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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Deanroy Bernard (second right), are among the guests enjoying performances during the Young Reggae Ambassadors Concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston on February 8. The concert formed part of activities commemorating Reggae Month 2025 throughout February under the theme ‘Come Ketch Di Riddim’.

PHOTOS: Young Reggae Ambassadors Concert

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit will begin their month-long Cross Country Tour on February 11.

Domestic Violence Intervention Unit of JCF Begins Cross-Country Tour Feb. 11

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

Minister Green Highlights Potential of Greenhouse Farming

Director of Projects and Strategic Management at the MultiCare Youth Foundation, Mitzian Turner.

At-Risk Youth Benefit from Mentorship Programme of MYF

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) (October 2024).

St. James Municipal Corporation to Tackle Issue of Stray Cattle

1 year ago Water

NWC to Complete Minard Water System Upgrade Within Two Weeks

The National Water Commission (NWC) is pleased to announce that work to improve the water supply to the Browns’ Town communities is progressing with the installation of pumping equipment (columns, and cabling) to a depth of nearly 800 feet. Based on the remaining work, the project is now slated to be completed on February 22, 2025- one week later than...

Deputy Commissioner General, Operations, Tax Administration Jamaica, Dave Jeffery, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on February 7.

1 year ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

TAJ Establishes Programme to Help Taxpayers Settle Outstanding Sums

Taxpayers seeking to benefit from the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) Special Arrears Settlement Programme (SASP) can now take advantage of flexible payment arrangements to settle their outstanding taxes. The programme provides relief by waiving interest, penalties, and surcharges for taxpayers who clear their principal balances by March 31, 2025. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on February...

1 year ago DevelopmentEducationInformationSkillsVision 2030Youth

National Career Awareness Week Slated for February 9-14

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in collaboration with the HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and CHOICES, will host National Career Awareness Week 2025 from February 9-14 under the theme: ‘Career Success through Self Development’. This annual observance aims to empower students at all levels to make informed career choices and enhance their future through education, entrepreneurship and...

Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton, delivering a presentation at the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (February 6).

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Businesses Encouraged to Capitalise on Trade Agreements

Jamaican businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of the island's existing trade agreements to boost competitiveness and expand into new markets. Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton, highlighted the significant opportunities available through these agreements, many of which, she said, are currently underutilised. She was speaking at the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses the general meeting of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, which was held at the Almond Tree Restaurant in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday ( February 5).

1 year ago Agriculture

EGG Farmers Appeal Being Heard

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, is assuring egg farmers that their call for the removal of the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on eggs is being heard by the Ministry. “I know this issue is close to your hearts, and rightfully so. You have consistently and passionately advocated for the removal of...

Chief Executive Officer for the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, delivers remarks during the launch of community Wi-Fi service in Dalvey, St. Thomas, on Thursday (February 6).

1 year ago CommunityTechnology

Community Wi-Fi Service Launched in Dalvey, St. Thomas

The more than 4,000 residents of Dalvey in St. Thomas can now access free and safe community Wi-Fi to improve their quality of life, thanks to the Universal Service Fund (USF). The Wi-Fi hotspot was launched in Dalvey square on Thursday (February 6), bringing the total number of communities benefiting from this USF initiative to well over 320. Newly minted...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is greeted by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s strategic planning workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew, on Thursday (February 6).

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Local Gov’t Minister Underscores KSAMC’S Role

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says councillors and administrators of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) have a vital role to play in the Corporate Area’s development and the delivery of services to residents. “Your responsibility over the capital city, as well as townships and communities in urban and rural St. Andrew, is...