The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it is pleased with the support received for its inaugural electronic waste (e-waste) mini expo and collection drive, held on International E-Waste Day, October 14. “We are thrilled with the vast response. It’s clear that our community is passionate about addressing e-waste issues and taking steps to protect the environment,” Community Relations...

Government scientists, academics and professionals across various industries are being encouraged to participate in the National Commission on Science and Technology’s (NCST) upcoming seminar on artificial intelligence (AI). The October 26 hybrid event is titled ‘Revolutionising Industry through AI: Driving Innovation and Accelerating Growth’. Interested persons can register at the Commission’s website at https://ncst.gov.jm/. Executive Director, Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, said...

Nothing of value was destroyed in a fire occurring at the Central Sorting Office (CSO) on South Camp Road in Kingston, on Monday (October 23). Operations at the facility were suspended for the day and members of staff and other persons occupying the building were evacuated. Several individuals were taken to hospital for complications related to smoke inhalation. Deputy Postmaster...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) will be hosting the biennial staging of its Dialogue for Development Series and Lecture, from November 1 to 2. The series, which is geared towards educating the public about government policies and, by extension, soliciting their feedback, will be a free virtual event requiring registration. Senior Director, Corporate Marketing and Communication, PIOJ, Marcia Blake...

The region is moving closer towards the implementation of Caribbean Moves, an initiative aimed at reducing the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The first of a two-day Regional Consultation on the Framework for the Caribbean Moves Initiative was held on Tuesday (October 24) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The consultation, hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency...

Eighteen students from non-traditional high schools have been recognised for their academic achievements by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC). During the organisation’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony on October 20 at the Caenwood Centre Auditorium in Kingston, the students received gift baskets, plaques, cash awards and bank accounts for excelling in the 2023 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says his Administration is prioritising the upskilling of Jamaica’s workforce as part of the overall strategy to grow the economy. He said as the country continues to meet its debt targets and create the fiscal space needed to implement major development projects, investments will be made to equip Jamaicans with the skills to...