Depression affects about 16% of persons living in the United States. In Australia, one in four women and one in eight men will suffer from depression. About twice as many women as men report or receive treatment for clinical depression, though this imbalance is shrinking over the course of recent history; this difference seems … Continue reading Video: Let’s Talk Depression
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Interesting Statistics on Jamaica Olympics Track Team
A quick analysis of the selected athletes and their club and school affiliations show some interesting statistics, according work done by Oliver “Elmo” Harris. As expected, MVP and Racers top the club grouping but it is quite surprising that Vere has gone back to the glory days and heads the school count with SIX … Continue reading Interesting Statistics on Jamaica Olympics Track Team
JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, #JaSeniorTrials Schedule Day 3
SUPREME VENTURES/ NATIONAL SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS JAMAICA ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL STADIUM Session: 3 SENIOR TRIALS DAY 3 Day 3 - Saturday 07/02/2016 - Starts at 09:00 AM Event Round 9:00 AM - Men 200 Meter Dash Prelims 9:30 AM - Women Hammer Throw Finals 11:00 AM - Men Hammer Throw Finals 5:00 PM - Women Shot Put Finals 5:10 … Continue reading JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, #JaSeniorTrials Schedule Day 3
JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, #JaSeniorTrials Schedule Day 2
SUPREME VENTURES/ NATIONAL SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS JAMAICA ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL STADIUM Session: 2 SENIOR TRIALS DAY 2 Day 2 - Friday 07/01/2016 - Starts at 05:00 PM Event Round 5:00 PM - Men Pole Vault Finals 5:30 PM - Women Discus Throw Finals 5:30 PM - Men 100 Meter Dash MASTERS Finals 5:30 PM - Men 400 Meter Dash … Continue reading JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, #JaSeniorTrials Schedule Day 2
JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, #JaSeniorTrials Schedule Day 1
SUPREME VENTURES/ NATIONAL SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS JAMAICA ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL STADIUM Session: 1 SENIOR TRIALS DAY 1 Day 1 - Thursday 06/30/2016 - Starts at 10:00 AM Event Round 10:00 AM - Men 100 Meter Dash QUALIFIERS Prelims 5:30 PM - Men Javelin Throw Finals 5:32 PM - Men Triple Jump Finals 6:05 PM - Women 400 Meter Hurdles … Continue reading JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, #JaSeniorTrials Schedule Day 1
#JaSeniorTrials: Nine athletes through to 100m quarter finals
MVP's Kevaun Rattan was the fastest qualifier following first round action of the Men's 100m this morning at the JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships inside the National Stadium. Rattan won the first heat in 10.37 seconds. The others to advance to the next round are, Ramon Barnwell (10.39), Ryan Shields (10.44), Kemah Green (10.47) , … Continue reading #JaSeniorTrials: Nine athletes through to 100m quarter finals
The JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, Gets Underway in Kingston Jamaica
The four day, JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships 2016, begins today June 30, 2016. It is expected to be a great event. The Jamaican athletes will all be on display and attempt to qualify for the Jamaican National Team; representing the country at the Rio Olympics, in summer. According to the Jamaica Observer, "The … Continue reading The JAAA Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships, Gets Underway in Kingston Jamaica
Jamaica Festival Song, Looking Forward
Jamaica has a rich history, in various areas including sports, arts, culture, food etc. Surely not the least of these, is music. Jamaicans have thrived and are known to be some of the most easy going and happiest people in the world; simply, because they can ‘bill’ a vibe from listening to music. Jamaica, as … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song, Looking Forward
Escape with Salsa Dancing
Many couples go salsa dancing every weekend. Some believe it keeps them in touch with their Cuban heritage and friends, while being far from family or home. Others enjoy the sensuality of the music and movements. This sexy dance often ignites a sensual feeling or mood in its participants and onlookers. Many people upon seeing … Continue reading Escape with Salsa Dancing
Jamaican Health: Getting treatment for depression is important
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2011, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Depression affects about 16% of persons living in the United States. In Australia, one in four women and one in eight men will suffer from depression. About twice as many women as men report or receive treatment for clinical depression, though this imbalance is … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Getting treatment for depression is important