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This week, conversations with Jamaican Poet Rasheeda Shaw, fresh off the boat from Namibia. That’s what’s on this week’s edition of the Arts Page.

On this week’s get the facts, we share trends relating to the Atlantic hurricane season and later, some preparedness tips.

The Agriculture Ministry through the Rural Agricultural Development Authority RADA, will be providing direct assistance to farmers, valued at 15 million dollars, to provide relief from current drought conditions.

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Fayval Williams, says the reconvening of the Jamaica Energy Council will ensure the sustainable development of the country’s energy sector.

Ninety aspiring principals have been equipped with the skills and competencies to assume leadership roles in the nation’s public schools. These individuals, who were trained under the National College for Educational Leadership’s NCEL Aspiring Principals Programme, were presented with certificates, during a graduation exercise on Tuesday. Graduates were conferred with the Professional Qualification for Principalship PQP.

The decriminalization of marijuana for medicinal and scientific purposes has created a number of opportunities for small farmers to participate in this growing industry. On today’s edition of calling farmers, we hear from Colonel of the Accompong Town Maroons, Ferron Williams as well Timeless Herbal Care about the Cannabis Licensing Authority’s recently launched pilot project.

Investor confidence remains stable; Agricultural Produce Act to be amended and; Labour and Social Security Ministry to roll out Jamaica Canada Farm Worker App.

Ministry of Labour and Social Security improving customer service delivery; Sexual Harassment Bill tabled and KSAMC puts cap on events at Hope Gardens.

Jamaica this month welcomed members of the North West English Lionhearts rugby team, a powerful representative team from the amateur leagues in England. The team is in the middle of a 14-day tour, with the aim of testing the mettle of our local players. The Jamaica Rugby League Association is using the tour as part of the preparation pathway for Jamaica’s...

The Government has rolled out Plan Secure Jamaica with a focus on 10 strategic areas covering safety, security, justice as well as economic, environmental and cyber resilience. The recent declaration of a state of emergency in the St Andrew South Division forms part of this initiative, which aims to achieve sustainable peace and security for the country.

Funding set aside for farmers affected by drought; digitization of records underway at labour and social security ministry and labour ministry steps in to address working conditions of security guards.

The National Works Agency is reporting that the foundation for the Jacob’s Hut Bridge in Clarendon has been completed as part of ongoing works to repair the structure.