Customers of the Negril Post Office are being advised that they can now access services at the Sheffield and Little London Post Offices in Westmoreland. The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) had to transfer the services of the Negril Post Office to these locations. Services being provided at the Little London Post Office include pension disbursements, registered mail, zip...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will graduate its 19th batch of Immigration Officers on Thursday, August 14, marking the culmination of a seven-week training programme aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s border protection capabilities. The ceremony will take place at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Up Park Camp, and certificates will be presented to the successful trainees. Acting Director of...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dr. Kasan Troupe, has informed that preparations are well advanced for the reopening of schools for the academic year 2025/2026. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (August 12), Dr. Troupe stated that through a guided data-driven approach and a child-centred philosophy, the Ministry has conducted extensive reviews,...

The Sagicor Foundation has been hailed for its continued investment in the education of young Jamaicans. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, underscored that philanthropy is in the DNA of the charitable arm which has been awarding scholarships for over three decades. “Year after year, Sagicor has been investing in our young...

In response to public concern about the accuracy of weather predictions from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Director, Evan Thompson, has indicated that misunderstandings of forecasting terminology, rather than errors in the forecasting, are often the root of the problem. He pointed out that while there are genuine instances where forecasters get it wrong, “there are sometimes misunderstandings of the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is driving the effort to modernise markets across Jamaica. Speaking at the recent opening of the Buff Bay Market in Portland, Mr. McKenzie said the goal is for every parish to have either a new or upgraded market within the next five years, equipped with features that meet the needs...

A total of 23 students from Old Harbour and surrounding communities in St. Catherine have received laptops, school supplies, scholarships and cash grants in time for the start of school in September. The support was provided by the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA), during a recent education and health fair held at the Old Harbour Primary School. Free health...