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The Meteorological Service has downgraded the Hurricane Warning for Jamaica, replacing it with a TROPICAL STORM WARNING, as the island is now expected to be outside of the range of hurricane-force winds associated with Hurricane Matthew but likely to experience tropical storm conditions.

Tropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect for Jamaica. This means that tropical storm conditions, including possible sustained wind speeds of 63-118 km/h (39-73 mph), are expected to affect Jamaica in 36 hours or less.

The Meteorological Service has maintained a TROPICAL STORM WARNING for Jamaica, as Hurricane Matthew again shows slight strengthening.

The Meteorological Service has maintained a TROPICAL STORM WARNING for Jamaica.

The Meteorological Service has discontinued the TROPICAL STORM WARNING for Jamaica. The island is no longer at threat of tropical storm-force winds as Hurricane Matthew continues to move away and weather conditions improve.

The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Administration advises that the university reopens tomorrow, Wednesday October 5 at 8 a.m. for all workers, and at 12:30 p.m. for students and the general public.

Carolyn Marie Smith is assistant vice-president of student affairs at Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Manchester. Submit your questions to her at careeradvisor@ncu.edu.jm.

In December 2014, the parish of Manchester celebrated its 200th year. On May 15, last year, as part of the celebrations, which carried over into 2015, Manchester-based consulting firm ThelKar Communications Limited and Star Grill Restaurant spearheaded a mass tree planting initiative at Brooks Park in Mandeville.

This study aimed to compare the principal strategies used by the healthcare providers at a rural hospital in Jamaica (JA) with the data published in the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture report in the United States (2014) regarding the promotion of patient safety.

Kirk Dunkley struggled to keep his emotions together as he reflected on the abuse he experienced as child, in addition to being unable to read at the age of nine.

Nikeish Roberts, 36, has endured a lot, but she has not allowed herself to become a product of her environment or experiences.

Carolyn Marie Smith is Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Manchester. Submit your questions to her at careeradvisor@ncu.edu.jm

Recently, Northern Caribbean University, through its Office of Civic/Governmental Relations for Community Advancement hosted Family Life Enhancement Seminars which benefitted nearly 300 members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Recently, Northern Caribbean University (NCU) hosted an Investor Forum, organized by the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and Barita Investments, focusing on savings and investments. The forum was held on the university’s main campus in Mandeville, Manchester.

I recently participated in an online screening interview. The interviewers were both females who introduced themselves using their first and last names but did not say whether they were Miss or Mrs. They referred to each other by first names and addressed me by first name as well.

President of the Jamaica Union of Seventh-day Adventist, Pastor Everett Brown, has said that since the birth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, the Church has contributed, and continues to contribute to the development of the nation through Seventh-day Adventist Christian Education. He was speaking at the KG Vaz Lecture Series held on Northern Caribbean University’s Main Campus, last Thursday; as part of 2016 Homecoming celebrations. Pastor Brown, who the Plenary Speaker, spoke on the theme, Adventist ministry in Jamaica: Changes, Future, and Relevance.

Businessman and Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen, has encouraged Jamaican artists to maintain their creativity and hope despite the challenges they face as there is great potential to be found in the art industry. Mr Chen was speaking as the Guest Speaker at the Visual Art Exhibit, held recently as part of the Northern Caribbean University 2016 Homecoming celebration.

Recently, as part of the 2016 Homecoming celebrations at Northern Caribbean University (NCU), alumni from all over gathered together on the university’s Main Campus in Mandeville, Manchester, for the Homecoming Vesper Service.

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