Twenty-year-old Olivia Reid came across a video promoting the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme while scrolling on TikTok. The Queen’s School graduate then contacted her Councillor and expressed an interest in applying. Olivia was seeking on-the-job experience and an opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals, both of which the LIFT Programme promised. LIFT is a $2-billion Government of...

Twelve-year-old Canadian-Jamaican philanthropist, Jazmin Headley, has been making a significant impact in several hospitals islandwide through her charity, the Jazz Me Foundation. She has been creating safe spaces, dubbed the ‘Jazmin Corner’, for young patients to relax in hospitals or a dedicated area where parents working in healthcare can safely leave their children, while they perform their vital duties. Jazmin...

‘Welcome back to your favourite police officers, Dougie and Benjy’ is how listeners of a new radio programme in St. Thomas and Portland are greeted each Wednesday, when they tune into Earth 96FM. Dubbed ‘Let’s get it right’, the programme which is aired from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. is the brainchild of officers attached to the Community Safety and...

Leaders of various sectors in Clarendon have heaped commendations on their former Custos Rotulorum, William ‘Billy’ Shagoury, for being conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ). Mr. Shagoury was bestowed with the national honour on October 21 for his contribution to business development, philanthropy and community development. Current Custos of the parish, Hon. Edith Chin, said Mr. Shagoury’s passion for...

The HEART/NSTA Trust is celebrating 42 years of service as a key driver of Jamaica’s social and economic development, through training. During a three-day Summit marking the milestone, Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, reaffirmed a commitment to transforming the nation’s workforce through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), to meet the demands of an ever-evolving global landscape. Dr. Ingleton...

In 2018, local digital marketing and technology firm, Adtelligent, open its doors with investment of US$10,000. With the modest outlay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder, Craig Powe, tells JIS News that the entity was able to purchase some essential pieces of equipment, such as computers and cameras, and hire a small, dedicated staff, as the company embarked on its...

On November 29, 18-year-old Justin McCarthy will be among the cohort of 449 youth to complete the first year of the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme. LIFT is a $2-billion Government of Jamaica initiative, aimed at bolstering the social mobility of 2,500 youth over a five-year period. It targets fifth and sixth form graduates and provides sustainable avenues...

Noted theologian, the Right Rev. Gary Harriott, is a man who wears multiple hats. However, the one for which he is most widely known is being the calming voice of the midday meditation on RJR 94 FM for the past 21 years. Small in stature, but big in character, Rev. Harriott has created a strong and rich legacy of service...