The lives of students at the Edith Dalton James High School in Kingston are being transformed through an empowering initiative called the Ambassador Club. Started by Religious Education and Health and Family Life instructor at the school, Anntana Allen, the club seeks to assist reserved and often overlooked students in becoming more assertive, through professional coaching and personal development. Since...

Over forty aspiring entrepreneurs and wellness enthusiasts from fourteen communities in the Albert Town Development Area in Trelawny, are now equipped with newfound skills to launch or expand their businesses. This was made possible through a Body Care Products Workshop hosted recently by the Social Development Commission (SDC), under its Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP). The workshop was held...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is undertaking the requisite work to create an enabling environment for the development of shipping locally. This is being pursued through the enactment of legislation and the expansion of service provisions for the industry. Director General, Bertrand Smith, informs JIS News that the Authority is laying the groundwork for legislation enabling the Government to...

About 200 farmers gathered at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Shooters Hill, Manchester, on March 11, for the 2025 Yam Symposium, held under the theme ‘Empowering Farmers, Connecting Stakeholders’. With yam being Jamaica’s primary agricultural export, the country is recognised internationally as one of the largest exporters of yam. As such, efforts are made to safeguard and advance...

It was only after seeing her husband turn a profit from a harvest of Scotch bonnet peppers that St. Ann native, Tricia Smith, decided to take farming seriously. Growing up, she had witnessed her father toiling away on the four-acre property in Claremont, where she now resides with her husband, with very little reward for his efforts, and was discouraged...

From the modest streets of Seaview Gardens in Kingston to metropolitan New York in the United States, nurse practitioner and entrepreneur, Jillianne McKay Burrell is making waves. Her inspiring journey to become a healthcare professional, business owner, mentor, and advocate for healthcare equity, is a testament to perseverance and purpose. “There were a lot of challenges. You know, it exposed...

Norma Williams was a picture of joy and relief as she accepted the keys to her new two-bedroom house in Greenvale, Manchester, from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (March 7). The unit was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Ms. Williams is grateful for her new home, which she will share with her...

Newly elected Chairperson of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Montego Bay Chapter, Kerry Ann Quallo Casserly, says she intends to work to ensure that the destination remains competitive and vibrant, while navigating the complex landscape of modern tourism. Known as the country’s tourism capital, Montego Bay attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn by its stunning hotels, attractions...

Dervette Mignott, a student of St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in St. Ann, clearly recalls the first time she saw a robot six years ago, during devotion. “It was beyond fascinating to see how a bunch of aluminum pieces was able to function and carry out tasks without direct human assistance. Words will never be enough to explain what that...