Grades one to three students at the primary level will soon begin to benefit from at least two hours of timetabled reading each week. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said literacy and numeracy are foundational and she is pleased that reading will now be a timetabled subject. “That's a big thing....

The Santa Cruz Market in St. Elizabeth is undergoing a $25 million renovation, with significant progress being made on critical facility upgrades, including a drainage system. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasised the importance of this significant investment during a tour of the market on Friday (April 11). He was accompanied by several key stakeholders,...

Cyclists across the world will line the streets of the second city of Montego Bay this weekend for the 4th staging of the Jamaica International Cycling Classic. The 3-day event being held from April 4 to 6, is being hosted by the Simmonds High Velocity Cycling Club and serves as a platform attraction for international cycling teams to participate in...

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’Oyen Smith, is calling on parents to ensure that their children are adequately vaccinated. Speaking recently during the monthly sitting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Dr. Smith said there have been reports of an increase in measles cases in the Americas. “So, we’re doing our preparations just in case somebody comes...

Legislation to implement phase II of the private pensions reform process will be prioritised in the 2025/2026 financial year, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. She was speaking at the opening the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11). Phase II, which is also known as the adequacy phase, will...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to take up the 20 per cent shares owned by Government in TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH). The shares are held through the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), which has launched a public offering to divest its remaining 20 per cent stake. Priced at $3.60 or US$0.0228 per share, the public offer opened on...

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) joins the global community in recognising International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, highlighting the importance of creating a workplace where men and women have equal opportunities to succeed. As the maritime sector continues to evolve, the SAJ is dedicated to ensuring that women are supported, recognised, and given the tools to thrive in the industry. ...