With the rise in the use of camera phones, photography is seen today as a dying profession. However, Yone Gordon is not the least bit fazed by that view and still has his heart set on becoming one of the country’s most sought-after wedding photographers and videographers. “That is my ultimate dream, because it's something I love. I like to...

The versatility of honey, one of the most popular and widely used natural sweeteners, has been manifested in the range of value-added products manufactured by the St. Thomas-based entity, Irie Lyfe. The business, which Jamaican entrepreneurs, Brian Allen, and wife, Barbara Philbert Allen, operate out of the pristine community of Airy Castle, manufactures, retails and distributes body and haircare products,...

There was jubilation at the Somerton All-Age and Infant School in St. James at the news that grade-six student and head boy, Steven Bernard, had won the essay component of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2019 Heritage Competition. The 11-year-old aspiring writer took home the trophy for his winning easy on the topic of Reparation, at the awards ceremony held...

Cornwall College student, Curtis Clennon, was determined to win the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Poster Competition this year, after two previous tries, in which he placed second last year. This year, however, the 18-year-old doubled down on his efforts and finally hoisted the winning trophy at the presentation ceremony in Kingston on November 25. In an interview with JIS...

Employees working within the Global Services Sector (GSS) are welcoming the vast opportunities provided through the industry for professional growth and development. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, recently at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, Customer Service Specialist, at Vistaprint Jamaica, Nicole Reid, said her experiences at the company has changed her outlook...

Two of Jamaica’s staunchest campaigners for the upliftment of persons living with HIV/AIDS are encouraging Jamaicans to join the fight to eliminate stigma and discrimination against persons, who are afflicted with the virus. Joan Stephens, who is a Community Facilitator for the Jamaica Network of Seropositives (JN Plus) South East Division (Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. Thomas), has...

Team members of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), who have distinguished themselves in their respective areas of expertise, copped several major awards this month, solidifying the work of the agency in the delivery of quality media services. Leading the charge is communications stalwart and Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Enthrose Campbell, who received the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ)...

The third time was a charm for aspiring photographer, Yone Gordon, who copped the photography segment of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2019 Heritage Competition after two previous attempts. Gordon, who is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology at The Mico University College in St. Andrew, walked away with the winning trophy at the awards ceremony held on Monday...

Local entrepreneur, Almando Cox, is lauding the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Accelerator Programme, following his six-month participation. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Resolve IT Limited, Mr. Cox was one of 16 entrepreneurs who enrolled in the programme, which saw them receiving mentorship support, information on business model testing and validation, and assistance with creating a viable product. Mr. Cox...