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....

Residents have hailed the Government Services Fair, held in Moneague, St. Ann on October 27, as a significant step forward in enhancing community engagement and access to crucial government services. The event, organised by the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Office of the Cabinet, brought together some 30 government agencies and services under one roof, providing locals with easy access...

With the demanding Christmas season fast approaching, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) says farmers are indicating that the availability of popular agricultural commodities is to increase while the prices are to see a decrease. RADA’s Post-Harvest Specialist and current Acting Production and Marketing Manager, Dwight Forrester, told JIS News that the recent increase in rainfall has contributed to the...

Several inmates at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre have been equipped with a marketable skill in Entertainment Business to enable them to become productive citizens when they return to society and reduce the chances of them going back to crime. They are the first cohort to benefit under the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Prison Project (UMPP),...

Since assuming his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) in February 2020, Charlton McFarlane has been on a mission to make the agency “Digitally Bold”. He tells JIS News that shortly after taking up the post, “The COVID-19 pandemic came and I realised that unless we transition to digital services and take a digital...