Youth Farmer, Toni-Ann Lalor, who dreams of revolutionising the agricultural industry, is the first Jamaican to win the annual United Nations World Pageant, which was held in New Delhi, India, from May 2 to 7. The pageant seeks to identify the world’s best Community Service or Tourism Ambassadors, to foster international friendships and understanding with cultural harmony. Miss Lalor was...

Even with challenges emanating from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Universal Service Fund (USF) continues to be a beacon of hope in connecting communities across the island with free Internet access. As at the end of March 2022, 101 community access Wi-Fi sites have been connected, with the remaining 88 to be done soon. This all-island government initiative where many...

Business executive, and youth mentor, the Hon. Ian Forbes, who will be officially installed as Custos of St. Andrew on May 12, wants to continue to create positive pathways for young people. Mr. Forbes, who is the Managing Director of Sherwin Williams West Indies Limited, received his introduction to community involvement from the Scout Movement, in which his parents gave...

The public is being encouraged to come out and support youth farmers at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Achievement Expo 2022, to be staged at the Denbigh showground in Clarendon, on Friday, May 13. The event will be held under the theme ‘Youth in Agriculture, Strengthening Food Security Through Innovation and Technology’. Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Karelle McCormack, told...

Jamaicans who find themselves in vulnerable situations while travelling abroad can be assured that their rights and interests will be protected. This is made possible through a growing network of 95 Honorary Consuls, and 19 Jamaican embassies, high commissions and consulates general. Over the past two years, they have helped Jamaican nationals who faced challenges overseas because of the coronavirus...

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) remains steadfast in its mandate of protecting children from harm and ensuring their well-being. During Child Month (May), the agency will undertake several activities predominantly targeting children in State care and their families, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for children’s self-expression, in keeping with the 2022 Child Month theme, ‘Listen Up!...

Screams of excitement punctuated the air on Tuesday (May 3) as students from primary and infant schools across Northeast St. Ann came face-to-face with the Child Protection and Family Services (CPFSA) mascot, ‘Mr. Protector’, which was designed by a primary-school student. The mascot made its inaugural stop at the Bamboo Primary and Junior High School, the institution that its designer,...

The Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) remains steadfast in its quest to preserve the documentary heritage of the country. The Department, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, serves as the main repository for the perseveration of government records in paper, audiovisual and electronic formats, relating to the country’s history and heritage. It collects archival materials relating to...

The Manchester based empowerment and charitable group, MATHS Simplified, is steadily making the subject of mathematics easier for students in the parish, while also equipping them with tablet computers. For the second consecutive year, the group staged the MATHS Simplified Essay Competition and awarded four participants with scholarships valued over $89,000. In addition, they also donated 45 tablet computers to students...