Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has underscored the critical role of mathematics to national development, noting that it is key to building a more innovative, competitive and resilient society. Delivering the keynote address at The Mico University College Mathematics Expo at the institution’s Marescaux Road location in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says targeted debris removal in key waterways is critical to reducing flooding risks in Montego Bay, particularly as the country approaches the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Mr. Gordon was speaking to journalists during the NSWMA’s coastal clean-up activity of the South Gully in Montego Bay, St. James, on...

Entrepreneurs, especially those based in western Jamaica, are being encouraged to take advantage of the training and business support programmes offered through the Young Women and Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP). Founder and Executive Director, Lanisia Rhoden, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to equipping both aspiring and established entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build and grow sustainable businesses. “Persons who are...

The introduction of a prepaid electricity system in local markets is intended to help reduce the occurrence of fires in the facilities, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “If you ask me what is the biggest challenge that we face in the country when it comes on to our markets… it is that nine out...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has indicated that a new design for the Morant Bay market in St. Thomas is being reviewed. “We are expecting that as soon as this design is completed, we have to assess whether or not having the market in the middle of the town makes sense,” Mr. McKenzie said, while...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is encouraging micro entrepreneurs in communities to reach out for support under its Community Renewal Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots business development. Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development at the PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm, said the initiative is designed to connect underserved entrepreneurs with the resources and partnerships needed to grow their enterprises....

Young Jamaicans are being encouraged to take advantage of the many benefits of being a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Youth Club and to join the movement in their communities or schools. Speaking with JIS News at Thursday’s (March 26) Youth Opportunities Exposition at the Paul Bogle Vocational Training Institute in St. Thomas, Sergeant Williams of the...