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Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, Benefit From Disaster Risk Management Training
Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, are now better equipped to manage the impacts of disasters, particularly hurricanes, following an interagency training session held on September 9. The Agriculture Disaster Risk Management training, held at Hayfield Primary and Infant School, formed...
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Minister Grange Announces Certification Courses for Music Industry Practitioners
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced plans to introduce certification courses for music industry practitioners. “We are planning to introduce courses… so you can, in fact, get certification in the areas in which you are involved, such as artiste management, because your experience counts and can be taken into account as credit… for you...
Broughton Primary Ready for New School Year
Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland is reporting a strong state of readiness for the upcoming academic year, with enhanced programmes and initiatives geared towards improving student performance in literacy and numeracy. In an interview with JIS News, Principal, Marva Davis-Clarke, said the school has been undertaking several measures in preparation for the September reopening. “As you can see, our physical...
Entertainment Ministry Engages Stakeholders on Posthumous Royalties for Artistic Works
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is in discussions with industry stakeholders regarding the payment of royalties on artistic works following an artiste’s death. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during the recent ‘Music Mastery: Empowering The Sound Industry’ workshop, held at the Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices in New Kingston. “The major record companies, they all...
Tennis Instructor Donates Equipment to Broughton Primary School
Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland has received a donation of tennis equipment from hospitality industry tennis instructor Kevin Simms as part of efforts to introduce the sport to students and promote healthy lifestyles. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Simms outlined that the initiative stemmed from his desire to give back to his community. “A co-worker of mine told...
JLS Reports Notable Progress in Online Engagement
The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) is making significant strides in remaining relevant in today’s digital age, with notable progress in online engagement and ongoing support from the public through its national book drive. This was stated by Chairman of the Jamaica Library Board, Paul Lalor, when he spoke at the JLS 2025 National Reading Competition Awards Ceremony, held at The...
JLS Crowns Five National Reading Competition Champions for 2025
The Jamaica Library Service (JLS), on Thursday (August 28), crowned five champions in the 2025 National Reading Competition. They are St. Ann’s Mia-Isabel Walker (six to eight age group), St. Elizabeth’s Ladonia Rowe (nine to 11 age group), Manchester’s Kristen Lewis (12 to 14 age group), St. Mary’s Sherene Ramdon (15 to 20 age group), and St. James’ Henrietta Richards...