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For many young Jamaicans, the next step after high school is to go to university. However, many are unable to do so because of the usually high cost. That number often includes wards of the state, who generally don’t have the family or support networks to help them overcome the financial burdens of pursuing tertiary education. But thanks to New...

On today’s edition of Jamaica House Weekly, Government extends St Catherine and Clarendon States of Emergency, Prime Minister marks successful completion of IMF Programme and says goodbye to former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Kenneth Baugh.

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Faval Williams says the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica will operate more efficiently once its functions are fully absorbed into the ministry. Minister Williams says the move will allow for a more comprehensive grasp of the needs of Jamaica’s energy sector. The move will also allow the government to move faster in its decision-making processes geared...

September is Sickle cell awareness month and on this week’s Healthline we begin looking at the illness.

On today’s edition of Career Talk, we continue exploring the topic of career swapping, with input from Media Personality, Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid.

The States of Public Emergency declared in the parishes of St Catherine and Clarendon have been extended until October 19. Prime Minister Andrew Holness initially tabled a motion in the House of Representatives on Tuesday for a 90-day extension of the enhanced security measure.

IMF lauds Jamaica for successfully completing stand-by arrangement; Motorists urged to exercise caution at 3 miles intersection; and China invests over 2 billion dollars in Jamaica.

Major traffic ticket backlog cleared; breastfeeding laws being reviewed; and rainy weather expected over the weekend.

It’s that time of year again when the sector dedicates one entire week to celebrating all things tourism. On this week’s Tourism Round Up, we share all the plans and activities for Tourism Awareness Week 2019.

From September 1 to December 10, Jamaica will be celebrating its most famous of storyteller, Louise Bennett Coverley. Today we are also featuring two people who have made the practice into a career, Christopher Creary, storyteller and tour guide at Hope Botanical Gardens and animated storyteller Christine Neil Wright.

September 16 was celebrated as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone layer under the theme 32 years and healing. The ozone layer is the earth’s natural shield from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and the theme for this year’s observance signifies the three decades of international cooperation to protect it and the environment under the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal...

The Government has committed to maintaining fiscal discipline as the country celebrates the successful completion of the three-year Precautionary Standby Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund.