Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says the economy has been “doing well”, largely based on the latest growth and employment out-turns. Speaking during the BOJ’s digital quarterly media briefing on Tuesday (May 24), Mr. Byles referenced data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), showing that the economy grew by 6.7 per cent during the October to December...

To mark Jamaica’s 60th year of Independence and the 20th year of existence of the Office of the Political Ombudsman (OPO), the OPO has published a Civic Education handbook, titled ‘Jamaica Strong and Free’. Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment Brown, said the book captures both the aspiration and inspiration for more civic knowledge, stronger civic depositions and a renewed commitment to...

Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (second left) and his wife Lana Forbes (left), share a moment with National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) Medal of Excellence Award recipients – Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Vivian Crawford (third left); Jamaican international opera singer, Dawn Marie James (centre); and accomplished musician, Marjorie May Bayley (third right). Also sharing the...

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Kingston as the capital city of Jamaica, and the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be spearheading several initiatives to commemorate this milestone. These activities will run concurrently with the year-long celebration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, made the disclosure during a recent...

Jamaicans will have the opportunity to celebrate their African culture and heritage on Africa Day, Wednesday, May 25. The theme for Africa Day is ‘Jamaica-Africa, One Family’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, will launch the day at an official ceremony scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Mona Heights Primary School in Kingston, beginning...

   

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is now accepting applications for the BGLC Tertiary Education Grant for the 2022/2023 academic year. The grant is a contribution towards tuition fees and will see 300 students receiving $60,000 each. It is available to full-time first to fourth-year undergraduates, no older than 26 years, who are enrolled at an accredited local tertiary...