As Valesha Burke collected her award as one of the top performers in the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Skills Track for Workforce Development, she was filled with pride and hope for a brighter future. She was named the most outstanding administrative assistance student in the programme. For her, the achievement represents more than just personal success – it is...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging livestock farmers to implement protective measures to safeguard their livelihoods during the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which started on June 1. Senior RADA Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown, tells JIS News that the first priority for farmers at the onset of a storm or hurricane should be to check on their animals. “You...

When results of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations were released on June 20, there were a range of emotions, including screams of joy from some students and quiet sobs from others. Some students jumped with excitement, while others sat in stunned silence, grappling with the painful reality that they did not pass for their first-choice high school. Regional Clinical...

The Positive Behaviour Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has resulted in improved relations between staff and Wards. Correctional Officer at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Corporal Glenford Francis, said the morale of staff and the behaviour of Wards are “trending positively” since implementation of the manual....

The talented Herbert Morrison Technical High School Band is receiving rave reviews from noted international artistes after their scintillating performance at a recent ceremony for the handover of studio equipment to the institution. “I thought the students were fantastic and highly talented and they rehearsed well,” said nine-time Grammy Award winner, producer and songwriter Brian-Michael Cox. “They are so multifaceted,...

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging parents to be aware of the early signs of autism in their children and to seek prompt intervention. In an interview with JIS News, Ms. Rose explains that autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how the brain functions. “An individual who meets the criteria for...

For more than 35 years, veteran educator Novette Nerida Christian has been shaping young minds and transforming lives with love, compassion and an unshakeable dedication to the teaching profession. With a childhood influenced by role models, she tells JIS News that her love for teaching began at an early age, noting that she was inspired by her teachers at the...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) remains steadfast in its commitment to the continuous training and development of its front-line workers, says Executive Director, Audley Gordon. This is part of the agency’s drive to enhance public service and professionalism within the sector. Speaking to JIS News after a training session for staff of WPM Waste Management Limited, held at...

For school administrator Kayon Whyne, education is more than a profession—it’s a mission deeply rooted in a lifelong love for people and country. With more than 20 years’ experience, the Principal of Mount Alvernia High School in Montego Bay, St. James, has dedicated her career to transforming classrooms into spaces of empowerment and hope. Mrs. Whyne was recently honoured with...