The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is celebrating the 106th birthday of late cultural icon, the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), with a slew of parish-based activities across the island in September. Director of Community Cultural Development Services at the JCDC, Marjorie Leyden-Kirton tells JIS News that the month of activities is aimed at preserving the legacy and cultural impact...

Among a cohort of scholars pursuing advanced studies in traditional fields like law and governance, Kerry-Ann Chen is charting a unique course. She stands out from her peers with her decision to pursue a Masters in Art History, a clear signal of her unconventional academic path. The curator and arts manager at Narrative Curatorial, is a graduate of the Edna...

Grassroots entrepreneurs are crediting the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), as the driving force behind the success of their businesses. Owner and founder of Nikki’s Spices and more, Rosemarie Johnson and founder of Paradise Blends, Romeo Mitchell are among the nearly 400 grassroots businesses that are receiving vital support annually to grow, formalise and thrive...

As technology continues to transform education globally, e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam) is ramping up efforts to ensure students remain digitally prepared through the continued expansion of its Tablets in Schools Programme. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Lee, tells JIS News that the initiative reflects the Government’s strong commitment to integrating technology into the classroom and equipping students with the...

Bail is one of the most important safeguards in the justice system, offering individuals arrested or detained a chance to secure their freedom while investigations continue. Granted by a court, a judge, a Justice of the Peace (JP), or a senior police officer of Superintendent rank or higher, who is not directly involved in the case, bail helps to balance...

The Bethabara Primary School in Newport, Manchester, is looking to brand and market the high-quality crops and value-added products from its greenhouse farm. Principal of the institution, Cecil Hamilton, says that the farm, which is a key part of the school’s “teaching and learning experience”, produces vegetable crops such as pak choi and sweet pepper. The items are supplied to...

Church Teachers’ College in Manchester is repositioning itself to attain university status, as it has been maintaining very high academic standards. According to Principal of the institution, Dr. Garth Anderson, its graduates have gone on to become not only teachers but school leaders, lawyers, politicians, media practitioners, religious leaders, financial and business experts, policymakers, researchers and change makers. Speaking at...

Emancipation Park in St. Andrew was transformed into a vibrant space in celebration of the country’s older citizens, at the 4th annual Ageing Fair on Thursday (Sept. 11).  The event, hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the National Council on Senior Citizens (NCSC), was  part of activities in observance of Senior Citizens’ Month,  which is being...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Media Services Unit continues to strengthen the national teaching and learning framework through the strategic development of educational resources in print, audio, and audiovisual formats. Assistant Chief Education Officer, Dr. Nadine Simms, tells JIS News that all content developed by the Unit is age-appropriate and guided by official curriculum frameworks. “So, the...