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A student of Ardenne High School in Kingston puts out a fire, using a fire extinguisher, during a recent fire-safety training session conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) at the institution, while other students look on.
A student of Ardenne High School in Kingston puts out a fire, using a fire extinguisher, during a recent fire-safety training session conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) at the institution, while other students look on.

JFB Expands Fire Safety Initiative to High Schools

By: Shanna K. Salmon, April 4, 2025
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has expanded its fire-safety initiative to include high schools across the island. Building on the Fire Wardens Club in Schools programme, the JFB is now...
Tourism Minister and Chair of the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Tourism Commission, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses the opening ceremony of the 26th American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism on Thursday (April 3), at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC. He is flanked by Secretary General of the OAS, Ambassador Luis Almagro; and Chair of the Inter-American Council on Integral Development (CIDI) and Permanent Representative of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the OAS, Ambassador Lou-Anne Gilchrist. This year’s Congress is exploring how cultural heritage, community-based initiatives, and inclusive tourism can drive sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship across the region.

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett at 26th American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open EXPO Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 3. He is joined by (from left) Deputy President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Limited (JMEA), Kathryn Silvera; Executive Director, JMEA, Kamesha Turner-Blake; President, JMEA, Sydney Thwaites; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Chairman, Expo Jamaica, Aswad Morgan.

Government Engages with US Trade Representative on New Tariff Regime

By: Chris Patterson, April 4, 2025

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks at the launch of this year’s Farmers’ Month at the Craighton Estate Great House in Irish Town, St. Andrew, on Thursday (April 3), under the theme ‘Celebrating our Food Heroes’ The event included the launch of the ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign, which will run for the month of April.
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‘Thank A Farmer’ Campaign Launched

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is collaborating with the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) on a ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign aimed at increasing public awareness and showing appreciation and...
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By: Vanessa James, April 4, 2025
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), presents the 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year trophy to Shanique Pryce of Immaculate Conception High School in St Andrew (centre), during the recent awards ceremony held at Caenwood Auditorium in Kingston. She is joined by (from left) Hachette Learning Senior Education Consultant, Rivaley Patterson; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle; and National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Lorna P. Thompson.
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Maths Critical for Future-Proofing

Mathematics is critical for future-proofing Jamaica, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe. She said it fosters essential skills like critical thinking...
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By: Judana Murphy, April 4, 2025