Friday, April 19, 2024
Wha Gwaan

Wha Gwaan

Updates on positive developments, events and activities in the island.

Jamaica AIDS Support Life (JASL) will now be offering pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an additional preventative option for people at substantial risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The organisation has officially launched its PreP programme via a...

Over 1 million radio listeners across the United Kingdom (UK) got a touch of Jamaican hospitality when six UK-based radio stations broadcast live from Sandals Montego from June 13-22. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board...
Great Shape! Inc. volunteer dental hygienists conducts a dental procedure at a 1000 Smiles Dental Clinic in 2019.

Through a partnership with the Sandals Foundation, the Great Shape! Inc. 1000 Smiles clinic, the world's largest international humanitarian dental project, has provided free dental care to over 300,000 Caribbean nationals since 2003. Following a two-year hiatus caused by...

World Ranger Day is celebrated annually on 31st July 2018 to honour the protected area rangers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and celebrate those who, thankfully, lace up their boots each day and...

Virtually every aspect of life has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus. Only since 9/11 have we seen such global upheaval. During this time of uncertainty, the natural thing to do is stick your head in the sand, waiting...
Members of the Public Relations and Earth Guardian teams from the Sandals Montego Bay region in a celebratory mood after conducting a beach clean-up in the adjacent White House community to mark World Oceans Day.

TEAM members from the Sandals Resorts Montego Bay Region today cleared over 400 pounds of garbage from a section of the beach and sidewalks in the adjoining White House community, as part of the company's continued community assistance initiative...
Present for the daybreak initiative were Sandals and Beaches Negril team members (from left) Abdy Frame, Devonae Manderson, Nicolette Manahan, Melissa Clarke, Sheida Housen, Derise Forbes, Malkia Weise, Crystal Tenannt, Ashley Crisp, Angelica Nunes and Tavia-Shae Bernard.

Team members from Sandals and Beaches Negril had an early start to their morning with a beach cleanup at the Cosmos Beach, in Negril, Westmoreland to honour World Wetlands Day. Observed on February 2nd the day aims to raise...

I had the honoured pleasure of attending Panfest 2017 at the Phillip Sherlock centre for the performing arts on the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus on Friday, March 24 and it was a pleasure indeed to...

The Kids Campus Foundation and Stars of Hope Community Outreach Programme in partnership  with the Family Christian Centre hosted a Medical Mission dubbed “Healthcare Professionals Helping Our Community”  in an effort to encourage and educate the public to take responsibility of their health and lifestyle...

Held on the grounds of Country Kitchen off Molynes Roads, the night had a very comfortable, laid back atmosphere. This was only helped further by rhythmic background music, tasty food on sale and a decorative string of lights which provided a warm, comforting glow. This intimate setting was...