The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the motoring public that come Sunday August 20 traffic will be diverted for three days from a section of the Black River to Scott Cove Main Road in South Western St Elizabeth in the vicinity of the Black River High School Entrance. The restriction is to facilitate rehabilitative road works on a section...

Several educators across Jamaica have advanced their skills in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related topics in the classroom. The teachers participated in the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Summer Attachment Programme that ended recently. The initiative, which was relaunched a year ago, focuses on assisting prospective and current teachers to better present STEM topics to students and inspire youngsters...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to reflect on the teachings of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, which continue to resonate deeply with the principles of nation-building. The call was made by Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, during Thursday’s (August 17) civic ceremony organised by the St. Ann Municipal...

Work will commence shortly to alleviate water challenges being experienced by residents of Rose Heights and adjoining communities in Montego Bay, St James. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, following a tour of water projects in St. James on Thursday (August 17). He was joined...

The Ministries of Health and Wellness and Local Government and Community Development have been collaborating to expand infirmaries as part of efforts to resolve the issue of social cases at public hospitals. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, recently renewed an appeal for persons to fetch their loved ones once they are discharged from public hospitals. He said, so...

Adoption of the Blue Ocean Strategy has the potential to revolutionise Jamaica's tourism industry in ways that will differentiate the island from its regional competitors, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. He said that implementation of the strategy will not only stimulate economic growth by attracting new investments and increasing visitor spending but will, in turn, create employment opportunities...

Eighty secondary and tertiary students in Clarendon and Manchester will receive scholarships valued just over $14 million for the 2023/24 academic year under bauxite and mining company Jamalco’s Education Assistance Programme. Commitment letters were presented to the students during a ceremony at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon on Wednesday (August 16). Later this month, another 300 students attending...