Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says students are showing signs of improvement since the implementation of the new model that will prepare them for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). “What we are seeing is... since the curriculum now calls for that individualised attention, a lot of our children are doing a...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has committed J$5million towards the medical care of Jamaican footballer Luton Shelton. Minister Statement follows: “I’ve been made aware of Luton’s illness through the social media (no one has been directly in touch with me). Based on what I’ve seen, I am concerned and I am committing five...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has called on farmers to utilise new irrigation technology to improve crop quality and to increase production. Mr. Shaw said of the close to 200,000 acres of irrigable lands in Jamaica, about 12 to 13 per cent have been irrigated, adding that it is an issue that needs to be...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Water, Housing and Infrastructure, Hon. Karl Samuda, says water plays a pivotal role in the development of the region’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) 27th Annual Conference press briefing, which was held at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort...

The celebration of Local Government and Community Development Month in November will highlight the importance of local government to national development. “Local Government is one of the most important drivers of economic activities,” said Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “We have responsibility for roads, markets, parks, infirmaries, building plans… you name it. Eight per cent...

Hundreds of residents in the St. Catherine community of Kitson Town and surrounding areas now have access to an upgraded health centre with added services. Expansion of services at the institution was done with funding provided by the National Health Fund (NHF), at a cost of $69 million, and includes curative services moving from three to five days per week,...

Fashion icon, singer, actress, author and film producer, Grace Jones, will on Monday (October 15) add member of the Order of Jamaica (OJ) to her list of stellar accomplishments. The nation’s fifth highest honour will be conferred upon the Jamaican-born international superstar at the annual ceremony of investiture and presentation of National Honours and Awards on the lawns of King’s...