The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) stands at the forefront of developing effective leadership within Jamaica’s education sector. An agency under the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (Mosey), the College plays a key role in designing and executing leadership programmes for principals, middle managers, aspiring leaders and other stakeholders in the education sector. The Ministry, in consultation...

Though far in physical distance from the land of wood and water, glaciers have a great impact on Jamaica. In fact, they directly affect access to fresh water for drinking, domestic and other uses. Glaciers are large bodies of accumulated snow or ice that flow over water, regulating Earth’s climate by reflecting solar radiation and influencing air current and rainfall...

Employed individuals registered with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) are reminded that they are eligible to apply for an income tax exemption. Section 12 (Y) of the Income Tax Act provides an exemption on the emoluments of individuals with permanent physical or mental disabilities who are, nonetheless, capable of gainful employment. Manager for Corporate Communications and Public...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is committed to fostering community engagement and development by effectively leveraging sports and community-driven initiatives to achieve its mission. Through its Sports for Community Development Programme (SCDP) initiative, which engages residents through sports while promoting life skills, unity and economic opportunities, the SDC has been positively impacting communities islandwide. During fiscal year 2024/25, the agency...

The Abilities Foundation of Jamaica provides training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, which enables them to function as productive citizens. Managing Director, Suzanne Hamilton, tells JIS News that the institution is uniquely positioned as the sole entity in the Caribbean dedicated to supporting individuals across all types of disabilities. The Foundation operates through a collaborative partnership involving the...

Plans of becoming a pilot were quickly replaced when Shane Lyn-Cook tried his hand at farming and planted his first crop of carrots in 2022. He was so taken with the whole experience – from planting to reaping – that he has since committed to a career in the farming industry. His 1.5-acre farm in Aboukir, St. Ann, is now...

For more than two decades, the Scientific Research Council (SRC) has been leading the charge in wastewater treatment innovation in Jamaica. Through the development of anaerobic wastewater treatment technology, the SRC is providing a sustainable and energy-efficient solution to address the island’s water management challenges. The SRC’s Process Development Manager, Arlando Dunkley, says this technology stands out from conventional systems,...

Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland has received a new school bus, thanks to the National Education Trust (NET) and the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica. The 29-seater 2024 Toyota Coaster bus was purchased at a cost of $11 million and was acquired through grant funding under the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects of the government...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is on a mission to bolster stakeholder relations and attract more investors islandwide. To this end, Senior Director of Business Partner and Support Services, Licia Grant, told JIS News that the Authority is set to establish an office in western Jamaica during fiscal year 2025/26. “What it means is that we will have...