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...

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, a strong online presence is no longer optional, it’s essential. Recognising this need, Get Online JA, founded by Malory Johnson, is bridging the gap by providing tailored digital solutions to businesses across various sectors. In a recent JIS Television ‘Get the Facts’ interview, Mr. Johnson shared how his company was born out of a common...

Twenty-year-old university student, Chelsia Reynolds, and her family are now the proud owners of a new home, thanks to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. The Brompton, St. Elizabeth resident, whose family benefits from the Poor Relief Department in the parish, received a fully furnished two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. Miss Reynolds, who is studying law at...

The Social Development Commission (SDC), in a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation, partnered with key stakeholders to host the ninth annual Brown's Town Elderly Celebration and Social Fair at the Addison Park Sports Complex in St. Ann, on Thursday (February 27). Under the theme, ‘Golden Legacy: Celebrating the Timeless Contributions of Our Elders’, the event brought together more...

The Jamaica Bauxite Mining (JBM) Limited is celebrating 50 years of existence by bringing into sharp focus the contributions of an entity that has transcended its mineral-rich mining history. In 1869, J.G. Sawkins, a British geologist, made the earliest report of alumina-bearing soils in Jamaica. But it was not until almost 80 years after, that bauxite’s potential was realised. Managing...