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Jamaica Experiencing “Full out” Drought, $150 million allocated for drought mitigation activities; and Labour Minister announces additional measures to develop Overseas Employment Programme.

Farmers encouraged to harvest crops on time to combat beet army worm spread.

The government allocates $25 million to resolve water challenges in Hanover and Westmoreland. And later a fact about autism.

If you’ve visited the Kingston Public Hospital recently you may have noticed some major changes at the facility That’s because $10 million dollars was recently spent to renovate the 36-bed two north ward to create a more comfortable environment for patient recovery. The renovation works included installation of air-conditioning units in the doctors’ and nurses’ stations, repainting and retiling the...

Government to continue its investment in research and development in the dairy sector.

Several business leaders are expressing optimism about the path being charted, based on macroeconomic outturns, and the prospects for the calendar year and 2024/25 fiscal period. On this edition of Going for Growth, we highlight the reactions of thought leaders from several major sectors to the 2024/25 budget.

Held under the theme “Skills for Life: Unearthing Talent through Music & Education” the grand finale of the 9th annual Suncity FM High School Disc Jock Competition saw scores of students, teachers and other supporters gather at the MECA Marketplace in Kingston on Saturday, March 30 to cheer on their favourite high school DJs from 16 high schools island wide.

Ministry of Agriculture announces plans to boost production in South St James.

The University Hospital for the West Indies is partnering with a Canadian Hospital to improve Cancer care for children on the island.

The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) is a global organization that connects its network of more than 4,300 female professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry around the world. Recently, Jamaica launched a National WISTA Association geared at fostering inclusivity for women in the local maritime sector.

Team Jamaica returned to the island on Tuesday, April 02 following an exceptional performance at the 51st CARIFTA Games held in Grenada from March 30-April 01. The team secured their 38th consecutive win at the games, taking home an impressive 84 medals – 45 gold 23 silver and 16 bronze.

What sort of impact does carnival have on the economy? We explore the answers on this week’s tourism round up.