The Ministry of Education and Youth has unveiled its strategic initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive technology into school curriculums. The announcement was made by the Ministry’s Senior Director for Information and Communications Technology, Tyrone Anderson, while delivering the keynote address on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, during the AI Web3 Pedagogy Seminar under the theme...

The Ministry of National Security will be distributing its ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ activity books in schools across the country during the current school term. The books, which were designed and printed by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), form part of the Ministry’s anti-violence initiative ‘Liv Gud’. They include fun-filled activities, colourful illustrations, and engaging stories promoting peace and kindness....

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, is encouraging parents and guardians to play an active role in their children’s education and foster a positive learning environment. “It is important to know your child’s teacher and to be involved beyond just providing lunch money and buying books. Help with homework, attend school events and support your child’s learning journey. Your involvement...

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is imploring persons to continue to take precautions against COVID-19. Speaking with JIS News, Regional Medical Epidemiologist, Dr. Maung Aung, noted that while the pandemic phase of COVID-19 has ended, the virus is still present in the population and it is, therefore, important for persons to remain vigilant. “Just because we are no longer...

The Government is empowering micro entrepreneurs like plumbers, masons and farmers through its Tradesperson Ownership Opportunity Loan (TOOL) Programme. Under the initiative, being implemented by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), $100 million has been made available to enable local tradespersons to access financing to purchase essential tools and equipment. The DBJ is promoting the programme through an islandwide TOOL...

Men over 40 years in the parish of St. Catherine will benefit from free health screening at the St. Catherine Health Department in Spanish Town, on September 13. The activity will commence at 9:00 a.m. and last until 4:00 p.m., with services such as prostate screening, blood pressure checks, and immunisation for persons who work in high-risk environments. The event...

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Georgia Rose, is urging men to seek help and express their emotions, as a means to reduce the high suicide rate among males in the country. The suicide rate in Jamaica reflects an average of two per 100,000 people over a five to 10-year period, with men accounting for...