The Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) is reminding all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the critical need to manage and protect electronic records with the same level of diligence as traditional manual files. Senior Archivist at JARD, Alecia Litchmore, urges all institutions to bridge the gap between manual and electronic systems by adopting a hybrid approach. “The same...

Jamaicans are being implored to create a safe and nurturing environment for the nation’s children. The call was made by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) annual Child Month Candlelight Vigil, on May 4, at the Secret Garden Monument in downtown Kingston. Mayor Swaby said the monument, which was constructed 17...

Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester, came alive with vibrant energy and competitive spirit as the facility hosted its annual Sports Day recently. The boys displayed their athletic prowess, discipline, and teamwork as they competed in track and field and novelty events such as lime and spoon and maths races. Activities culminated with a spirited football match, with the...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reminding all customers that its Amnesty Programme is now in its fifth and final month, with offerings for both Residential and Commercial customers. This final period of time presents the last chance for eligible customers to take full advantage of generous debt relief and reconnection incentives designed to restore service and support financial recovery....

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has lauded Jamaica for its global leadership in ozone protection, through the establishment of seven new Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Reclamation (RRR&R) Centres across the island. Speaking at the recent launch ceremony, held at the HEART/NSTA Trust College of Construction Services in Portmore, UNDP Resident Representative, Kishan Khoday, praised the initiative as a powerful...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, is encouraging students to embrace training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, to prepare for exciting and lucrative careers. Addressing the sixth annual Owen Robert Science Lecture Series and STEM Awards at Victor Dixon High School in Mandeville, Manchester, on May 1, she cited Optoelectronics and Mechatronics...

Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alison Wilson, has announced the upcoming Investing in Jamaica and Housing Forum, set for Tuesday, May 6, at the Pyramid Club in Philadelphia, and Thursday, May 8, at Resorts World in New York City. These strategic events aim to connect members of the Jamaican Diaspora and potential investors with the expanding economic opportunities in...