Nestled along the fertile farming belt in the breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth, Newell High School is cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders. Through  partnerships and hands-on programmes spanning crops, livestock and aquaculture, the institution is promoting sustainable food production among its young students and the wider community. Principal, Audrey Ellington, outlines to JIS News the school's rich history...

Thousands of Jamaican households are being provided with legal connections to electricity, through the Community Electrification Programme. The programme, which is being administered by Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), in partnership with the Jamaica Public Service Company, has two components –house-wiring and pole line construction/extension. Providing an update on the initiative, Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeney, informs JIS News that...

The Government has remained steadfast in its commitment to implementing policies that promote social cohesion, reduce inequality, and enhance the quality of life for all Jamaicans. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Government cannot afford to sacrifice the well-being of the most disadvantaged citizens in the pursuit of short-term gains. “We must uphold our responsibility to...

Praises are being heaped on the HEART/NSTA Trust for offering training opportunities to Jamaicans with disabilities. Among these persons is Jerome Jackson, who, though blind, holds Level Three certification in Massage Therapy from the HEART College of Beauty Services. He was one of the HEART trainees providing back and hand reflexology massages to volunteers and staff of Stimulation Plus Child...

It was shortly after obtaining her driver’s licence that Deputy Head Girl at St. Andrew High School for Girls, Shanelle Muirhead, reached out to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) to have the school participate in the entity’s Learner Driver Education Programme. Inspired by her own journey, Shanelle, who is in upper sixth form, wanted to support her peers in learning...

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will be observing National Environment Awareness Week 2024 with a slew of activities from June 1 to 7, under the theme: ‘Accelerating Ecosystem Restoration – A Call to Action’. The Week, being celebrated globally from June 3 to 8, aims to focus public attention on environmental issues thereby heightening awareness and stimulating action...

The Government is moving to strengthen measures to reduce incidents of violence in schools. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it is important that every step is taken to reduce instances of violence, so that children can learn in a safe environment. To this end, the Ministry of Education and Youth, as well as the Ministry of National...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is saluting women in maritime for their sterling contribution to the industry. MAJ Director General, Bertrand Smith, tells JIS News that it is a timely opportunity to recognise the achievements of women, particularly the trailblazers, who have excelled at both maritime administration and seafaring. He was speaking against the background of the observation of...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says workers are at the heart of the country’s tourism sector and focus is being placed on their growth and development.  “Tourism is about people, and it is the people who are the driving force; they are the energy of tourism. Therefore, the number one concern of tourism must be the workers of the industry,”...