being subjected to domestic violence, there are a number of organisations such as the Women's Centre that can offer you help and support.
#enddomesticviolence #noexcuseforabuse #domesticviolence
Marcia Moriah Skervin – The Survivor
Battered but never broken, this woman has been through the fire, valley and quite a few storms but she managed to stand tall with her crown in position. Marcia Moriah Skervin the jack of many trades, has always been the survivor long before beating breast cancer. She has survived living through poverty, failure and even sickness. We believe that this woman is one that Jamaica should make room for as she is coming to make an impact!
#strengthofawoman #queen #marciamoriahskervin #survivor #fighter
Youth Organisation Provide Back to School Assistance
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended Youths for Excellence Limited for providing back to school assistance to students of the Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School. More than 36 students from the Hagley Park Road based school, received items such as computer tablets, bus passes for two months, three months’ […]
Govt. pledges more assistance to fire-affected farmers in St. Elizabeth
Our food basket suffered a massive blow throughout the summer with a wave of fires. The fires left many farmers scratching their heads in wonder. Well, the Jamaican government has heard their need and decided to step in in a significant way.
Branson Centre Launches New Accelerator Programme
Recently, the Branson Centre welcomed 14 new businesses to its six-month accelerator programme, including four entrepreneurs working in the blue economy. The blue economy is defined as the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, job creation and ocean ecosystem health.
Media Launch of the Digital Marketing Plan FOR MSMEs
The Digital Marketing Plan for local MSMEs have been launched. The aim of this plan is to digitize 25,000 MSMEs by giving them access to digital marketing solutions for their businesses free of cost.
The sign-up link can be found on the MICAF or JBDC's website!
#MSMEs #Vision2030
CDB and partners assess the impacts of disasters and climate change on livelihoods in Jamaican Communities
Climate change has implications on our lives but who knows how much? The CBD will focus specifically on the impact on the lives and earnings of Jamaican communities.
