Wayne Chen, president of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), has welcomed the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) plans to introduce subjects related to entrepreneurship as part of efforts to boost the economies of the region. Speaking with The Gleaner yesterday, Chen said it was an initiative for which he had been lobbying for some time. “In […]
Homemade Chicken Soup Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) Whole Chicken 4 carrots, halved 4 Stalks celery, halved 1 large onion,halved water to cover salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (optional) Directions Put the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered, […]
Researchers have discovered a new biological mechanism that may help reduce the onset of diabetes, a disease that is prevalent among more than nine million Canadians, and is prevalent among people of Caribbean origin. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, approximately 10 per cent of people with diabetes have type 1 and the number with […]
By Herman Silochan Last week I had to go to Belleville for the funeral of a cousin’s wife and at the Catholic Mass, there were lots of outpourings of fond memories, personal recollections in that crowded church. There was also universal acknowledgement of her unswerving Christian faith, the bedrock values of home and family. In […]
My Son’s First Allowance POSTED BY CAROLINE CAKEBREAD I love everything about summer – except the ice cream truck. My three-year-old son goes berserk every time it pulls up in front of the park, with its jingly little siren song of a tune. “I want ice cream!” he screams (yes, he literally does scream for […]
Food for thought. BabyCenter.com, in partnership with Clorox, conducted a nation-wide online survey polling moms and their attitudes towards wellness, disinfecting, and cleaning. Here are the highlights of what we learned. Take a look — other moms might be more like you than you think! Most respondents reported being more concerned about germs since having […]
Royson James Star Columnist These are the Jamaicans you don’t hear enough about — a high-achieving, prosperous community too often eclipsed by Toronto’s preoccupation with gang violence and street punks. Chances are they’re your boss, doctor, banker, caregiver, teacher, lawyer, plumber, university chancellor or the judge you’ll face in court tomorrow. But you could easily […]
The Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA) proudly announces Mahayah Lochan-Aristide as the worthy recipient of the Second Annual Preston Shepherd Music Scholarship 2012. Mahayah, having met the criteria for the Award, is most deserving and she exemplifies all the qualities for which the late Preston Shepherd stood. Mahayah is a Grade 10 student enrolled […]
By Sandra Mills Author, Speaker and radio radio talk show host Paulet Biedermann is the first and only Caribbean native to win the Oktoberfest-Rogers TV woman of the year award. She was recognized for making significant long term contribution to her community and her country. Biedermann won the Waterloo Region’s most prestigious award on October […]
