The Government is seeking to position Jamaica’s 15th named parish, Portmore, as a “Smart Tech City” serving the Global Services and Knowledge Services industry. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while making his 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17). “Through the Port Authority and the Factories Corporation, we...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says youth engagement in agriculture is critical to safeguarding the country's food security and increasing growth in the sector. Addressing Thursday’s (March 17) prize-giving ceremony at Hopewell High School in Hanover, Mr. Charles Jr. said this is among the reasons school-based clubs, such as the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, are important in exposing youngsters...

Jamaica is to be positioned as the technology and innovation hub of the Caribbean, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We are known for our athletes, music and culture; now we must become known for being innovators and creators in science and technology,” he said. He was making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House...

General Manager, Engineering, Rural Water Supply Limited, Douglas Wilson, is calling on Jamaicans to “recognise and appreciate the importance of groundwater”. Mr. Wilson told JIS News that although Jamaica is dubbed ‘the land of wood and water’, in reference to our surface water, most of Jamaica’s water resources, which sustain life, are located underground. “The Water Resources Authority actually tells...

Preparations are under way for the staging of the ninth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. To be convened by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), the conference will take place from June 14 to 16, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. The event, which was slated for June 16-18, 2021, was postponed by the Ministry due...

Preparations are under way for the staging of the ninth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. To be convened by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), the conference will take place from June 14 to 16, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. The event, which was slated for June 16-18, 2021, was postponed by the Ministry due...

The Government will provide $1billion in the upcoming fiscal year, for the employment of temporary teachers to help students recover from learning loss experienced during the disruption of face-to-face classes. This will be primarily facilitated through the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Extra Lessons Programme. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while he made...