GOJ/World Bank Fisheries Grant

By 2030 its projected that 60% of Jamaicans will live in urban areas. What does that mean for us when urban populations are already outgrowing the infrastructure and public services like water supply and green spaces, originally designed to support them? Well the government is not waiting to find out. Urban renewal is high on the development agenda, and Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles Jr recently outlined some of the initiatives being pursued in this area.

Children and teenagers experiencing challenges or who may be feeling overwhelmed with adapting to changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, are now able to express their concerns and share their feelings at any time of the day, via a helpline or on a dedicated social media platform.

National Environmental Week 2021 was observed from June 1 – 8 under the theme ‘Ecosystem Restoration’ in keeping with the launch of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).

Manager of Corporate Affairs and Communication at The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jeanette Lewis,  sits with Vaughn Davis on the JIS TV programme Get The Facts, to discuss the details of their Tertiary Education Grant. We bring you an excerpt of their interview.

On April 22, 2021, the Universal Service Fund (USF) and educational organization STEAMHouse Network, launched an introductory coding workshop for girls, geared at exposing them to the practical application of technology.

Residents welcome new Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay just in time for the start of Summer!