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The law on leaving your child on their own

24May

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Top Stories

The law on leaving your child on their own

123RF At risk. The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it’s an offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk. Use your judgement on how mature your child is before you decide to leave them alone, for example at home or in a car. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) says: children under 12 are rarely mature enough to be left alone for a long period of time children under 16 should not be left alone overnight babies, toddlers and very young children should never be left alone Parents can be prosecuted if they leave a child unsupervised ‘in...

“Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide for Jamaican Students to Secure Scholarships to UK Universities”

1May

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Education, Opportunities, Top Stories

“Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide for Jamaican Students to Secure Scholarships to UK Universities”

123RF Jamaicans Jamaicans have long been known for their academic excellence and drive to succeed. Many Jamaican students aspire to pursue higher education at universities in the United Kingdom (UK), but the cost of tuition and living expenses can be a barrier. Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships available to Jamaican students to help them achieve their educational goals. Research The first step in securing a scholarship to a UK university is to research available options. One of the most prominent scholarship programs available to Jamaican students is the Chevening Scholarship. This program is funded by the UK government and provides full funding for one year of study at a UK university. To be eligible, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of ...

Post Office card accounts closure delayed until November 22 but here’s what the DWP says customers should do now

1May

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News, Top Stories, UK News

Post Office card accounts closure delayed until November 22 but here’s what the DWP says customers should do now

IStockPhoto The closure of Post Office card accounts has been delayed. State pension or benefit payments Customers who collect either a state pension or benefit payments via the card accounts are being given another year to make alternative arrangements for their money after The Department for Work and Pensions took the decision to push the shut down back 12 months because of disruption caused by the pandemic. Hundreds of thousand of people are still thought to be picking up their money using a Post Office card account (POca) instead of a bank account. Here’s what those affected will need to do now: Who uses a POca? People who receive either a state pension or some form of benefit may still be collecting that money via a Post Office card account. However, the DWP has tak...

British Jamaican and Bangladeshi Couple Open 7th Jerk Shack Restaurant in the UK

10Apr

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Food, Lifestyle

British Jamaican and Bangladeshi Couple Open 7th Jerk Shack Restaurant in the UK

Jamaicans.com Matin and Michelle Miah have opened their seventh Rudie’s Jerk Shack Jamaican restaurant in London. The venue features tropical rum punch, reggae music, and authentic and traditional Jamaican meals, including jerk chicken cooked over charcoal, served in a welcoming, fun atmosphere. The latest Rudie’s is located in Camden’s Hawley Wharf. Family’s life Matin and Michelle met in the 1990s. His family is from Bangladesh, while Michelle’s parents were raised in Jamaica. Her mother is from Kingston, and her father comes from Portland. Both of her parents emigrated to the United Kingdom in the 1950s. Jamaica is a big part of their family’s life, and the Miahs often take their children to visit Michelle’s family home in the summers. They have grown to love Jamaica’s food, m...

Tyre Wear on Outside Edge: Is it legal and what causes it?

10Apr

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Motoring, Sport

Tyre Wear on Outside Edge: Is it legal and what causes it?

Toyota Tyre safety is a matter of life and death. Tyre wear on outside edge – is it legal? The legal minimum tyre tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm, which must be in a continuous band around the middle three quarters of each tyre, leaving some allowance for the very edges. But this is just the minimum! Some road safety experts believe that you’ll only be truly safe if you have a minimum tyre tread depth of 3mm. A sufficient tread depth will give you good traction and stopping speeds you can depend on. But if you let your tyres get worn or degraded, you can expect less traction, greater stopping distances, and an increased risk of life-threatening things like aquaplaning and blowouts. You should get into the habit of checking the state of your tyres at least once a fortnight...

10Apr

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News, Top Stories, UK News

Profile of a Predator

123RF Your Trust FIRST Their Aim is to Gain Your Trust FIRST, Before Your Child’s Think about that statement for a moment… Your child is not the initial target; you are. Why? The gateway Because you are the gateway to your child and your child’s trust. If the adult gains your trust, he has become a trusted adult in your child’s eyes…and this means your child will be much less likely to disclose abuse by that person, thinking that you will be angry with them or will not believe that this “trusted adult” would do such a thing. The information in this section will be taken primarily from the book, The Socially Skilled Child Molester; Differentiating the Guilty from the Falsely Accused (Carla van Dam, Phd; Hayworth Press, 2006). It is strongly recommended reading for ...

Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life

10Apr

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Faith, Features, Top Stories

Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life

Today marks three years since Bob Andy transitioned, but his impact as a singer and songwriter lives on through Reggae music. Let’s reflect on the man behind the music through five life lessons he taught us, told through the experiences of cultural historian Herbie Miller, one of his closest friends since the 1970s, and saxophonist Dean Fraser, friend and curator/producer of the newly-released We Remember Bob Andy tribute album. Singer/songwriter Bob Andy 1. Enjoy Life! Circa 1978. Andy is about to perform at the debut staging of Reggae Sunsplash at Jarrett Park, St. James, and Fraser is with him. As a lover of different genres of music, Andy decided to differentiate his set by opening with The Beatles’ The Long and Winding Road. “As a singe...

25Mar

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Opinion

Cheating Britain Welfare Fraud

123RF Britons are fed up with the scale of welfare fraud and a significant number of people are willing to inform on benefit cheats to the authorities. Nearly one in four people suspect they know someone who is committing welfare fraud. 8% of those who know someone suspected of fraud have gone so far as to inform the authorities. Anyone who thinks welfare fraud is just about people down on their luck chiselling a few pounds from the system is sadly out of date. In one area of London, staff went through the payroll of a reputable banker to match it with housing benefit recipients of 150 employees. 20 were found to be claiming benefit illegally. Comparing the list of the recipient of student grants with those for housing benefits (to which students are not usually entit...

Jamaica judged best wedding and cruise destination and more at world travel awards

25Mar

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News, World News

Jamaica judged best wedding and cruise destination and more at world travel awards

Dailymail The winner Jamaica emerged as the winner in several categories at the 2021 World Travel Awards, the top authority charged with recognizing and rewarding excellence in the travel and tourism sector. Jamaica received three destination awards: the World’s Leading Cruise Destination, the World’s Leading Family Destination, and the World’s Leading Wedding Destination. Its 2021 award as the World’s Leading Cruise Destination Award was the second in that category for Jamaica as it won the same award in 2020. The Port Authority of Jamaica regarded that first win as a major achievement, especially at a time when the international cruise industry faced serious challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Leading Wedding Destination Jamaica was a repeat winner in all of th...

24Mar

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News, Top Stories, UK News

Child Car Seat Information

123RF Information for Parents and Families With thousands of child passengers killed or injured every year in car accidents, it is vital to take every possible precaution to protect youngsters. A child can be killed in a crash at just 5mph – it is estimated that a child seat could have prevented two out of three child deaths or injuries to unrestrained children. Surveys have shown that around 70 per cent of child car seats are fitted incorrectly and many are not suitable for the car in which they are being used. Height-based seats Seats that adjust to their height are referred to as ‘i-Size’ seats. Until your child is 15 months old, they must be rear-facing. When your child is above 15 months old, they can utilize a forward-facing child car seat. You must inspect the ...

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