A week-long visit from a sports delegation from the United States saw them share their knowledge and training skills with several groups across four parishes.

Dupont Primary, Camperdown High, Calabar, Manchester High, Dinthill Technical, Stadium, Phase One Academy, First Assemblies of God Mandeville, were among the scheduled stops.

At one of its sessions staged at the Old Harbour High School, Zach Arington spoke on the importance of developing healthy eating habits and practicing effective time management.

The donation was made by Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Perry’s Funeral Home, Peter Perry, who is a past student of the school.

He told JIS News that the donation of the 50-inch TVs, valued at over $340,000, will enhance the learning experience for the students.

“I did it so that everyone can benefit,” he said, while urging more past students to get involved and support the institution.

Principal of Brown’s Hall Primary, Novalin Leachman, said a TV set will be installed in every classroom.

But now, there could be an easier alternative in the form of patches that can be simply applied to the skin, much like a sticking plaster.

Early data from a vaccine patch trial in the Gambia has shown promising indications that it could be effective in protecting children from measles.

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has been helping to develop these vaccine microarray patches – or MAPS – as they are known, for several years already.

Weather expert Glenroy Brown says temperatures are likely to soar up to five degrees above normal.

“Bad news, Jamaica!” said Brown, reporting on his Weather Jamaica channel on X (formerly Twitter). “From May 13 to May 18, 2024, prepare for persistent heat and dry weather as temperatures will be soaring 5 degrees Celsius above normal, as indicated by the fiery red colors on the map.”

This severe heat is linked to the El Nino effect says meteorologist Brian Shields who noted that ocean temperatures in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean are extremely warm at the moment.

The Quran explicitly enjoins kindness and respect towards parents, with a special emphasis on mothers.

In chapter 17, verse 24, Allah says: Thy Lord has commanded, Worship none but Him, and show kindness to parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age with thee, never say unto them any word expressive of disgust nor reproach them, but address them with excellent speech.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) repeatedly highlighted the elevated status of mothers.

The West Indies batter ushered in a new era for cricket with a sizzling 117 against South Africa, the first of countless unforgettable T20 World Cup moments.

For the first time, 20 teams will participate in this year’s Men’s T20 World Cup with a new host and three new teams set to make their bow on the biggest stage.

Ahead of the ninth instalment of the tournament, let’s take a look back at its past.

A behemoth is born

The Ministry of Health & Wellness has noted the public discourse over the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca (AZ), following the withdrawal of the marketing authorization as requested by the manufacturer.

Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that starting on Thursday, May 16, some 150 metres of the road will be impacted. Contractors working on the project will continue the process of laying storm water drainage along the corridor. These works are expected to be completed on Saturday, May 17.

The Grange Lane Project is being implemented at a cost of $925 – million and is expected to be completed in September of this year.

The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Euwart Stephenson otherwise called ‘Biggy’ of said community.

According to the police about 6:20 pm Stephenson and another man, said to be 34 years old, were at a shop in Seven Miles when they were attacked by a lone gunman who fired a barrage of shots at them.

Stephenson died on the spot while the other man was rushed to the hospital where his condition is said to be very serious. 

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) recently opened the outpatient waiting area at the Spanish Town Hospital (STH), which has the capacity to accommodate 300 patients, who may require care but do not need to be admitted.

The covered waiting area is equipped with comfortable chairs and ceiling fans installed to improve patient experience. Funding in the amount of J$32 million was provided by SERHA.