Residents of western Jamaica with oral health issues are breathing a sigh of relief, as the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Second Chance Smiles programme has been activated by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA). Under this oral health and denture replacement programme, some 10,000 Jamaicans under 60 years old are set to benefit through the more than 82 health...

As BirdShack Fried Chicken gets ready to open its fifth store in Jamaica, the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wayne Cummings, says the strength of the economy and the ease of doing business in the country have given the entity the confidence to spread its wings. The new store, which will be located at 18-1/2 Red Hills Road, Kingston will...

Amid a buzz of excitement and rising expectations, students at private educational institutions are eagerly awaiting the 47th staging of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA) Prep School Championships. This annual championship, now renamed, the JISA Prep Champs provide a platform for student-athletes at the preparatory school level to demonstrate their athletic prowess while representing their schools. With the championship...

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...