Farmers are being encouraged to report losses resulting from larceny to the police, in order to bolster efforts to address the issue. Chairman of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Island Advisory Council, Reverend Roy Wickham, says existing measures being implemented by the Government may not be as effective unless the farmer makes a report. “There are those farmers who will tell...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the earthquake that shook sections of Jamaica on October 30 has emphasised the need for stronger social security systems throughout the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The quake, which measured 5.6 on the Richter scale, affected some nine parishes causing minor structural damage. Mr. Charles said the earthquake served as a...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, shares a moment with Miss Jamaica World 2022, Shanique Singh, during her courtesy call at King’s House on Thursday (November 2).

The Senate, on Friday (November 3), passed the Copyright (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2023. The legislation was piloted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. In his remarks, Senator Hill said an amendment to the Act is required because the Regulations to accompany the legislation are not yet in place. He stated that the Copyright...

The Ministry of Education and Youth on Thursday (November 2) hosted its inaugural Transforming Education for National Development (TREND) townhall. The series is intended to further support the education system’s transformation. Thursday’s forum, which was held inside the Jamaica College auditorium, gave the Ministry and other stakeholders an opportunity to outline how the recommendations contained in the Professor Orlando Patterson-led...

As the Government continues to make good on its promise to create a more sustainable transport sector, the JUTC continues to receive additional buses to alleviate the strain on public transport. The buses received utilise compressed natural gas (CNG) which makes travel safer since they reduce harmful vehicular exhaust gas emissions like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other suspended particles....

Farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector are being encouraged to use technology to help prevent farm theft. The advice comes from Chairman of the Youth in Agriculture Committee, Joseph Small. In a recent JIS Get the Facts Interview, Mr. Small pointed out that there are measures farmers can implement to safeguard their crop, property and livestock. “What we would...