Abi-Gaye Smythe has been on a continuous drive to collect blood for the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), given that she is unable to donate blood but has been in need of the life-saving commodity. To date, her efforts have borne fruit with the collection of 184 units, which could save 552 lives in Jamaica.  This amount represents one of...

Hundreds of students from various secondary and tertiary institutions across the island are now more aware of the many career opportunities that are available to them within the tourism industry. This has been made possible through the recent staging of two virtual Tourism Youth Expo and Career Fairs hosted by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). The events featured experienced...

Like most other entities, the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has had to change how it operates, due to the onslaught of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The phenomenon has, however, led to greater efficiency and an expansion of its reach to the nation’s parents. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NPSC, Kaysia Kerr, tells JIS News that the Commission has...

Residents of Hope Village in Manchester are expressing gratitude to the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) and its partners for making good on their commitment to replenish a fruit orchard in the community. The residents came out in their numbers on the International Day of World Biological Diversity on Saturday, May 22, to participate in a tree-planting exercise...

Business industry stakeholders are optimistic about the benefits to be derived from Jamaica’s impending accession to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, also known as the Madrid Protocol. The global treaty, which is administered by the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), facilitates the process of registration by trademark owners...

The Ministry of National Security is forging ahead with the building, renovation and repair of police facilities across the island under Project Rebuild, Overhaul and Construct (ROC). Up to the end of 2020/21 renovations were completed on 101 facilities, with five new police stations constructed. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, in his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation on May 25,...

Founder of newly established delivery service, Quick City Run, Jehmeil Shrouder, is encouraging more businesses to get on the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) in order to reach more customers and provide quality service. Mr. Shrouder launched Quick City Run in March of this year and registered on the ENDS pilot in April. “ENDS is worth it and more quick-service...

Over 2,000 students will benefit from tablet computers being donated by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund to early childhood institutions across Jamaica to facilitate virtual learning. Two thousand devices, valued $50 million, will be distributed between May and August to several schools. They include: Allman Town Infant School in Kingston; Evelyn Mitchell Infant School in Clarendon;...

Entries for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) performing arts competitions can now be submitted online. The JCDC, with support from the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, recently developed a digital platform that will facilitate the uploading of entries and videos via the Commission’s website - www.jcdc.gov.jm. Acting Executive Director, Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, tells JIS that the Commission...