It is no wonder that at the age of 79, Lysia Lowe is still a vibrant, active member of the community, who is always willing to give a helping hand,...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has launched its inaugural Heritage Poster Competition, under the theme, ‘We are Free’. Targeting secondary level students across Jamaica in Grades 7 to 13, the...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), through its Emergency Affiliated Radio Services (EARS) programme, is ensuring that communities, particularly remote areas, can adequately communicate before, during and...

A lecture, exploring the West Indian participation in the building of the Panama Canal, will be held on Sunday (September 21) at the Institute of Jamaica Lecture Hall, 10-16 East...

Living with his disability has always been a challenge  for 26 year-old Lecksley Johnson, but he has learned to overcome through steady concentration on his goals. At first glance, one...

Retired educator, Yvonne Francis, is a treasure in her Kitson Town community in rural St. Catherine. Every day, the 75-year-old gets up at 5:00 a.m. to tend to her small...

The St. James office of the Peace Management Initiative (PMI), recently presented back-to-school supplies to hundreds of children from inner-city communities in Montego Bay. The presentation was made to children...

Jamaica is to embark on the large scale production of bamboo for the construction of low-cost houses and value added products such as furniture and charcoal for the export market....