Emotions ran high at the St. Ann Parish Church Hall in St. Ann’s Bay on Thursday (June 11) as hundreds of mourners from across the parish turned out to pay their respects to the late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson. Mrs. Robinson, who served as Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, died on May...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, led members of the House of Representatives in paying tribute to Government Ministers and other public officials who died recently, during a special sitting on Wednesday (June 10). Heartfelt tributes were paid to the late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson; Dr. Neville Gallimore, who served as Minister of Social...

At a time when many entrepreneurs are feeling the financial pinch from the fallout of business due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, certified make-up artist, Teeah Anderson, has decided to re-strategise her business model in order to continue to earn a living. She is now offering make-up classes online reaching a wide cross section of clientele. “I call it pivoting....

The National Emergency Response Geographic Information System Team (NERGIST) is providing critical support in the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The team of geographic information systems (GIS)-certified professionals does spatial mapping of information about the virus based on statistics provided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. These include data on new cases, types of cases, case distribution, deaths and recoveries,...

Young entrepreneur, Dana Baugh, is looking to establish herself as a major force in the local and regional creative landscape. Through her BAUGHaus Design Studio, based in western Jamaica, she offers a range of beautiful, handmade ceramic pieces for the entire home. The pieces, inspired by the Caribbean, are intricately-designed, with exquisite details to satisfy the most discerning customer. Miss...

Tributes hailing the life and work of the late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, continue to flow from friends, colleagues and associates. Mrs. Robinson, who died on May 29 after prolonged illness, also served as Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann from 2001 until her passing. Her steadfast commitment to serving the people earned...

Bouts of stress and anxiety being experienced by some students sitting Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) external tests in July should be allayed as the school system moves to adjust current online/remote learning arrangements to physically accommodate youngsters requiring additional preparations. The closure of school plants in March was one of several Government-initiated measures to control local spread of the Coronavirus...

Over the years, the Jamaica 4-H Clubs has emerged as the leading organisation supporting youth in agriculture through its initiatives. Business and Entrepreneurship Development Manager, Villet Kelly-Bennett, tells JIS News that the organisation has been assisting a number of young people in starting up or expanding their agribusinesses. One channel through this is being facilitated is the Rural Youth Economic...

Farmers in the community of Flagaman, St. Elizabeth, have been on a steady road to recovery after a massive bush fire last year that razed more than 200 acres of farmlands, with $45 million in crops and farming equipment destroyed. The blaze, which occurred in August of 2019, affected 47 farmers, who watched helplessly as their fields burned, with their...