The International University of the Caribbean (IUC) Peace Institute and Extended Learning Centre (PIELC) is a unique initiative that seeks to address the root causes of crime and violence in the society through targeted studies and research to promote sustainable peace in communities. Officially launched on March 17, the objectives of the IUC Peace Institute are to develop quality research...

For 100 years, the Spanish Town Infant School in St. Catherine has remained committed to its mission of fostering the holistic development of every child that steps through its doors. Established in 1920 with a student population of 50, the school has grown to become a centre of excellence, catering to the well-being of children within Spanish Town and its...

Following complaints by farmers about their watermelon yields being affected by a “mystery disease”, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has been dedicating efforts and resources to finding a solution to the problem. It is against this background that demonstration plots have been established by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in St. Elizabeth and Manchester, the two main parishes...

The opening of the $140 million Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless, marks the fulfilment of a longstanding dream of the man in whose honour the facility is named. The state-of-the-art centre which is the country’s first adult transitional facility for persons living on the nation’s streets, was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during...

The St. Catherine Justices of the Peace (JP) Association has been officially launched, to protect and preserve the practices and standards of the services offered to the public by the members. It will also seek to enhance the integrity, moral status, and historical traditions of the Office of the JP, by upgrading the skills and competencies of its members, so...

The City of Kingston, particularly the downtown area, is gradually coming alive again as various infrastructural developments continue to unfold. These new developments have breathed new life into the area, bringing resurfaced roads, refurbished structures, the erection of new buildings and the relocation of businesses, including eateries/restaurants, which have brought patrons back to downtown Kingston to conduct business and enjoy...

The Government will provide approximately 131 housing solutions for Jamaica’s most vulnerable during the year. Making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that at least 11 new concrete structures will be built for indigent persons in St. Mary, Hanover, and Westmoreland. Additionally,...

Little Mikayla-Ann Henry wanted watermelons. But, instead of asking her mom to purchase the fruit, the then four-year-old and her brother, Matthew-Aiden, six, asked for help to plant the seeds that would bear the juicy treat they desired. It was this interest from her children that led Grace Henry to develop Budding Farmers Jamaica, an entity that introduces farming to...

The Portland-based Linga Ya Farms Limited supplies authentic fire-roasted breadfruit to the domestic and export markets, which is vacuum packaged. The family-owned micro enterprise, located in the community of Dillon on the parish’s eastern side, commenced operations in August 2018 and evolved from a backyard orchard, into a thriving agro-processing and export business. Linga Ya Farms is registered by the...