The vast majority of persons who visit public hospitals and health centres have received care without any negative experience, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Addressing the observance of International Nurses Day and the launch of National Nurses’ Week, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 12, the Minister said last year...

Thirty-seven senior citizens, aged 62 to 89 years old, have obtained City & Guilds qualifications after excelling in a digital literacy programme. The Introduction to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Proficiency course was conducted over an eight-week period by the HEART/NSTA Trust in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC)....

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is advancing a comprehensive islandwide school infrastructure programme to enhance safety, accessibility, and learning conditions for students, teachers and administrators. Under this expansive initiative, significant upgrades are under way across hundreds of schools in all seven Regions at a cost of $4.5 billion. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon,...

A total of 478 students were enrolled in the Certificate of Legal Education Programme at the Normal Manley Law School (NMLS) for the academic year 2023 to 2024. This was disclosed by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, during her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6). She indicated that...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has committed to partnering with the HEART/NSTA Trust to certify students at Randolph Lopez School of Hope in Cosmetology. Established in 1956, it is the largest and oldest institution serving children with intellectual disabilities in Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean. “We truly believe that many of...

The Government is looking to incorporate the Social Development Commission (SDC) in preparations for the 2025 Hurricane Season. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while speaking during the SDC’s inaugural National Staff Summit on Tuesday (May 6). The event was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston under the theme...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has lauded the Social Development Commission (SDC) as a cornerstone of national development and a “shining example” within the Ministry. The Minister also praised the agency for being one of the most transparent and accountable organisations in the country. Mr. McKenzie was speaking at the SDC’s inaugural National Staff Summit...