Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the government will be focusing on developing key areas to attract increased foreign direct investment for the country.

More than 200 residents in communities in southeast Clarendon are set to be added to the electricity grid, under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), administered by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). The communities slated to benefit are Woodside, Corn Hill, Piece River and Unity Heights.

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) presents a golden opportunity for entrepreneurs serious about taking advantage of Jamaica’s diverse flora, inviting interested persons to participate in its upcoming one-day workshop exploring opportunities in the essential oils industry. The event, dubbed “Introduction to Oil Extraction" is geared towards presenting a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the industry, highlighting local market...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is upgrading the school gardening program, beginning with Newell High School in St Elizabeth! According to Portfolio Minister, Floyd Green, the initiative is a part of the Government’s wider aim to bolster food security and encourage sustainable farming practices across the island.

As part of its efforts to sensitize members of the public about domestic abuse and related issues, the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) recently rolled out its ‘No Excuse For Abuse campaign, recently hitting the ground in Papine. Among other things the campaign involves sensitization sessions with targeted groups, the distribution of flyers, and staging community chats – which sees...

The Ministry of Education is TREND-ing, we tell you why!

The show must go on. That was the thinking that spurred the return of the European Union Film Festival to Jamaica for the first time since COVID-19. On the big screen: 11 movies from countries across Europe, including Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Austria,(the) Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Sweden. The  curtains opened on this culturally diverse celebration of...

Groundsmen at schools in St. Mary are getting militant against mosquitoes! Members of this group are receiving training from the St. Mary Health Department in identifying and destroying mosquito breeding sites, as part of the agency’s ‘Search and Destroy Initiative’