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In honour of Women's History Month, we will be sharing Jamaican Powerhouses.

Before there was a Jamaican art scene, there was Edna Manley. 🎨🌺

Born in England to a Jamaican mother, Edna arrived in Jamaica in 1922 and fell completely in love with the island. She used her art to capture Jamaica's spirit — its people, its energy, its awakening identity.

She co-founded the Jamaica School of Art in 1950, giving generations of Jamaican artists a place to learn and grow. Her masterpiece, Negro Aroused, is one of the most powerful sculptures Jamaica has ever produced.

Edna won the Gold Musgrave Medal and the Order of Merit. She is the Mother of Modern Jamaican Art. 🏅

🖌️ Mt. Alvernia students — every drawing, every painting, every creation you make is part of Jamaica's beautiful story. Create boldly!

💬 What's your favourite art you've ever made?

Tell us below!

On Wednesdays at noon everyone in St. Elizabeth Motherhouse is invited to say the St. Francis Peace Prayer. You're invited to join us. ☮🙏

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has announced that all schools will be closed effective Monday, October 27, 2025, due to the expected impact of Hurricane Melissa.

A new deadline will be communicated for the payment of external examination fees.

The National Water Commission (NWC) says most of its major water systems remain operational despite the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, high turbidity caused by heavy rains and runoff has affected some facilities, leading to service disruptions in parishes such as Manchester, Portland, Trelawny, St Mary, Clarendon, St James, Westmoreland, and Kingston and St Andrew.

Customers are being urged to store and conserve water and ensure that water used for drinking is safe.

If you have to leave home during a storm, make sure you don’t leave the essentials behind. 🌧️

For assistance, call 888-ONE-LOVE (888-663-5683).

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the awakening of the inner light!!! the victory of divine truth over ignorance and darkness.

It is a time to cleanse the soul, awaken our higher consciousness, and welcome divine grace, peace, and prosperity into our lives. 🪔✨

How are you spending your Heroes Day?