Persons, who are in the business of preparing and/or serving food and drink to be consumed by the public are being reminded that they are required to have a valid food handler’s permit (FHP). This is the case even for those who are not directly handling food but are employed at a food-handling establishment and may enter food preparation/processing areas...

At the forefront of Jamaica’s maritime landscape, one woman is reshaping how the nation perceives, understands, and safeguards its surrounding waters. With a passion anchored in both precision and creativity, Shari Bowen Robinson has become Jamaica’s first certified Nautical Cartographer – a title earned through years of dedication, sacrifice, and a vision extending far beyond the shoreline. “I have always...

A woman’s love for farming has blossomed into a flourishing small business that is now making its mark on supermarket shelves and gift shops in western Jamaica. Dedicated farmer and food processor, Sheryl Kerr-Palmer, of Whithorn in Westmoreland, has transformed her backyard pepper garden into a brand that is not only feeding her entrepreneurial spirit but also inspiring others. “I...

Within the halls of the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, tiny hearts, once on the brink of failure, are beating with new life. From lips once blue to cheeks now flushed with life, from families overwhelmed with fear to children filled with laughter, quiet miracles are unfolding each day. At the centre of this remarkable transformation is Chain of...

Residents of Mason River and surrounding communities in North Clarendon are grateful for the work being undertaken by the Government to establish the Environmental and Research Park, to further protect a landscape that is rich in unique biodiversity. The Mason River Protected Area plays an essential role in the lives and livelihood of surrounding and wider communities, offering numerous ecosystem...

As the Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches, greenhouse farmers are being encouraged to prepare their farms to withstand storms. The urging comes from Managing Director of Abbey Garden Farm and the Caribbean’s Young Farmer of the Year for 2023, Diandra Rowe. Ms. Rowe, who has been farming for over a decade, shares that her greenhouse farm suffered damage of $40 million...

For 89-year-old Irene Walter, learning has been a lifelong passion, so when the opportunity presented itself for her to participate in a Digital Literacy Programme for senior citizens, she did not hesitate to sign up. Eight weeks later, she emerged as one of the top performers in the Introduction to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) proficiency course taught by facilitators...

Prominent St. Ann educator and Principal of the Hillcove High Achievers Preparatory School in Brown’s Town, Adita Sherwood, is among this year’s recipients of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. The honour comes one year after she received the coveted Governor General’s Achievement Award for her contribution to education. A total of 79 educators at various...

Director/Principal of the HEART College of Hospitality Services/Cardiff Hotel and Spa, Dr. Janet Dyer, is a shining example of dedication and passion. With more than 30 years of service in education, she continues to make a lasting impact on countless Jamaicans. The seasoned educator and administrator, who will receive the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education on...