January 2017

31 Jan

Superhero Nurse

When Davia Tucker got dressed for work at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Thursday, January 12, little did she know that later that day she would have to jump through a window at the ICU in an attempt to save the lives of 4 children. Click to read more!

26 Jan

Rockin’ Your Roots

Western societies have found ways of incorporating African prints into trendy fashion pieces that we’ve now made part of our everyday wardrobe. Whether it is Ankara or Kente, men and women have found a way to rock these African prints with existing items in their closets. Here are some ways you can rock your african prints and still look trendy:

23 Jan

UWI PROChangers Gives us a cause to ‘CARE’

Last Wednesday (January 18), PROChangers hosted the third CARE benefit show at the Philip Sherlock Centre For The Creative Arts showcasing the impact the performing arts can have on bringing about positive social change.

19 Jan

What the Hell Am I Supposed to Do With My Life?

The question of all questions was asked and answered by first time author Krystal Chong as she launched her novel, “What the hell am I supposed to do with my life?” at the Grog Shoppe Restaurant at Devon House on Tuesday.

16 Jan

Getting to Know Joseph M. Matalon

Recognized locally and internationally for his role at the head of ICD Group Limited, a well-established holding company that manages many diverse businesses in the Caribbean and North America, as well as for his contribution on any one of the many boards and committees on which he sits, Mr Joseph M. Matalon (Joe) is no stranger to the public eye. Here are 10 interesting facts about Joe Matalon:

13 Jan

Dr. Damien King the Man: Ten Things You Didn’t Know

Straight talking economist, lecturer and the Co-Executive Director of the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI), Dr. Damien King will, on January 27th, be inducted into the Campion College Hall of Fame at the Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Here are 10 interesting things we found out about Dr. Damien King, Campion College Alumni’s newest Hall of Fame inductee

09 Jan

Bobby Montague: Drop the PR and Just Get to Work

The Minister has been talking tough and has been announcing a number of measures to reduce crime, the restructuring of the Constabulary and allocation and reallocation of resources, etc. However, these have for the most part been just announcements. The Minister, as he stands presently, is now at the risk of being just an announcer and not a doer.

06 Jan

10 People You Didn’t Know Attended Campion

Among the top high schools in Jamaica, Campion College has produced graduates who can be found in almost every profession in all corners of the world. But do you know them?

05 Jan

What's Your New Year's Resolution?

It is only five days into the the New Year and already many ‘resolutionists’ are ready to flush their new year’s resolutions down the toilet. The Desk at 13 West went on a quest to find out resolutions, if any, were made and broken since the start of the year. Here’s what we found out:

December 2016

30 Dec

Top 10 Memes of 2016

As 2016 draws to a close (not that we’re completely sad) we can’t deny that it gave us many things- namely, hilarious... even borderline corny Memes. At The Desk, we have a team member we consider a human meme-generator and in true year in review fashion, asked him to give us his pick of the top ten Memes of 2016. So, in no particular order, here’s what he came up with:

29 Dec

Coldwell Banker gives back to Jamaica Society for the Blind

Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty handed over a newly refurbished kitchen to the Jamaica Society for the Blind on the 21st of December. The project which started in October was completed earlier this (December) month with the help of sponsors Active Traders, Tile City, Enerbiz and Architect, Radcliff Jones.

27 Dec

Butch Hendrickson's Philanthropic Footprint

2016 has been an astounding year for the astute businessman behind National Baking Company, CEO Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, with his most recent accolade being the Jamaica Observer Business Leader Award for corporate philanthropy. Hendrickson’s 2016 efforts were firmly focused on enhancing early childhood education and supporting local manufacturers.

23 Dec

1000 vector control aides trained

1000 Vector Control Aides have been trained, certified and temporary employed as community Vector Control Aide by the HEART-NTA and the Ministry of Health. The Vector Control Aides were on Saturday (December 10) certified having successfully completed an eight (8) week training programme which represents part of the Ministry of Health’s response to tackle the Zika virus in Jamaica.

22 Dec

A New Wave of creative expression

Kingston is known for being the hub of activity spanning from a rigorous nightlife to a scene teeming with culture. With this in mind, ‘New Wave’ was conceptualised and placed on the already explosive Kingston night scene.

21 Dec

Dream teams up with Yuma for 'Xodus'

Revellers will experience the biggest carnival to date come April 2017 with three major bands on the road. Dream Entertainment Jamaica team has partnered with YUMA Vibe out of Trinidad and Tobago to give revellers the ultimate carnival experience.

08 Dec

National Health Insurance Scheme Still a Priority

The implementation of a National Health Insurance Scheme remains a priority for Jamaica. That’s according to Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton who said the Government has started the process to implement the national programme to ensure universal health care for all Jamaicans.

New Exhibitors 'cash in' on A Jamaican Made Christmas

As busy shoppers bustled along ‘Eggnog Avenue’ and across ‘Ham Highway’ to stock up on the wide range of Jamaican products on sale, exhibitors were on a high and made every effort to capitalize on the heavy traffic. Read how exhibitors amassed over $9million in sales overall.

06 Dec

The difference a 'Chupse' makes

Read how with every accessory made from the heart and perfectly hand crafted, 'Chupse' gives its customers a story of love and affection in each piece of lanyard, key ring, bracelet, earring and necklace produced using coffee beans donated by the Jamaica UCC Blue Mountain Coffee Company Limited.

01 Dec

5 of our favourite booths from A Jamaican Made Christmas

If you missed this year's A Jamaican Made Christmas, then you definitely missed out! There is nothing more amazing than an authentic Jamaican one-stop shopping experience...and before Christmas too! The Desk had a wonderful time at each booth; check out 5 of our favourites.

November 2016

22 Nov

5 reasons to get off your blessed assurance and vote in local government elections

Local Government elections are coming up and while the candidates have been out daily campaigning for your vote, there are many people who don't see the significance of it. We asked Norman Manley Law Student Markel Virgo to help us tell you in 5 points why you should go vote.

5 places to #EatIn and #Dineout after RW

Having the Restaurant Week blues? Here are 5 spots The Desk suggests you go to #EatIn and #DineOut all year round!

12 Nov

4 reasons to get excited for Market at The Lawn

Jamaica's version of an open-air pseudo-bazaar event is back! Excited? Here are 4 reasons you definitely should be.

October 2016

28 Oct

Five Jamaican Teens who “Bossed Up”

This year, youth month will be celebrated under the theme E=MC2 ‘Energizing Youth’. Through this theme the youth ministry is seeking to identify, harness and showcase the very best of our Jamaican youth.

Five Reasons to Grab Your Gym Clothes and Head to SEJA

The Desk at 13 West sat down with SEJA Co Founder Natalie Murray to discuss the 3 day event and here are 5 reasons why we think you need to pack your running shoes and sweat pants and head to Negril!

25 Oct

Take Our Word for it: 10 Facts about Dr. Ralph Thompson

The autobiography- 'Take My Word for it' tells the story of Dr. Ralph Thompson, whose life has been used as a lens to look at many aspects of Jamaica for the past 90 years.

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