Born out of the love of a father for his child, the Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID) has evolved from a small initiative into a critical organisation that has empowered thousands through advocacy and education and training. Its journey began in 1955 when devoted father and founder Randolph Lopez, driven by the need to assist his daughter with Down’s...

For decades, Roselle Falls in St. Thomas has remained a quiet roadside spring, known primarily to nearby communities. Today, the picturesque spot is rapidly becoming one of Jamaica’s must-visit destinations, thanks in part to sweeping improvements to the parish’s road network by the Government. Located along the main coastal route to Morant Bay, the natural spring has long flowed freely...

Students at the Ferncourt High School in St. Ann who are preparing for life after graduation have been equipped to pursue career and educational pathways. At a recent college fair held at the school grounds in Claremont, students were able to explore various options as they moved from booth to booth, engaging with representatives of tertiary and training institutions, agencies,...

The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is advancing several major initiatives to ensure universal access to water for all Jamaicans, in keeping with the 2019 National Water Sector Policy and Implementation Plan. This policy, which updates the 2014 framework, reflects the goals of the Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan for Water. Senior Director in the Ministry’s Water...

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, through the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), continues to advance its national mandate to promote gender equity and safeguard the rights of women and girls by driving community engagement, policy sensitisation, and legislative reform. Principal Director of the BGA, Sharon Coburn Robinson, highlights the importance of the Bureau’s services, reaffirming the agency’s...

While the Corporate Area pulses with the rhythms of commerce and traffic, a quiet revolution in urban farming is unfolding in the backyard of a Havendale home. Managing Partner and Operations Director of Jamaica Tower Farms, Kerrie-Anne Gray, together with her partner, John Mark Clayton, are demonstrating through aeroponic towers that feeding a nation does not require vast rural acreage...

Students at Jonathan Grant High School in St. Catherine are being equipped with far more than academic knowledge. Through a comprehensive three-year adolescent mental health initiative, they are gaining the tools, confidence, and support needed to navigate the increasingly complex realities of modern life. The programme, which began recently, is designed to strengthen mental wellness among high-school students by promoting...

Students of José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine are no longer just learning how to plant and reap crops; they are mastering the science and technology that will define the future of agriculture. At the heart of this transformation is a state-of-the-art smart greenhouse, a pilot initiative that is reshaping how agriculture is taught and experienced in Jamaican...

Young digital marketer and social media specialist, Sheyenne Leslie, is passionate about climate change, leveraging her skills in graphic design, content writing and website development, to promote behaviour change and mobilise action in support of the environment. While operating her own digital marketing company, Link Media JM, the 26-year-old has served as the Business Development Officer at Jamaica Recycles since...