The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is on a drive to educate citizens about electronic waste (e-waste) and how to properly dispose of it. E-waste refers to any equipment with plugs, cords and electronic components that are at the end of their useful life. These include mobile phones, personal computers, peripherals, such as printers and keyboards, televisions and associated...

A person of interest has been named in the incident that occurred at the Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann, which resulted in several students seeking medical attention. Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, said that the individual, who is from Mansfield Heights in Ocho Rios, is being sought for questioning as he “may be able to assist...

Key education sector personnel are being trained in preparation for the Data Protection Act’s implementation. This was disclosed by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during the sixth annual TechCon Conference at The Summit in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 4). She said a sensitisation programme for principals and school administrators has commenced in collaboration with e-Learning Jamaica...

Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady, has hailed the Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) as a beacon for young women and girls across the region and the rest of the world. “We celebrate your growth and momentum, which clearly shows a maturing women maritime organisation...,” he said. “You have shown the Governments...

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will join other national standards bodies around the globe on Saturday (October 14) to commemorate World Standards Day 2023, under the theme 'Shared Vision for a Better World: Incorporating SDG 3'. This year’s celebration aims to increase the understanding of how standardisation is significant in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Manager,...

With the National Health Fund (NHF) paying out $13.5 million in subsidies for persons living with Lupus last financial year, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, Everton Anderson, says the sum was well spent. Delivering the keynote address at the launch of Lupus Awareness Month on October 4 at the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Learning and Help Centre...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, will inform the nation on the Government’s position regarding Jamaica adopting the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final appellate court. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, said that the Government is paying close attention to matters concerning the final court as well as constitutional reform. “There is...