Saturday, May 4, 2024
Wha Gwaan

Wha Gwaan

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

Jamaican based development communications entity, CHANGE Communications Limited, was recently selected by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research to present at its Impacts World Conference in Germany. CHANGE Communications Limited which was represented by Managing Director, Indi Mclymont-Lafayette and...

Over 500 team members from Sandals Resorts in the Montego Bay region (Sandals Royal Caribbean, Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Inn) benefitted from a back to school treat held last weekend near the resorts. According to Sandals Royal Caribbean’s human...

This two-day event, that “almost never happened” according to the promoter, was aimed at shedding a little light in the dark tunnel called, The Future. Vice President of the Student Guild, Kiddist McCoy said “I’m not doing this for me,...

The Western Basketball Association was recently handed some high-performance basketball socks courtesy of the Sandals Foundation- the philanthropic arm of the Sandals Resorts International- during the Elite Basketball League at the Montego Bay Sports Complex. The initiative which falls under...

Dre Tosh performed along with JahDore, Dje and newcomer, Kalia-Shea. His singles "Coming In Hot", "Don't You Worry" and "Sweet Jamaica" along with covers of his grandfather Peter Tosh's " Glass House" and "Legalise It" received much love from the audience at 100. The...

Dr. Michael Taylor (third left) makes a strong point to workshop facilitator, Menno Valkenburg during the introductory exercise of the Strategic Programme for Climate Resilience (SPCR) Stakeholder Consultations Results workshop

There are an estimated 200,000 children living with disabilities in Jamaica and inadequate systems in place to effectively include them into society. Since 2007, the Nathan Ebanks Foundation has been on a mission to advocate for, and strengthen capacities to promote the best interests, rights, safety, education and inclusion of children with disabilities and special education needs in Jamaica. The Fairs will feature an emergency Preparedness Resource Booth, academic screening, mental Health Checks, Health Checks, Dental Services, Vision Screening, Developmental Screening, Information Booths, Adaptive Sports Games and Demonstration, Disability/Special Needs Resource Booths as well as fun games and a gospel concert.

On Saturday, January 6, 2018, the lawns of Jamaica House in Kingston was transformed into a musical haven with electrifying performances from top shot, Jamaican artistes such as Agent Sasco, Dexta Daps, Shenseea, Ding Dong and the Ravers, and international superstars...

(Photo-Op: Sandals Montego Bay's valued guest, Stan Hufford and Sandals Foundation ambassadors Suzanne Stephenson and Askia Moody help to make a difference by replanting mangrove saplings in the Whitehouse fishing village in Montego Bay on Saturday, February 4) Montego Bay, St....