William Fullerton received an urgent call from his niece in Jamaica. She needed extra help with her mathematics. Mr. Fullerton, a trained maths teacher living in the Middle East, quickly jumped to her assistance. Not long after, he began offering maths lessons online to his niece, she asked if he would assist her friends as well. “And so I started...

Some 9,000 residents of Barrett Town and neighbouring areas in St. James, are benefiting from improved health services at the newly rehabilitated community health centre. The facility was officially handed over on Friday (February 11), following a $43.8-million upgrading project, which included the addition of new offices, a records room, a kitchenette, restrooms for staff and patients and a nebulisation...

Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President, David Wan, is suggesting that greater law-enforcement focus be placed on identifying and addressing the root causes of violent crimes, to stem the wave being experienced. Citing drug trafficking and lotto scamming among the illicit activities fuelling a significant percentage of the crimes across Jamaica, Mr. Wan says “trying to arrest all the persons who...

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is intensifying efforts this year to get more young Jamaicans to enter the agriculture sector and view the industry as a viable career option. As part of the focus, the entity will be expanding the reach of the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP), increasing the distribution of Government-owned lands to young farmers, providing agro-processing support,...

Business leaders endorsing the Government’s ‘Get Every Illegal Gun’ Campaign are anticipating positive outcomes from the initiative. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced that the undertaking will primarily entail the establishment of a $250-million fund to finance cash rewards of between $250,000 and $500,000 for information leading to the seizure of illicit firearms and supporting legislation detailing sanctions...

Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the second fastest woman in history, will be the toast of Washington DC at the ninth annual David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Awards Red Carpet Ball on February 20. The three-time Olympic gold medallist, businesswoman and philanthropist, “Pocket Rocket” will be honoured for her extraordinary world-class achievements and distinguished service in track and field and philanthropy. Her Excellency...

Construction of a newly designed eastern entrance for the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew, is in keeping with the reimaging of the gardens, making it more attractive to visitors. The project is being financed by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. Chairman, Nature Preservation Foundation, Alfred Thomas, said the long-term plan is to bring Hope...

A comprehensive analysis of students’ performances in Mathematics and English Language in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations is being conducted, and a report will be presented to Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. In an interview with JIS News, National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, says she expects the report to be available within the next...

Hundreds of persons are now benefiting from a two-stop elevator provided at the Port Maria Hospital in St. Mary, at a cost of $20 million. Financed by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, the new elevator is improving the wellness journey of patients and service delivery of staff. Regional Director at the North East Regional Health Authority...