Chief Technical Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson, says the Government is committed to increasing access to irrigation services in order to ensure a competitive and productive agricultural sector. “The Government of Jamaica is cognisant that the role of irrigation and water management in increasing food production is essential...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says there will not be an extension to the enhanced COVID-19 measures for the parish of Westmoreland. He made the disclosure on Tuesday (January 12), during a sitting of the House of Representatives. The enhanced COVID-19 measures for the parish will expire on Friday, January 15, 2021. “Last month we...

Late reggae pioneer Frederick “Toots” Hibbert and business mogul Gordon “Butch” Stewart, will be posthumously honoured with the Keys to the City of Kingston by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Deputy Mayor, Councillor Winston Ennis, said that the presentations will be made in February following the passage of the necessary resolutions. “The City of Kingston has lost...

The Government, through Cabinet, has agreed to begin exploring Jamaica’s access to safe vaccines, outside of the COVAX facility. Additionally, agreement has been reached to explore bilateral arrangements with countries that have indicated their willingness to partner with Jamaica to ensure the safe vaccination of the population. This was noted by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) raised more than US$263 million in donations during 2020, to provide member countries with technical support and supplies to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a statement on Tuesday (January 12), PAHO indicated the sum comprised direct financial support, contributions channeled through the World Health Organization (WHO), and agreements negotiated with PAHO member states,...

Children in State care are being supported with virtual learning by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, through the provision of 200 tablets valued at US$38,800, under its ‘One Laptop or Tablet per Child’ initiative. The devices were handed over to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) on Tuesday (January 12) at the agency’s offices in Kingston....

The Hinds Town Youth Empowerment Foundation in St. Ann has donated 30 tablets to needy students living in the community to assist with online learning. The tablets, valued at US$5,000 were handed over to the students at a recent ceremony held at the Hinds Town Anglican Church. The beneficiaries attend Ocho Rios High, Marcus Garvey High, Epworth Primary, Ocho Rios...