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Recipients of the inaugural Emerging Youth Leaders Awards display their plaques at the ceremony held on Sunday (September 29) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in Papine, St. Andrew. The awards recipients (from third left) are Karena Gayle, Otaine Wright, Asharee Rhodd, Gabriella Matthews, Meron McPherson and Tarini Khemlani. They are joined by (from left) Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Ian Forbes; President of UTech, Dr. Kevin Brown; Acting Senior Director in the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division, Ministry of Education and Youth, Yanique Williams; Chairman of the National Youth Council of Jamaica (NYCJ), Andrew Johnson; and Deputy Chairman of the Emerging Youth Leaders Awards Committee, Rajae Danvers. The event, organised by the NYCJ, was held under the theme ‘Recognising Progress, Inspiring Greatness.’

PHOTOS: Emerging Youth Leaders Awards

Tourism Director, Donovan White, addresses the audience at the 'Out of Many, One Love' concert held on Friday (September 27) at Devon House in Kingston. The event, celebrating World Tourism Day and culminating Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) activities, served to showcase the vibrant cultural exchanges fostered by tourism between nations.

PHOTOS: ‘Out Of Many, One Love’ Concert

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) World Congress at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 25.

Minister Williams Commends CCCJ’s Role in Advancing Higher Education

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during a handover ceremony for input supplies to Buff Bay Valley coffee farmers at the Bangor Ridge Church of God of Prophecy, recently.

Coffee Farmers to Get Help to Determine Price of Crop

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left) and the Councillor for Granville Division, Michael Troupe (fourth right) share a photo opportunity with some of the recipients of the Housing Relief Grant provided by the St. James Municipal Corporation, during the presentation ceremony on Friday (September 27), at the St. James Cultural Centre in Montego Bay.

St. James Residents Impacted by Hurricane Beryl Get Housing Relief Grants

Chief Executive Officer of the Bellevue Hospital, Suzette Buchanan, receives donation of two air-conditioning units, five wheelchairs and nine walkers from Rodney “Bounty Killer” Pryce on behalf of his Bounty Foundation, at the facility, on September 26

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Bellevue Hospital Receives Equipment from Bounty Foundation

Clients of the Bellevue Hospital in Kingston are set to benefit from a recent handover of equipment by the Bounty Foundation. The donation of two air-conditioning units, five wheelchairs, and nine ambulatory assistive devices (walkers) were received from recording artiste Rodney “Bounty Killer” Pryce and his Manager, Paul “Bankey” Giscombe by Bellevue Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Suzette Buchanan, on...

Students of Herbert Morrison Technical High School in Montego Bay, St. James, celebrate International Day of Rural Women held in 2023 at Moneague College in St Ann.

2 years ago Gender Affairs

BGA Marks International Day of Rural Women October 5 to 25

The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) will observe International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) with a series of activities from October 5 to 25. The events, which will be held under the local theme ‘Empowering Rural Women: Achieving a Sustainable Future’, include partnership with the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers. IDRW, which is observed annually on October 15, is...

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Post Warns Customers About Phishing Scams

Jamaica Post is urging vigilance in light of reports of numerous phishing scams from its customers. Speaking with JIS News, the entity’s Public Relations Officer, Tanickea Bennett, said persons must remain alert to avoid becoming victims of this persistent cybercrime. “Some customers have reported receiving suspicious messages requesting that they click on links, provide their sensitive data, and make payments...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

2 years ago Tourism

Gov’t Preparing Citizens to Seize Opportunities in Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica has been proactive in preparing its citizens to seize emerging opportunities within the tourism industry. “We are not complacent; we have been diligently equipping our populace to take advantage of the myriad opportunities, especially in leadership roles," he told JIS News. Mr. Bartlett said the Government has introduced a range of innovative...

2 years ago TourismYouth

Young People Urged to Become Tourism Ambassadors

Director of Tourism, Donovan White, has charged the country’s youth to embrace their role as ambassadors in promoting the local sector and taking it to the next level of growth and development. He said that tourism is no longer just about beautiful beaches and tasty food, noting that for Jamaica to remain competitive as a destination, the young people must...

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

2 years ago AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Provides Over $38m to Assist Livestock, Dairy and Bee Farmers Affected by Hurricane Beryl

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is providing more than $38 million to assist livestock, dairy and bee farmers in their recovery from the impact of Hurricane Beryl. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure while providing an update on the ongoing Hurricane Beryl Recovery Programme during Tuesday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives He said...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the ongoing Hurricane Beryl Recovery Programme, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 24).

2 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t Anticipates Lower Prices for Agricultural Produce

The Government is expressing confidence that support being provided to farmers and allied stakeholders under the post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts will result in consumers benefiting from lower prices for agricultural produce. This view was expressed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, while providing an update on the ongoing Hurricane Beryl Recovery Programme in the House of...