Support received under the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) has significantly boosted the capacity of the Earthquake Unit (EQU) to carry out its functions. The project, which began in 2016, is being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), through funding from the World Bank. It is aimed at supporting the Government of Jamaica in disaster risk management in...

Fundraising Coordinator for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) ex-Soldiers Association Western Chapter and ex-serviceman, Sylvester Needham, is thankful for the organisation. Not only has he benefitted from it as a veteran. The organisation has also afforded him the opportunity to give back to his colleagues who have fallen on hard times through the annual National Poppy Appeal Drive, which is...

Retired Educator, Casilda Allen, says her decision to become an educator was born out of the need to spend more time with her two young children. In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Allen shared that after completing elementary school, she gained employment at the People’s Cooperative (PC) Bank in St. Mary, where she stayed for several years. However, on...

In a heartwarming gesture to give back to their home country, the Jamaica Women of Florida (JWOF) recently made a significant contribution of US$12,500 to the Montego Bay Community Home for Girls in St. James. The cheque was handed over during a special ceremony at the home at Spring Farm in Rose Hall. The home’s Operations Manager, Yvette Mahoney, and...

Accelerating economic growth through smart land use and comprehensive master plans will be discussed at tomorrow’s (November 8) World Town Planning Day symposium. The symposium, which is being organised by the National Environment and Planning Agency, will be held at the National Housing Trust (NHT) Overtime Facility in New Kingston, under the theme ‘Building Resilient Communities & Cities through Smart...

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Food For the Poor, the Fergus Simpson Foundation, and Carpenters Union Local 27, a family that has faced challenges now has a comfortable place to call home. Situated in the community of Summerfield in Chapleton, Clarendon, the loft style structure has solar lighting and comprises two bedrooms, a living area, kitchenette with solid sink...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to encourage the take up of vaccines as a means of safeguarding the health of the population. Children are among the most vulnerable groups in the society and have always been the main target of the country’s immunisation programme. In Jamaica, priority is given to ensuring that children are immunised before they begin...

An agreement between Carnival Cruise Line and Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), which will provide maritime training and job opportunities for local students, is being hailed by parent company, Carnival Corporation, as a signal of its commitment to and confidence in Jamaica. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which was signed on March 7, 2023, will see 45 maritime students at the...

Although the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) expects to see a decrease in the prices for some agricultural commodities ahead of the Christmas season, Jamaicans are still encouraged to buy fruits and vegetables in bulk, where possible, to realise savings. When you do, there are certain ways to ensure that the fruits and vegetables you bought stay fresh for longer....