Several activities will highlight the 40th anniversary of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC). The events were presented during the press launch of the NCSC’s 40th anniversary on May 11. The theme for this year’s celebration is: ‘Showcasing our Legacy, Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity’. The year-long activities will commence with the Centenarians’ Day Award Ceremony on Friday, May 20 at...

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is lauding the  citizens of St. James for their cooperation in the success of the clean-up exercise in the parish. The programme, which was launched in Montego Bay on April 22, saw Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie leading a two-day effort across several St. James communities, removing solid waste to the Retirement...

The importance of good healthcare and its impact on human and social development has been underscored  by Her Excellency the Most Hon Lady Allen. She  is also calling  for more emphasis to be placed on educating patients about  adopting healthy lifestyles. “When we assess the enormous amount of medical and financial resources spent on the treatment of chronic non communicable...

The St. Tetle Amanot Early Childhood Learning Centre in Taylor Lands, Bull Bay in St. Andrew, has been selected by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) as its 2016 Labour Day project on May 23. Labour Day 2016 is being observed under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake, Keep It Clean’. Speaking at the KSAC’s monthly meeting on May 10,...

The income tax threshold for all Pay As You Earn (PAYE) workers will be increased from $592,800 to $1.5 million, to be implemented in two phases. As a result, some 251,000 PAYE workers will benefit from the increased threshold. Effective July 1, 2016, the first phase of the personal income tax threshold will increase to $1,000,272. The second phase of...

The Government is exploring the introduction of an entrepreneurship curriculum in schools, in a bid to foster innovation among students. Making the announcement, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the curriculum is expected to be introduced in all primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. “It is critical that we sensitise young people to the need to...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is encouraging private entities to partner with the Government to address the needs at residential care facilities across the island. “There are some infrastructural needs that we will have to see how as a Government we can look to address, but I also think it’s an...