The Universal Service Fund (USF) has, so far, installed some 315 free community Wi-Fi hotspots across the island, aimed at tackling connectivity disparities. This disclosure was made by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference, which was held at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay,...

Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, issued a Proclamation declaring May 11 as the Issa Trust Foundation’s Day in the Big Apple, which was a fitting prelude to another successful charity event. Dubbed ‘For the Children Gala’, the event was held to raise funds to assist in the construction of the Mary Issa Paediatric and Adolescent Health Centre in...

Effective Saturday, May 18, 2024, rehabilitative works will commence along a section of Patrick Drive in St. Andrew. The project, which will target the section of roadway between Washington Boulevard and Conway Drive, will have some traffic restrictions. The project will be in effect for eight weeks. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding the public that excessive heat stress is harmful to health and is potentially fatal. Typically, heat-related illnesses can range from mild conditions such as a rash or cramps to serious and potentially life-threatening conditions such as heatstroke. In order to prevent illness associated with the heat, members of the public are encouraged...

The Government remains steadfast in leading the charge to safeguard the rights of all Jamaicans, including persons with disabilities, and further enhancing their social inclusion. Addressing the virtual staging of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 40th annual Business and Workplace Convention on Thursday (May 16), Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the Disabilities Act, which...

The inaugural Black River Film Festival, slated for June 28 to 30 in the breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth, will place significant focus on empowering Jamaica’s youth in the field of filmmaking. The festival aims to not only unearth budding filmmakers but also ignite creativity within youngsters 14 to 18 years, when they attend a workshop slated for St. Elizabeth...

The stage is set for the third Public Sector Debate Competition, which promises to be bigger and better than before, with increased participation and prizes. The competition, spearheaded by the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, in partnership with the Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment Limited (JADE), was launched on Wednesday (May 15), at...