The Office of Public Procurement Policy is underscoring the responsibility of heads of procuring entities to safeguard public funds and ensure compliance with the law, particularly when emergency procurement measures are invoked. Chief Public Procurement Policy Officer at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Jovell Barrett, underscores that leadership within public bodies entails clear legal and fiduciary obligations,...

The Digicel Foundation has handed over a US$80,000 Smart Lab to Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, Manchester, as part of efforts to strengthen teacher preparation and accelerate digital transformation in Jamaica’s education system. The facility was officially opened during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday (February 24). Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Tertiary Unit of the Ministry of...

Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), Leslie Harrow, is urging Jamaicans to honour the legacy of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, by upholding the enduring values of justice, fairness, and national pride for which he fought. He made the call during a commemorative ceremony held on Tuesday (February 24) in Blenheim, Hanover, marking the...

Danash Brown’s winning essay in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition was recognised for its dynamic interpretation of the topic, confident writing style and arguments that were both original and thought-provoking. The 11-year-old student of West Indies College Preparatory School in Manchester was ecstatic during the awards ceremony held on February 17 at the Summit Kingston. “It feels...

Jamaica has made notable strides in advancing disability inclusion, steadily building a stronger culture of belonging for vulnerable group of persons. Over the past four years, the country has implemented key aspects of the Disabilities Act, alongside public education and sensitisation initiatives, to promote equal access, opportunities, and rights for persons with disabilities. Addressing a recent Think Tank, Executive Director...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is anticipating full recovery in economic activity after Hurricane Melissa within two to three years. BOJ Governor, Richard Byles, says this is faster than the previous estimate of three to four years. “This improved recovery outlook anticipates a faster rebound in agricultural activity and factors in a faster than initially anticipated recovery in electricity and...

Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Vivion Scully, has hailed the Matching Grant Scheme (MGS) as an important investment by the Government in the country’s farmers. An initiative under the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the United Kingdom (UK) government, the initiative provides small and medium-sized farmers with...