Jamaican Scientist, Dr. Conrad Douglas is the recipient of the Silver Musgrave Medal in Science for his work in the area of science and technology and innovation in industry and the environment. He received the award during a ceremony hosted recently by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts. “I am happy with...

Jamaica's growing reputation as a top destination for sports tourism took a significant leap over the weekend, following the successful staging of the third Jamaica Cycling Classic 2024 in Montego Bay, St. James. Attracting top Jamaican cyclists as well as competitors from other countries, the event, which ran from April 5 to 8 in the Rose Hall area and culminated...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, education sector has undergone transformation, which has seen schools rally in response to difficulties faced by the industry including closure, restricted in-person contact, as well as challenges associated with remote learning. The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund has played a significant role in the changing education landscape, piloting a series...

Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora are still reveling in the West Indies’ stunning upset of heavily favoured Australia on what was an enthralling fourth day of the second and final test match in Brisbane on January 27. The win marked the first time in 27 years that the West Indies – which had unceremoniously lost the first test...

The Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny is set to receive a brand-new industrial washing machine that will help to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of doing laundry at the facility. The much-needed appliance costs almost $22 million and is being funded by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. “Getting this will be a major improvement...

In urban Jamaica, an annual football tournament has been igniting passion, fostering talent and transforming lives for over a century. The Manning Cup, a prestigious high-school football competition, has become much more than just a sporting event, much like its rural counterpart – the DaCosta Cup. Through its rich history, intense rivalries, and profound impact on inner-city communities, the Manning...

In the vibrant landscape of Jamaican football, the DaCosta Cup stands tall as a symbol of rural football supremacy. Since its inception in 1950 by the late businessman and philanthropist, Herbert Henry DaCosta, a visionary who believed in the power of sports to shape young lives, the competition has captivated the nation and fostered a strong sense of community and...

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will be developing a sports complex in Norwood, St. James, as part of the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) now in place in the community. JSIF’s Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, tells JIS News that the undertaking will form part of upcoming youth engagement activities in Norwood. The complex, which will be developed under the...