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Heart Trust Meeting the Vision of Edward Seaga
During the 1980’s when many were unable to pursue higher education due to financial constraints, HEART Trust was conceptualized as an economic development driver to re-energize Jamaican industries and enterprises with skilled, certified labour. Created in 1982, HEART was designed to meet Mr. Seaga’s vision and passion to transform the lives of the average Jamaican.
Edward Seaga & Popular Music
In the early 1960s, young Jamaica was finding her voice. She wanted to tell her own stories of Independence, life, love and hardship in music and dance… ways that would attract global attention. In steps young Edward Phillip George Seaga, who would lead the formation of a festival office in 1963. This agency would later become the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission...
Monetizing Your Creative Skills
Many Jamaicans have successfully walked the road of effectively monetizing their creative talents. Sean Paul, Bob Marley, Chronnix, Owen Blakka Ellis and many others come to mind. And for many gifted but undiscovered Jamaicans, the burning question is “How exactly can I do it too?” Well, if you’d like to know the answer, you just have to stick around for the...
Edward Seaga’s Legacy
An icon; a visionary; two words often used to describe the Most Hon. Edward Seaga. Mr. Seaga, who spent 42 years in the political arena, is believed to have been the only sitting parliamentarian with a career spanning both the colonial and independence periods.
Beyond Labour Day
Residents of Waterhouse and Seaview Gardens are benefitting from work to upgrade a park and football field, used by both communities to host sporting and other social events. The work is being spearheaded by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) with support from community members.
Going For Growth: Economy Estimated to Grow 1.5% in Q1
Grab a mixing bowl…now add rising employment, record levels of business and consumer confidence, and increased external demand…what do you think that combines to create? Find out on today’s programme as we go for growth with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ).
CPFSA Family Reintegration Programme
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is strengthening its family reintegration programme for children in State care.