Newly minted property owners from communities in Westmoreland are expressing pride and gratitude after receiving land titles through the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), marking a significant step towards security and empowerment. The handover ceremony, hosted by the HAJ on July 18 at Hotel Comingle in Savanna-la-Mar, saw the issuance of 86 certificates of title to residents who had previously...

When Nail Technician Charma-kay Barrett began doing nails from the living room of her home in Kingston, she had no idea that in less than seven years, the operation would grow into a viable, registered, tax-compliant business with plans for growth. Her thriving small business was fueled by a grant from the Social Development Commission (SDC), which plays a vital...

St. Paul’s Primary and Infant School in Manchester is celebrating success in the 2025 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) where all students gained entry to a high school of their choice. Principal of the small, rural institution, Garfre Robinson, tells JIS News that seven students sat the exams, with six placed on Pathway One, demonstrating a good level of competence in...

Students at the Maverley Primary School in St. Andrew performed very well in this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, with progress over last year’s results in all subject areas, and the top-three students, who are boys, going to traditional high schools. Describing the development as “beautiful”, Principal of the school, Valentine Spencer,  says  the grades of the students are...

The St. Thomas-based Eastern Lions Sports Academy is gearing up to host its inaugural multisport summer camp starting on Monday (July 21). The camp will run for two weeks, beginning with a first instalment at Morant Bay Primary School from July 21 to 24, followed by a second session at Yallahs Primary School from July 28 to 31. Leah Bedward,...

At just 18 years old, Nathaniel Bailey has already achieved many things –  Jamaica’s first internationally competing para-surfer, a cybersecurity student, a social media motivator, and a national awardee. But to those who truly know him, Nathaniel is someone even more powerful – a symbol of unshakable purpose in a world still learning to embrace diversity and equal opportunity. Born...

Local entrepreneurs who participated in the 2025 ‘Christmas in July’ trade show are lauding the initiative for its tangible benefits, including increased visibility, strategic partnerships, and expert guidance to enhance product branding and marketability. Now in its 11th year, the annual exhibition is spearheaded by the Tourism Linkages Network of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), in partnership with the Jamaica...

The multibillion-US-dollar global coconut industry is bustling with new products, which have emerged from technologies and innovations in the creation of climate and disease-resistant hybrids and machines used in reaping ready nuts. However, despite the many advances, success with coconuts begins at the ground level with the quality and elemental composition of the soil. This is why the Coconut Industry...

More than 2,000 local fishers and fish farmers across 15 fishing communities islandwide have benefited from the Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project. Funded through a US$4.85-million grant provided by Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and administered by the World Bank, the project aimed to increase the adoption of climate-resilient practices among targeted fishing and fish-farming communities in...