The Government is committed to nurturing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among Jamaican youth, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. “By fostering critical thinking and creativity in our young people, we are setting the stage for the emergence of future tech leaders who will create solutions that address local and global challenges,” he said....

The Government is finalising a modern legal framework for the sugar industry and will shortly establish a dedicated training institute for the sector, according to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He said the industry remains a very important sector that is still critical to the nation’s food security matrix, and the Government must lead a process...

Watt Town Revival Pilgrimage in St. Ann is to be inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscription will take place during the 19th Session of UNESCO’s Inter-Governmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, slated for Asunción in the Republic of Paraguay from...

The Carnegie Foundation for Cancer Research (CFCR) hosted the 9th edition of the Carnegie Lectures on November 7, at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Manchester. This annual event brought together medical professionals, researchers, and the public to raise awareness about cancers, their causes, and the latest developments in treatment and prevention. During his presentation on the relationship between cancer...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information remains firmly committed to ensuring that the island’s tertiary institutions deliver education that meets international standards and prepares students for a dynamic and interconnected world. “We understand that in doing so, we empower our young people to become innovators, leaders and contributors to national and regional progress,” said Assistant Chief Education Officer...

The Ministry of National Security has reaffirmed its support for the National Neighbourhood Watch Movement, which it considers a vital partner in its crime prevention efforts. Addressing the 37th National Neighbourhood Watch Conference on Thursday (November 7) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, Minister of State, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, said the Ministry stands ready to support the...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising members of the public that telephone lines and internet services at our National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Office, located at 18 Ripon Road, Kingston, are currently down. As such, NIS pensioners and other customers will be unable to contact us by telephone. In addition, we will be unable to deliver some services...