Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre) is joined by Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency, Masaya Fujiwara (right) and the 2022 Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador Mr. Kazumi Utoguchi during a recent event held to celebrate Mr. Utoguchi’s appointment. The event was held at the Ambassador’s residence in Kingston.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has created a new instrument, the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) facility, for low- and middle-income member countries, including Caribbean states. This will provide funding support to undertake structural engagements that address climate change vulnerabilities. Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, who made the announcement on Friday (June 17), said the facility was endorsed by the IMF’s...

Residents of the deep rural community of Facey in St. Catherine, now have full access to the internet following the installation of a free secured wi-fi hotspot. Teacher at the Troja Primary and Infant School Paula Duncan Frater, said a wonderful opportunity has opened in the community to boost education. The Universal Service Fund (USF) sponsored internet facility will help...

A new mobile messaging service dubbed ‘ParentText’ has been launched, providing another layer of support to Jamaican parents in becoming more effective in raising children. The service, being executed under the United Nations Spotlight Initiative and funded by the European Union (EU), provides tips to parents and caregivers of children up to age 17 via text messages, audio and video...

The Government will be focusing on a Deposit Refund Scheme, backed by legislation, for plastic bottles. Providing an update on the ban of some single-use plastic packaging materials in the Senate on June 17, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Matthew Samuda, said the scheme aims to increase the percentage of plastic bottles...

Some 15 social housing units have been earmarked for construction in St. James during the 2022/2023 financial year, to benefit homeless persons. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in making the disclosure said that the Ministry will be working closely with the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in the undertaking. “So… for persons living...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is encouraging diaspora members who have land in Jamaica to invest in agriculture and to incorporate technology in the sector, so as to improve yields and remove the sector's risk profile. “If that is done in a strategic way, we will be very far ahead,” Vice President of Marketing, JAMPRO, Gabriel Heron, said. Participating in a...