More Jamaicans are being encouraged to do backyard farming, by Chairman of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Dr. Derrick Deslandes. “Today, backyard farming is not what it used to be. You now have container gardening; roof-top gardening systems; you can automate your backyard; you can create hydroponic systems, small systems that can produce lettuce, tomatoes, and a whole host...

Jamaicans should consume more locally grown foods to reduce their salt intake, says Regional Dietician at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Rosalee Brown. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Montego Bay regional office, in St. James, on March 24, Dr. Brown pointed out that research has shown that sodium is a contributor to the...

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The community of Anchovy in St James and its surroundings are soon to benefit from a new police station, as ground was broken for the facility on Friday (March 25) by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. The new two-storey 5,300 sq. ft. building is to be constructed under the Ministry’s ‘Project Rebuild, Overhaul,...

Dr. Jeffery East has been appointed new Chairman of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) oversight committee, replacing Professor Archibald McDonald in a restructuring move. Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton made the disclosure on Friday (March 25), during a meeting at the CRH’s Freeport offices in Montego Bay, St. James. Additionally, he stated that President of...

The Ministry of Education and Youth is looking to fast track implementation of the School-wide Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support (SWPBIS) initiative. This, in response to incidents of violent conflicts among students, particularly at high schools. At least four institutions have reported such occurrences, one fatal, since the start of 2022. Portfolio Minister Hon. Fayval Williams, has said that the...

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares Finson (left) views the work of Poet Laureate of Jamaica, 2021-2024, Olive Senior (centre) during a courtesy call at Gordon House on Friday (March 25). Looking on is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis.