The Constitutional Reform Committee, which will play a key role in ensuring Jamaica’s smooth transition to a Republic, has now been constituted. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, who made the disclosure during the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, on March 1, said the work will begin today. “The committee has been...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has informed that it has compensated residents who were affected by flooding last year at its Ruthven Towers apartment complex, in New Kingston. The entity’s Managing Director, Martin Miller, told a Standing Finance Committee of the House, today (March 1) that the flood-damaged vehicles of 11 of the 14 persons who were directly affected, were...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has trained more than 14,000 farmers in the last five years on best practices in livestock and crop production. Delivered through its extension service, training aims to improve sustainable production and to ensure that international protocols are maintained. Livestock Specialist at RADA, Maxine Brown, said that having one livestock officer in each parish has...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is encouraging local fish farmers to register under the upcoming licensing and registration system. Principal Director of Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics, National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Zahra Oliphant, said fish farmers are critical for the sustainable development of the sector. “Our mandate is to sustainably develop and manage the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Jamaica....

A study tour of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Academies in the United Kingdom by a delegation from the Ministry of Education and Youth and the National Education Trust (NET) was conducted recently. The tour was done in partnership with the British Council as part of the Ministry’s efforts to establish Jamaica’s first STEAM Academy. Executive Director...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (centre), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left), during a Welcome Reception hosted by the Ministry, on Monday (February 27), at the Devon House Courtyard in Kingston. The reception coincides with Diplomatic Week [February 27-March 3, 2023]. At right is...

Approximately $159 million has been allocated to complete phase II of the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Education System Transformation Programme in the new fiscal year. The sum is contained in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The programme will be implemented by the National Education Trust (NET) and funded by the Government of Jamaica....