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JCDC to Roll Out New Online Platform Soon

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will soon be rolling out its new online platform – JCDC Award Force. Director of Arts Development and Training, JCDC, Andrew Brodber, said this platform will facilitate registration of participants across all the Commission’s...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Tuesday’s (October 1) Board Chairs Training Session for Region Six, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

School Board Chairs Urged to Make Sure Meetings are Minuted

Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green, addresses a function to launch the 2024/05 academic year in the parish and unveil a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Programme, held recently at the Winston Jones High School.

Custos of Manchester Unveils STEM Education Programme

Grandmothers enjoy cold coconut water at the National Grandparents Day celebration held at The Verandah, Clarendon Park, on Sunday (September 29).

Rain No Damper for National Grandparents Celebration

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

2 years ago CultureEntertainment

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.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Minister Williams Commends CCCJ’s Role in Advancing Higher Education

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) for its role in assuring quality in higher education in Jamaica. “CCCJ... continues to play an instrumental role in advancing higher education through programme, curriculum, assessment design and development, certification and awards,” she said. “Through innovative approaches, the Council has expanded programme...

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.

2 years ago Agriculture

Coffee Farmers to Get Help to Determine Price of Crop

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be conducting a study to help local coffee farmers determine a fair market price for their crop. Speaking recently at the handover of fertilisers and herbicides to coffee farmers in the Buff Bay Valley area of Portland, portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that although the Government is not responsible for setting...

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.

2 years ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

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

St. James residents who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl have received assistance for minor home repairs through the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Housing Relief Grant. Cheques totalling $5 million were distributed to 119 residents across the 17 divisions in the parish on Friday (September 27), at the St. James Cultural Centre. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, in his...

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...