Twenty-seven students at the Titchfield High School in Portland have passed the road code test, which was administered by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) at the school on February 6. Through the ITA’s Learner Driver Education Programme, 33 students sat the test to determine whether they will be eligible for a learner’s permit. The 27 who have passed, will be...

Vendors and workers within the downtown market area on Wednesday (February 25) benefited from a health expo, which was aimed at improving access to basic health services for underserved communities. The event, which was held at the Jubilee Commercial Centre, West Parade, was hosted in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Infinity...

The Government, through the Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme, has rolled out a $100-million support package to help banana and plantain farmers rebound, following widespread impacts to the nation’s crops by the category-five system in October. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said some 4,170 hectares of banana and plantain were damaged during the storm. He further noted...

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is working to finalise the National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP) in the coming months. Director General, Ansord Hewitt, said that the entity is collaborating with the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications and other stakeholders to develop the plan, which sets out the telecommunications-supported activities required during disasters or emergencies. It outlines the roles...

The Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID) will be celebrating 70 years of advocacy for persons with intellectual disabilities and their families in 2026. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (February 25), Executive Director of JAID, Marilyn McKoy, said the association’s journey reflects decades of resilience, pioneering work, and a steadfast commitment to inclusion. Mrs. McKoy further noted...

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the nation’s first suite of information and communications technology (ICT) Accessibility Standards, designed to promote inclusive and equitable access to digital information and products across the country. The eight Standards were officially launched on Wednesday (February 25), during a ceremony at the BSJ Multipurpose Facility in Kingston, under the theme ‘Inclusive by...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States to embrace a renewed vision for the regional bloc – one that reflects the Caribbean’s identity and equips it to meet the demands of a new era. He emphasised that this renewed vision must prioritise a competitiveness agenda, strengthen institutional readiness, and adopt a nuanced...