Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed Jamaica’s civil servants for their tireless service and commitment to nation building. He noted that the civil service represents over 118,000 dedicated individuals who play a pivotal role in national development. “Their contribution to the efficiency and modernisation of Government services is commendable,” Dr. Holness said, in a message read...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), is greeted by Vice Principal of Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, Jennifer Brown, at the institution on Monday (November 18). The visit followed the recent death of the school’s bus driver, Rohan Gentles. Sharing the moment is Regional Director for the Education Ministry’s Region...

In recent years, Jamaica has focused on increasing the number and scope of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to enhance economic growth, attract foreign investments and boost exports. This development has been part of the country’s broader Global Logistics Hub Initiative, which aims to position Jamaica as a critical player in international trade. Under the current leadership of Chief Executive Officer...

The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) is undertaking a series of progressive initiatives, aimed at enhancing the organisation’s relevance and impact in a rapidly changing environment. Commandant, Brigadier Errol V. Johnson, gave an outline during the JCCF’s 81st anniversary Founder’s Day Service at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on Sunday (November 17). Key among the initiatives...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is encouraging more women to get involved in representational politics. She made the call while addressing the opening ceremony for an Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Missions workshop on women’s political participation, at the S Hotel in Kingston on Monday (November 18). Ms. Grange said there are various...

Students, teachers, members of the science community and the general public are invited to participate in the Science in the Park exhibition on Thursday (November 21). The event is being staged by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) at Emancipation Park in New Kingston under the theme: ‘Science for A Better Life’. Coordinator for the SRC’s Science and Technology Education Unit,...

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce in collaboration with its agencies and departments, is observing Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) from November 17-22. With a packed schedule of events already underway, the week, under the local theme: ‘Engaging MSMEs for Growth and Resilience’, aims to showcase the creativity, resilience and innovation of Jamaican entrepreneurs, while providing critical resources to micro,...