Some 60 healthcare workers across the island have benefited from training to identify and handle cases of gender based violence. The training was conducted recently by the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), in collaboration with Health Policy Plus (HP+). The initiative was carried out as a training of trainers in the field, who will subsequently administer a similar training of...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is committed to creating an enabling environment which fosters growth and sustainability within the fisheries sector. Speaking at a Sustainable Fisheries Forum, held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, on Thursday, April 19, Mr. Shaw said this will be achieved by creating an environment where...

Minister of Education, Youth & Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is hopeful about an improvement in the results from students who sit Mathematics in external examinations at both the primary and secondary levels. In his address to students and educators at the annual National Mathematics Exposition on April 19, at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, in...

The Government is working towards ensuring that Jamaica’s geographical advantage is leveraged to attract a sizeable shipping base, to boost the bunkering sector. This was emphasised by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, as he delivered the keynote address at the opening of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Caribbean Conference at the Hyatt Ziva...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reminding passengers, importers and anyone who does business with the Agency to desist from behaving in a disorderly manner, verbally abusing or physically harming, or obstructing a Customs Official in carrying out official duties, as they may be liable for prosecution. This reminder comes against the background of a recent incident, which took place...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has announced plans for the establishment a Micro Stock Exchange. The Micro Stock Exchange will allow micro, small and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) to obtain funds to support their growth and expansion. Speaking at the launch of Expo Jamaica 2018 at the National Indoor Sports Centre on April 19, Mr. Shaw...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says nomination dossiers are being prepared for two more of the country’s heritage sites to be inscribed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. She said these sites include Port Royal and the Cockpit Country. Ms Grange made the remarks during a speech read...