Since 2020, more than 3,000 households have benefited from the Government’s flagship Community Electrification Project, securing legal access to the nation’s energy grid and reducing damage to life and property. The initiative, which is being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), is spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport in partnership with the Jamaica Public...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging Jamaicans to instal smoke detectors in their homes as part of efforts to incorporate the use of technology to minimise fire-related deaths and injuries. “These detectors will give you early warning. You can integrate them with your Alexa, Siri and Google home. They can notify you on your mobile devices that you have...

The United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) have launched a Youth Advisory Group (YAG) comprising 15 Jamaicans aged 16 to 29 years, to engage the nation’s youth in the pursuit of global sustainable development goals. The UN-EU YAG was convened at the end of last year and aims to fulfil the agencies’ shared objectives of youth empowerment and active...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is mourning the passing of late former Reporter, Alecia Nicole Smith, who died on Tuesday (April 8) after a period of illness. A past student of Herbert Morrison High School, Alecia entered the journalism profession after attaining a bachelor’s degree in media and communications (major) and a minor in Philosophy from the University of the...

The Government is increasing efficiency and creating a future-ready Jamaica built on a digital platform, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. He said that the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, which has been officially established, will power Jamaica’s digital transformation, providing a single authoritative voice and framework to improve ICT service delivery across...

The Government is investing more than $4.5 billion through the Rural Economic Development Initiative II (REDI II) programme, aimed at driving sustainable growth across the agriculture and tourism sectors. The investment, slated for rollout over the next two years, is designed to create long-term economic opportunities, reduce poverty and enhance livelihoods, particularly in rural communities across Jamaica. Managing Director, Jamaica...

Residents of the St. Catherine Infirmary in Spanish Town are now benefiting from a Therapeutic Park, which was officially opened on April 7 by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister described the facility as a place of comfort, adding that the residents should not feel that they are in a...