The Animation Production and Development Department of the University of Technology (UTech) will host a free Summer Digital storytelling and viewing session from July 25 to 27 at its campus, 237 Old Hope Road in Kingston. This event is open to high-school students, aged 14 to 17, and will take place in UTech’s School of Computing and Information Technology, under...

Cabinet has requested the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service to develop a policy concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR), inclusive of donations and sponsorship. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he addressed the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 10), where he provided an update on the issues surrounding Petrojam. He pointed out...

The Ministry of Health is reiterating its commitment to ensuring that all its health facilities are customer-friendly and accessible to every Jamaican. Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry’s HIV/STI/TB Unit, Dr. Nicola Skyers, stressed that all Jamaicans should be able to utilise healthcare services without discrimination. “It is not enough to provide facilities for persons to access treatment, but it...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says discussions are being finalised for the acquisition of certain lands to expand the Devon House gastronomy space. Mr. Bartlett explained that the discussions involve “moving things around” to create proper parking spaces, “so that some of the facilities we now have for parking can (be used) for other things”. The Minister was speaking to...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is very ardent in developing and maintaining an anti-corruption framework. The Prime Minister said based on issues emerging at Petrojam, he has engaged in a “process of discovery”. Prime Minister Holness was responding to questions posed by journalists this morning (July 10) following a personal presentation to the family of young Tahj Rowe....

Head of the Data Management Department at eGov Jamaica, Walt Brown, says the National Identification System (NIDS) will improve governance and the administration of all public affairs. Addressing a meeting of the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, held yesterday (July 9), at the Eden Gardens Wellness Centre in St. Andrew, Mr. Brown explained that the NIDS is...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (July 10) made a personal donation to the family of fourteen year-old Tahj Rowe. Young Tahj suffered brain damage during his birth at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital. His story was featured in the press two days ago, as his family faces delays in the Court case against the Government which has spanned almost 14 years....