Thousands of Jamaicans continue to be trained by HEART/NSTA Trust and are contributing their skills to Jamaica’s growth and development through critical sectors such as manufacturing. Among the beneficiaries are three young men – Devin Jones, Byron Powell, and Lincoln McFarlane – who are employed at Pepsi Cola Jamaica. Mr. Powell, who is certified in Mechanical Maintenance, cites attending HEART...

Patients accessing surgeries at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) are receiving state-of-the-art care, following the institution’s acquisition of a C-Arm and Laparoscopy machines, funded by the CHASE Fund. Along with the improved surgical care for its clients, the hospital will be realising major savings per patient. “If we average four patients per month with appendicitis, and this is not...

The Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment (JADE) Limited, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth, is inspiring student leaders to implement programmes to help curtail violence in schools. This thrust comes in the wake of recent incidents of bullying and violence at several high schools islandwide. JADE has commenced launching its debating programmes in primary schools across...

As the 2023/24 winter tourist season continues to generate record outturns, Chukka Caribbean Adventures and Island Village Plaza are reassuring local guests that they need not be concerned about hotels suspending the sale of day passes. This, as they have partnered to provide alternatives which representatives say are equally engaging and enjoyable as the provisions that can be accessed using...

The Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment (JADE) Limited, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth, is inspiring student leaders to implement programmes to help curtail violence in schools.   This thrust comes in the wake of recent incidents of bullying and violence at several high schools islandwide.   JADE has commenced launching its debating programmes in primary schools across...

As the 2023/24 winter tourist season continues to generate record outturns, Chukka Caribbean Adventures and Island Village Plaza are reassuring local guests that they need not be concerned about hotels suspending the sale of day passes.   This, as they have partnered to provide alternatives which representatives say are equally engaging and enjoyable as the provisions that can be accessed using...

There is nothing like Christmas in Jamaica. From the warmth of family to the feeling of goodwill that permeates the air, the delectable food, grand market, music and other traditions, the island’s festive season celebrations are the envy of the world.   It, therefore, comes as no surprise that Jamaicans living abroad flock to the island’s shores this time of...

The spending power of Jamaicans at various levels of the economic spectrum has been increased by virtue of several government programmes and policies over the last three years.   The Government has increased the national minimum wage, reviewed the compensation packages of public-sector workers, increased rates for National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners and introduced a new pension programme.   The latest measure...

Four deserving families in Manchester and Clarendon who lived in substandard conditions, have received brand-new houses just in time for Christmas. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (December 15), officially handed over keys to the units, which were built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The beneficiaries are Merlin Smart from North West Manchester, who received...