Media and Entertainment Consultant, Clyde McKenzie, says that as informal cultural ambassadors, the Jamaican Diaspora has been integral in cementing the global appeal of the country’s culture. “We have to really applaud the presence of the Diasporic communities and what they did in terms of having our music and our culture filter into the mainstream society, such as the American...

Jamaicans have been encouraged to strengthen their bond as a people, and to maintain focus on the vision towards greater successes, as the country proudly celebrates 51 years of Independence. “As proud Jamaicans, we celebrate many aspects of our culture.  Our way of life has influenced many around the world, and as a promise to our children that they too...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has called on citizens to get familiar with the new Regulations barring tobacco smoking in public places, to ensure that their right to a smoke free environment is obeyed. “The citizens of Jamaica must be the police of these Regulations, not just the formal Police Force. My intention is not to lock up...

The fisheries sector is poised to benefit significantly from a multimillion dollar aquaculture project, which targets the production of the imported Silver Tilapia species of fresh water fish, for sale to the local and overseas markets. The initiative, for which a four-month $10 million pilot project was recently concluded, is spearheaded by newly established entity, Sunshine Aquaculture Limited, in partnership...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, on August  2, signed a contract worth $38 million for the expansion of the Haemodialysis unit at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), in St. James. Speaking at the signing ceremony, held at the offices of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), in Montego Bay, Dr. Ferguson said the expanded unit will accommodate more...

Chairperson of the National Commission on Reparations (NCR), Professor Verene Shepherd, is urging Jamaicans to educate themselves about reparation, as the country continues to suffer from the legacies of slavery. “Slavery is not too remote in the past for it to have contemporary relevance. The relationship between historical injustices, persistent poverty, and diminishing opportunities and development are poorly understood by...

The technological competence of the nation’s teachers and students is expected to be significantly improved under the Microsoft Jamaica Inc. Partners in Learning Programme. An agreement was signed between Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites and Country Manager, Microsoft Jamaica Inc., Marcelle Smart to embark on the initiative, which will see the computer software company providing training, technical support...