Scores of educational institutions and community groups are lauding the Digicel Foundation for providing grants of $28 million to do upgrading work and to establish income-generating projects. The Foundation recently provided the funds under its Community Development Programme as part of its celebration for 18 years of giving back to communities in all 14 parishes and to give recognition to...

Engineers who practise locally are being encouraged to register with the Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB) to receive certification and be in compliance with regulations of the field. The PERB is an agency of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for the regulation of the practice of engineering in Jamaica. The Professional Engineers Registration Act, 1987,...

Two tourism workers from rural communities have emerged as shining stars aboard the world’s largest cruise ship – Wonder of the Seas. Portland’s Consie “Omar” Cover and St. Ann’s Janet Jackson Dinnall are not only rated as high-quality employees but both have risen to senior positions as Executive Sous Chef and Restaurant Manager, respectively, on the Royal Caribbean flagship vessel....

The Government’s decision to request access to approximately US$1.7 billion under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), for which Jamaica qualifies, has been endorsed by business leaders. Both funding lines are intended to bolster Jamaica’s economic and climate resilience buffers and help the country to prepare for any future adverse...

Having tragically lost his son to asthma in April this year, businessman, Gul Mansuhkani, is now on a mission, through his V. Mansuhkani Foundation, to equip hospitals across Jamaica with upwards of 500 compressor nebulisers to assist in treating patients with the disease. Asthma is a long-term inflammatory lung disease, characterised by a narrowing of the respiratory tracts or airways,...

Members of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) team are thankful for the additional new garbage trucks and motorcycles that the entity has acquired to bolster its vehicular fleet. The 50 new garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles were recently handed over to the agency during a ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston. The vehicles, valued approximately US$6.9 million,...

Suppose there was a way to enjoy all the flavors of Christmas without overindulging? This prospect is not far-fetched, according to Social Services and Home Economics Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Chanee Carty, who proposes several creative meal ideas and substitutions that are bound to ensure that the Yuletide season is festive and healthy. Firstly, most persons...

The management of HMH Farms in Bushy Park, St. Catherine, is looking to capitalise on the domestic demand for goat meat and quality animal stock. Managing Director of the farm, which specialises in livestock, genetic goat meat, and tabletop eggs, Hjort Henry, is cognisant of Jamaica’s importation pattern and, as such, is intent on repositioning his operations as the solution...

The Christmas period is generally one of increased public activities, and the same is experienced within homes as persons prepare for the holidays and welcome visitors for the season. The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding the public of precautions to take, both at home and while using the roadways during this usually busy period. “We have always been telling...