Hundreds of Jamaican lecturers will benefit from a training programme implemented by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, in partnership with local and international tertiary institutions. This is part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the capacity of lecturers at the tertiary level of the education system to manage Learning Management Systems and plan lessons and engage students in...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is encouraging participants of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) to make good use of the opportunity it presents. “We are saying to young people, this is an opportunity to start life. It is a small job, but at least it gives you responsibility and I am quite sure that...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaicans to recommit to the task of nation building as the country approaches Independence Day on August 6. “It provides an invaluable opportunity for us to reflect and recommit our hearts and minds to the continuous and crucial task of nation building,” he said, in a speech read...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has reported an increase in the number of manufacturers entering the cosmetics space, many of whom began exporting in 2019. This is contained in the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica 2019, which was tabled in the House of Representatives recently. The document notes that many of these products utilised natural ingredients and were targeted at health-conscious...

The National Water Commission’s pioneering and innovative COVID Assistance Programme (CAP) has been extended until August 31, 2020 for select categories of customers. Customers who have outstanding balances as at the 31st of May, 2020 are now eligible to take advantage of the extension. These customers will continue to benefit from the thirty percent (30%) discount on their outstanding balances...

As at Monday (August 3), Jamaica has seen a record increase in the number of positive COVID-19 hospitalizations. Total hospitalization, including confirmed and suspected positive cases stands at 35. This number includes eight patients who are moderately ill, representing the highest ever counted as moderately ill. As the country manages 100 (11%) active cases, 11 new positives were identified in...

The restoration of several retaining walls and repairs to drainage systems are in progress along roadways serving nine communities in East Rural St. Andrew, at a cost of $30 million. This is in preparation for a major road rehabilitation project to be undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for the Robertsfield to Davis Hill and Mount Hybla roads,...