As Tropical Storm Melissa edges closer to Jamaica, local tourism stakeholders across the island are tightening procedures and reinforcing safety to protect staff, guests and clients. Executives, hoteliers and attraction...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reporting that 72.3 per cent of schools across the island now have broadband access. Project Lead and Transformation Officer for the...

The St. James Police Division is heightening its operational readiness as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is set to play a critical role in maintaining law...

A five-year initiative has been launched to address Jamaica’s urban climate and societal challenges by integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) into urban planning and community development. Dubbed ‘Jamaica Urban Solutions for...

The approximately 76 shelters in the parish of Portland are in a state of readiness as the parish braces for Tropical Storm Melissa, which is slowly approaching the island. “We...

The National Water Commission (NWC) has enacted measures to ensure that water is supplied before, during and after the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa, says Acting President, Kevin Kerr. Stating...

Standardisation representatives from more than 30 countries gathered in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 13 to 17 for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 323 (Circular Economy)...

Jamaica’s two main telecommunications providers – Flow and Digicel – have activated their emergency response centres as the country prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa. “Flow Jamaica has fully activated its...