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July is Social Wellness Month, a dedicated time to foster meaningful connections, strengthen support systems, and improve overall well-being through healthy relationships. Summer is the perfect time to relax, reconnect with those around you, and strengthen your relationships. Here are some ideas for you to try! Relax: Take a walk and enjoy the fresh air Sit on the beach and listen to the waves Read a book outside in the sunshine Try a short outdoor meditation or deep breathin

In June, we celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month. Music is a powerful way to connect communities, express oneself and to bond over shared experiences. So much history can be passed down in song and is a way to remember where the community came from and to help the community find where they are going next. Music can transport each person back in time, and place him/her back into a memory with just a single note. African American Music is filled with so much cu

June signals the beginning of hurricane season in Jamaica, making it the perfect time to recognize Disaster Preparedness Month. As the threat of hurricanes approaches, it is important to be as prepared as possible for the worst. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) uses this time to remind all Jamaicans to check their supplies and be ready in case of an emergency. As an island, Jamaica is vulnerable to hurricanes, but that does not mean we can

Each May, Jamaica recognizes Child Month, dedicated to celebrating and highlighting children’s rights, well-being, and development. Child Month is supported and celebrated by schools, communities, and organizations such as the Office of the Children's Advocate, with activities that promote children’s safety, protection, and overall development. Public education campaigns, school-based events, and community outreach efforts help raise awareness about positive parenting, recogn