Children with disabilities are calling for greater inclusion and acceptance by society, noting that they are just as capable and important as able-bodied children. “I want both the disabled and the able-bodied persons to be on the same level,” said 17-year-old McKayla Fitzgerald, who is deaf. “There is no disparity, no difference, we just want equality,” she added. McKayla, who...

If you are thinking of purchasing a house or a parcel of land, there are several steps to follow and many things to consider. Although the National Land Agency (NLA) is present at the start and end of the process of transferring a land title, they share important information that potential home buyers and sellers will find valuable beforehand. Manager...

The Westmoreland Public Health Department has been distributing water drum covers to various communities across the parish, in a bid to reduce mosquito breeding. Health Promotion and Education Officer of the Department, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that some $100,000 was used from the health promotion budget to procure 100 drum covers to distribute to households within the parish where...

Stephen Williams is a proud father of four who was able to put his children through school by raising bees in St. Catherine. With a spritely voice that belies his seniority, Mr. Williams is grateful for the blessing of the bees that changed his life. “As a traffic warden who was struggling to send my children to school, the bees...

The St. James Municipal Corporation is in a heightened state of readiness for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season, which commences on June 1 and runs until November 30. In an interview with JIS News, Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness, Tamoy Sinclair, said the 65 designated emergency shelters in the parish have been inspected to ensure they are up to standard...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is imploring Jamaicans not to overlook the importance of obtaining a death certificate as a critical step in settling the affairs of loved ones who pass away. A death certificate is a legal document, which declares that a person is officially deceased. It is useful in handling the deceased’s estate, such as transfer of property...

Improving literacy and academic performance at the Primary level was the driving force behind Thursday’s (May 19) Region four Regional Literacy Fair 2022, held at the Flanker Primary School in St. James. The annual event was held under the theme ‘Literacy: Bridging the Gap; Unlocking the Future’ and featured 25 schools across Region four that consists of the parishes of...

As Yoni Epstein reflects on his tenure as Chairman of the Global Services Skills Council (GSSC), one thing he is most proud of is that thousands of Jamaicans got the opportunity to develop and enhance their skills. Skills development is a major component of the Global Services Sector (GSS) Project, which is spearheaded by the GSSC. Mr. Epstein became chairman...

The Government continues to facilitate youth participation at all levels of decision-making, through initiatives such as the Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica (YACJ). Launched in 2016 by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, the Council seeks to provide for continuous engagement of young people in the policy and programming actions of the Government of Jamaica. This is through, among...