Film-makers from 28 countries will join local talent in showcasing their work in various genres at the 2017 staging of the University of the West Indies, UWI’s GATFFEST film festival
The Government of Jamaica continues to show its commitment to lifting standards of education in the country. This as an Oversight committee headed by Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan, has been established to oversee the development of a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the vision for children eight years and younger.
The Child Development Agency has officially launched its CDA Cares Volunteer Programme. The initiative will cater to business organizations groups individuals as well as staff and former wards of the State who want to give back to children’s homes across the island
The Universal Service Fund, USF is committed to the advancement of the Jamaican society. This by facilitating access to the information super highway the internet, throughout the island
On today’s programme we offer up a few tips for persons to help them to adjust to the new tax measures recently introduced by the Government, with some assistance from Client Financial Education Manager at Jamaica Money Market Brokers, Michelle Sinclair-Doyley.
Education Week 2017 kicked off on May 7 under the theme “Navigating the Education Landscape - Transforming, Engaging, Collaborating, Facilitating and Leading.” Activities included a church service on May 7 and Read across Jamaica on May 9.
Thirteen students from Clarendon can now further their education thanks to grant funding from Jamaican farm workers and their employers Gebbers Farms in Washington DC, United States.
The 4th United Nations Global Road Safety Week 2017 is set for May 8-14 with the theme Save Lives: Slow Down. The weeklong observance focuses on speed and what can be done to reduce the risk for road traffic crashes, deaths and injuries.
Operators of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, MSMEs are expected to benefit from business support services, at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation JBDC’s tenth annual Small Business Exposition and Conference.