More than 120 children received school supplies and free dental counselling at the fourth annual Back-to-School Outreach, hosted by Alleluia Ministries International (AMI) on August 16, at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James. The initiative, which surpassed its initial target of 100 beneficiaries, provided students with books, school bags containing school items, along with access to dental information,...

Johnell Whyte Roberts’ decision to become a medical imaging practitioner was driven by experience that hit close to home.  In an interview with JIS News, she shares that seeing her father navigate health challenges and having to undergo several scans to detect the source of his illness, was the genesis of her fascination with medical imaging.   “He did ultrasound, interventional...

The Governor-General (G-G) plays a key role in the democratic process when an election is called, ensuring a smooth transition of executive power and maintaining stability. From the dissolution of Parliament and signing of the writs of election to the appointment of a Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet, Senators, and the Leader of the Opposition, the Governor-General ensures a...

The St. Catherine-based White Marl Primary and Infant School has achieved 89 per cent placements on Pathways One and Two in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Principal of the institution, Lavine Sinclair-West, says the achievement signals that the vast majority of the 62 students who sat the exams are leaving primary school “academically strong and well prepared for high...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues to implement measures to improve literacy and learning outcomes across the island, through resource enhancements and strategic initiatives. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on August 12, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, gave an update on the Government’s intervention to equip schools with the necessary tools and support...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has been undertaking a pilot of the digital platform Gov Payout, which will be used to facilitate payments under the $1-billion Solidarity Programme. “We have been doing the pilot for about three to four weeks. We've been able to amend and fix and revise and go through a lot of the testing where...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is making significant strides in transforming how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are taught in Jamaica. This is being done through its dynamic Summer Attachment Programme, coordinated by the Council’s Science and Technology Education Unit (STEU). Coordinator, STEU, Leigia Hall, informs JIS News that the programme’s purpose is to popularise science and technology, specifically...

More individuals who qualify for the National Housing Trust (NHT) Special Grant for Persons with Disabilities are being encouraged to apply for it. The NHT provides a special grant of up to $300,000 to contributing mortgagors who either have a disability or for mortgagors, whether they are NHT mortgagors or not, who reside with, or they are guardians of individuals...

For twin brothers Vinton and Dwayne Haughton, music is more than a profession; it's a lifelong calling rooted in purpose, passion, and a commitment to service through the arts. That unwavering dedication was recognised when they received the Mayor’s Special Spirit of Independence Award in the field of arts and culture, during the Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony held...