Seventeen projects have been registered to date for the Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service, scheduled for June 18. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Chair, Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service and Empowerment Subcommittee, Dr. Sylvanus Thompson, said the registered projects span healthcare, education, and community development. “We have four health-related, four community development, and nine education projects registered thus...

Two garbage skips have been donated to the Fisherman’s Beach in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, as part of a multi-agency initiative aimed at strengthening waste management practices and promoting environmental protection. The project was undertaken by Sandals in partnership with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Minister of Water, Environment and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday (May 29), toured the Voluntary Organisation for Uplifting Children (VOUCH) Group of Schools, located at National Heroes Circle in Kingston. The Prime Minister, who is a former Executive Director of the organisation, visited the facility, following a tour of West Kingston. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. [It] certainly gave...

Parents in St. Catherine were provided with guidance to help their children manage mental health challenges at a wellness session staged by the St. Catherine Parish Development Committee (PDC). The online session, held on May 27, was transmitted via Zoom. Parents were addressed by trained counsellors and other professionals experienced in mental health and family support services, who provided valuable...

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-backed US$50 million agriculture recovery and resilience programme is scheduled to move into full implementation in September, benefiting farmers and fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa. The initiative, ‘ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica’, was announced by the Government in April. Funded through the Green Climate Fund, it is designed...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday (May 29) officially launched the Park Walker Initiative, a wellness programme specifically designed to encourage Jamaica’s senior citizens to become more physically active and maintain healthier lifestyles. The initiative forms part of the Ministry’s continued efforts to raise awareness about the importance of regular physical activity in preventing and managing non-communicable diseases...

The National Education Trust has partnered with CHEETAH Toys and More LLC, to provide targeted assistance to schools and students most affected by hurricane melissa. Through this partnership, CHEETAH Toys and More LLC, donated $4.5 million worth of Primary Exit Profile (PEP) preparation books and iCHEETAH educational robots to support ongoing response initiatives by NET. The resources will be distributed...