Nestled overhead on the busy Queen Street in the town of Morant Bay, St. Thomas, is a new digital clock which has been giving the Eastern parish a new look and offering much usability for residents. The project to instal the clock was led by Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams. Overseeing the installation recently, Mr. Williams said: “It’s...

On the heels of the most successful participation at FITUR in Madrid, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has announced the largest Spanish investment of over US$2 billion. The move will create approximately 19,000 new jobs in construction and tourism services. Minister Bartlett and his team concluded negotiations with three major Spanish hoteliers who are now in advance stages of...

Government has earmarked approximately $10 million for the rehabilitation of sections of the White River main road in St. Ann that forms part of the north coast leg of Highway 2000. The work will focus on rehabilitating three sections of the roadway, which is a crucial infrastructure that links St. Ann with St. Mary, among other vital areas, both residential...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding farmers that they can request visits from extension officers to their farms through the mobile app. The RADA Mobile App – available for download by Android users on the Google Play Store – makes it easier for farmers to access critical farm resources and information. Senior Programmer at RADA, Hartnell Campbell, said...

The St. Catherine North Cadet Corps is positivity impacting the lives of youngsters in Spanish Town. Senior Superintendent (SSP) of Police Howard Chambers, who heads the St. Catherine Police Division, said the unit comprises students, who are recommended by principals and guidance counsellors. They are equipped with discipline, leadership and life skills training for their personal development and to transform...

Ardenne Lightning Drummers perform at the Reggae Month 2024 Church Service and launch held on Sunday (January 28) at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston 20. The Service was the first activity for Reggae Month, which will be observed in February under the theme, ‘Come ketch di RIDDIM’.

Scores of students attending the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) received scholarships from the institution’s local Alumni Association and the Ole Farmers Association, North America (OFANA), on Saturday (January 27). The scholarships were handed out during day two of the annual Founders’ Weekend celebrations at the Portland-based school and will go towards the tuition of the students. CASE...