Reggae is one of Jamaica’s greatest assets says Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley. “Reggae resonates as a defining thread, synonymous with a number of other exciting things that we produce, for example, our Blue Mountain coffee and other exciting drinks, [and is] really representing our vibrant culture,” Mrs. McDonald Riley said. The Director, who noted local...

Members of the public who need to utilise drone technology for various projects, can access the service at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE). CASE President, Dr. Derrick Deslandes, said that in addition to course offerings, persons can also engage with the institution to use its drones for a range of tasks and solutions. “If you are a...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the fisheries sector experienced continuous growth in 2023. He commended the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), noting that as the Ministry continues to appropriately staff, resource and build out the NFA, the sector will see greater growth numbers. “We, in 2021, would have seen 10,000 metric tons of our marine fish...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the work of the Office of the Political Ombudsman would be strengthened by having the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) with nine individuals drawn from different segments of the society so engaged, versus the retention of a single person in that Office. “This approach will allow for a more fulsome examination of the matters...

Members of the public wait in line at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Know Your Numbers’ screening campaign held at Saint William Grant Park, downtown Kingston, on Thursday, February 1. The campaign seeks to encourage more Jamaicans to get screened for lifestyle diseases.

Students are being urged to stick to their studies and to not get side-tracked with social media hype at the cost of their education. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who made the call, said success in schoolwork is something that “no one can take away from you”. He noted that...

Jamaica College and José Martí Technical High School are poised to benefit from the two largest solar systems being provided under the Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Public-Private Partnership (PPP) pilot project. Thirty schools across Jamaica were selected for the pilot, which commenced in March 2022. Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey, advised that the...