“A part of the challenge we face as a Jamaican family is the increase in violence in the society,” Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness said at a press briefing in August 2021. He explained that many violent crimes stem from domestic issues where people just do not know how to get along. Data from the Ministry of National...

The Disabilities Act came into effect on February 14, 2022. This followed the act’s approval in 2014 and the affirmation of the Disabilities Regulations in 2021. The act makes provisions to safeguard and enhance the welfare of persons with disabilities across Jamaica. It also aims to protect and promote equal rights for the disabled and prohibits discrimination against them, in...

Individuals often seek higher education in order to improve their earning potential, expand knowledge base or just to have a sense of accomplishment. However, due to the costs of tuition fees, books, stationery, food, transportation and clothes, pursuing tertiary studies can be challenging. The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) tabled a budget of $912 billion for the 2022/23 fiscal year. Of...

Jamaica is rich in beautiful and diverse natural water resources. These resources serve to excite, heal and even innovate. The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) through local government initiatives, the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) and other public and private entities continue to work to develop and maintain facilities that nurture our natural water flows. Some of the facilities are outlined...

“Many people think water simply comes from their pipes, we turn off and turn on, we don’t appreciate water until it’s gone,” Chief Hydrologist, Geoffrey Marshall at the Water Resources Authority (WRA) has expressed. Water is one of the most important components of life as it is used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. According to the WRA, Jamaica’s...

All individuals preparing to work in food-handling establishments are required by law to have a food handler's permit prior to employment, regardless of their role. Persons enrolled in hospitality and catering programmes who are required to handle food as part of their course of study also need permits. The Application Process Applicants are required to provide a form of valid...

Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication and is an essential part of the history of Jamaican society. The art of storytelling has served to convey vital knowledge and information through generations. During and immediately following slavery on the island, enslaved Africans would gather at nights to exchange stories and play music. Traditions and stories have been passed...