The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has produced a Business Continuity Planning Animation Series to raise awareness about building resilience. The series contains six episodes, which are all available to watch via the TEF’s Facebook page and on Instagram at @tefjamaica. Executive Director, TEF, Dr. Carey Wallace, told JIS News in a recent interview that episode one is an introduction to...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is urging more food manufacturers to test their products for listeria, a bacterium that can cause serious ailments and even death when ingested. Listeria can be found in many of the foods that are consumed daily, namely dairy items, fish and meat. “Once you are manufacturing food, you want to ensure that whatever you are...

A call has been made for organisations and individuals to partner with the Ministry of Health and Wellness in getting the population to improve their health behaviours. Making the call, portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said too many people are ending up at the accident and emergency departments of hospitals when the illnesses could have been prevented by...

Primary schools in Hanover are celebrating the remarkable achievements of their students who have attained outstanding results in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. With a focus on comprehensive assessments and the development of essential skills, this year’s results reflect the youngsters’ hard work as well as the commitment of their teachers in fostering educational growth. Principal of Cacoon...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Colombia, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard Stephenson, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at King’s House on June 22.

 

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has lauded seafarers as unsung heroes whose sacrifice and dedication deserve the utmost respect and support. In his message to mark Day of the Seafarer, which is observed globally on June 25, Minister Vaz extended “appreciation and admiration for the brave men and women who navigate the vast oceans, connecting...