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Local Engagement and Action Fund
Local organizations in Jamaica will have the opportunity to access grants of up to $100,000 Canadian dollars, to pursue projects to assist vulnerable individuals and groups. This year’s call for proposals for the Local Engagement and Action Fund will begin on June 5 for Jamaica. The grants will be awarded in September.
JIS Midday News April 25, 2023
Country Records Reduction in road fatalities, Mitchel Town residents receiving reliable water supplies and over 3,000 cases resolved through restorative Justice.
Jamaica’s Promise – CPFSA CSEC Awards Top Girl
Eighteen-year-old Teana Fuller, a former ward of the state and lower sixth form student at St. Hugh’s High School, was earlier this year named the top girl for the Southeast Region of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) 11th annual Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony. She was awarded for her outstanding performance in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)...
Container Home Housing Solution
Rising costs for ready-made houses and construction materials to build a home continue to be a concern for many Jamaicans, who dream of home ownership. Private company, Kingston Logistics Center (KLC), has launched six container housing solutions, to provide a cost-effective home ownership solution.
The work of JSEZA
Many persons overseas are looking to do business in Jamaica. Our close proximity to key markets in North and Central America, ready pool of talent, and business friendly environment makes Jamaica very attractive. One of the key tools the Government uses to facilitate foreign direct investment into Jamaica is through Special Economic Zones (SEZs) which are areas in a country...
Breadfruit acne cream
Did you know that you could use breadfruit to treat acne and other skin conditions? Well Portland youth agriculture ambassador Chris-Ann Witter has formulated a product to do just that. We tell you all about it on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Sherlock Cresent gets community center
Sherlock Cresent in St Andrew gets new multipurpose community center valued at a cost of 49 million dollars.
JIS Midday News April 24, 2023
Senate committee to review legislation to impose stricter penalties for murder; new multipurpose facility opened in Sherlock Crescent community; and National School moves day to be observed this Friday.