Activity books promoting positive interpersonal relationships among students in schools will soon be in the hands of children, courtesy of the Ministry of National Security. The brainchild of portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, the books were created as part of the Ministry’s anti-violence campaign ‘Liv Gud’ and were designed and printed by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). Dr. Chang...

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is maintaining a robust dengue prevention programme in the parish, which has seen a drastic decline in the Aedes index. Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, told JIS News that the Aedes index in the parish as of December was five per cent, which is the international standard. The Aedes index refers to...

Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora are still reveling in the West Indies’ stunning upset of heavily favoured Australia on what was an enthralling fourth day of the second and final test match in Brisbane on January 27. The win marked the first time in 27 years that the West Indies – which had unceremoniously lost the first test...

It all started on January 25, 1910 with the establishment of the Government Farm School. Today, after existing in other predecessor institutions, namely the Jamaica School of Agriculture, the College of Agriculture and the Passley Gardens Teachers’ College, the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) stands 114 years strong as a trailblazer among local educational institutions. Unlike its predecessors,...

In a significant demonstration of commitment to rural development, the Government has been initiating a series of transformative projects and programmes in Chambers Pen, Hanover. These engagements are being executed by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development under the Administration’s Rural Development Programme. As the Programme’s pioneer community, Chambers Pen has witnessed and experienced waves of changes that...

As the Port Authority of Jamaica celebrates 50 years of service to Jamaica, President and Chief executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley is confident that the entity will continue to be a facilitator of growth and development in the country’s ports and harbours and in the maritime sector. “We will continue to invest in our people, technology and infrastructure to ensure...

Jamaica took another major step in becoming a greener and more sustainable island with the recent opening of a new plastic recycling facility in Naggo Head, Portmore, St. Catherine. The plastic waste management facility, which was opened late last year, has expanded the collection capabilities of Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ). RPJ is an extended producers organisation and the designated...

In the face of societal barriers, the Disabilities Act (2014) is an important tool in ensuring that persons with disabilities (PWDs) have equal rights, access and opportunities as other citizens. The legislation, which came into effect on February 14, 2022, stands as a testament to the commitment by Government to safeguard and enhance the welfare of the disabled community. It...

Operators of 104 artisanal, small and medium enterprises (ASMEs), including women-owned or -managed businesses, have received critical business development training. This was done under Phase Two of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)-European Union (EU) Development Minerals Programme, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mines and Geology Division (MGD). The combined sum of...