The Government is looking to establish baseline information on ingredients in processed foods that will heighten consumers’ awareness and assist them in making healthier consumption choices. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who said the Administration will also be pushing for labelling requirements that are clear and easy to understand, including front-of-package...

Eighty human resource (HR) practitioners in the public sector are being trained in Strategic Workforce Planning as the Government seeks to improve the capacity of HR departments to plan for staffing needs in their various organisations. This will enable a more holistic view of gaps in the workforce and how these may be addressed to achieve the priorities of government....

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says signs of incremental improvement in the economy are beginning to emerge. These, he said, are evidenced in the indicators related to employment and growth, among other areas impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking during the BOJ’s digital quarterly briefing on Friday (May 21), Mr. Byles said the latest data released by...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Government is looking to provide technology devices to more than 500,000 students in the education system. “The total number of learners in the education system is approximately 590,000 and of that number, approximately 52,000 are tertiary students and 33,000 are enrolled in private schools,” he noted. “So the core target...

Detective Sergeant of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, Kevin Strachan, is appealing to parents and guardians to “keep a keen eye” on their children in order to protect them from becoming victims of human trafficking. He made the call as he participated in a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Friends across Borders Jamaica on Tuesday (May 18)...

Two centenarians residing in St. James were recognised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on Thursday, May 20, in observance of Centenarians’ Day. Centenarians’ Day is celebrated annually in recognition of Jamaicans who are 100 years and older. Esther Myrtle Baker, 102 years old, of Rosemount and 105-year-old Salome Wilson of Norwood Meadows were each presented with a...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging Jamaicans to utilise their backyards for garden projects this Labour Day, which is being observed on Monday, May 24. In keeping with the theme for Labour Day 2021, ‘Promoting a Clean and Healthy Environment’, emphasis is being placed on persons staying at home and tending to their personal spaces, including their gardens....