Five veteran media practitioners have been honoured by the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ), for their outstanding contributions to journalism. The awardees are Librarian, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Maxine Shrouder, 35 years; Jamaica’s first camera woman, Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC TV), Pat Riley, 25 years; Press Technician, Jamaica Observer, Ian Watkis, 27 years; Cameraman, Technical Director, Production Manager, Chief Executive...

The English Gothic-style Washington National Cathedral is among several historic venues in the United States (US) that will be filled with the incomparable sounds of the Jamaica Youth Chorale (JYC) this week. The highly talented and internationally acclaimed group is in the US on its Redemption Songs tour, which showcases the choral repertoire of Jamaican and African American composers to...

Jamaican investors are invited to form a consortium to undertake the development of the proposed Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call, while addressing a Rebranding and Quality Recognition ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston recently. He said that the Zone...

Jamaica’s Foreign Trade Action Plan, which outlines general policy direction, implementation priorities and strategies, is to be reviewed. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who says the private sector will be an “indispensable part” of this process, “mindful of the importance of partnerships in pursuing a transformational trade policy...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts Risden (right) shares in discussion with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, United States Embassy, Julie M. Stufft, during a courtesy call at the Ministry's North Street offices on February 1. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, joined the meeting virtually.

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), looks on while Executive Driver for 876 On The Go Taxi Service, Dudley Carter (left), assists a wheelchair-bound passenger to enter a vehicle. Occasion was the launch of the taxi service’s facility for disabled persons at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew recently. Also observing (from second left)...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) project to transform downtown into a cultural district will be expanded during Reggae Month in February. The initiative, which involves infrastructure and beautification works, aims to highlight the country’s iconic musical heritage while creating a space for recreation. It includes the renovation of roadways, sidewalk improvement and drainage works and the mounting...