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Wha Gwaan

Wha Gwaan

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

“The only limit there is in Tourism is the limit you place on yourself,” was the statement reiterated by Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association Vice President, Robert Headley as he addressed over 200 students attending a World Tourism Day...

According to a statistical report from the Ministry of Health, due to the absence of employees from the workplace because of mental health issues, the country lost over $859 million in...

The We Inspire Agency, led by C. E.O, Cortia Bingham kicked started the #WeInspireGirlsToBeStrongWomen school tour in St. James on Tuesday, March 7.  With a group of dedicated sponsors which included The Jamaica Observer, Lasco Lasoy, i-Cool, Foska Oats, ARRC Media, Iprint, BluePrint, Elle...

3rd July 2020 will be the 5th anniversary of the inscription of the Blue and John Crow Mountains as a World Heritage Site. It is currently one of only 39 World Heritage Sites inscribed for both natural and cultural...

Complete regional integration remains elusive. Since the collapse of the short-lived West Indies Federation in 1962, there have been several attempts to unify the Caribbean. In sports, it’s the West Indies cricket team, which for many years has been...

To mark World Earth Day, The Fisherman's Co-operative Beach in Montego Bay received a much-needed facelift when Sandals Foundation ambassadors from Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Resorts International and Sandals Royal Caribbean Resorts on Monday. Over 700 pounds of garbage and...

As Jamaicans, we strive to achieve all things bright and beautiful. Our lifestyle is one that reflects livity and freedom; that is brand Jamaica. However, what has been severely affecting our liberating culture in recent times, is the stereotypical...
Pell River students Dejanae Pearce and Jaheim Jerry shared that they love their new fountain that was donated by the Sandals Foundation.

It is said that learning is strengthened when it is facilitated in a space that encourages the mind to be at ease. In continuing its efforts to positively impact education in Jamaica and the Caribbean; the Sandals Foundation recently...

Over 30 communities in the Upper Rio Minho Watershed (URMW) area of Clarendon are in the process of receiving 250 rainwater systems to help boost their response to drought and ensure greater water security for the area. The rainwater systems...