A youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) has been launched to advance the implementation of Vision 2030 Jamaica. The TWG will serve as a consultative mechanism for results-based monitoring and evaluation. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the initiative was born out of a partnership with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). “Our focus is primarily directed at...

Gospel music will be integrated in the month-long celebration of reggae, which will take place in February, says Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. Speaking at the Launch of Reggae Month 2024 at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston on Sunday (January 28), the Minister informed that the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) will host a series of gospel...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is looking to attract more young people to work and invest in the sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that getting the youth involved in agriculture is critical in securing the future of farming and food security on the island. “I would say that’s important. I’ve always said to people, why not...

The more than 1,500 students and 60 members of staff at Barracks Road Primary School in Montego Bay benefited from an earthquake awareness drill that was conducted at the institution recently as part of Earthquake Awareness Month. At 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, the siren sounded and staff and students put into action information imparted and practised only days...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the islandwide new FACE of Food Stakeholder sessions have served to highlight the commitment of farmers and fishers to the sector. The Ministry brought the curtains down on the sessions in the parish of Trelawny, recently. The 13th and final session, held at Glistening Waters, attracted several stakeholders and sought...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is imploring persons in the parish to look out for the most vulnerable citizens, especially with the ongoing prevalence of dengue fever. She was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, which was held in Savanna-la-Mar, recently. “There are those who are socially vulnerable and those who are medically...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging Jamaicans to exercise due diligence when buying livestock, to avoid purchasing stolen animals. The call comes against the background of incidents of praedial larceny that have robbed farmers of their livestock and placed consumers at risk of buying stolen meat or live animals. Senior RADA Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown, says persons should...