The Universal Service Fund, USF remains committed to the advancement of the Jamaican society.Formally known as The Universal Access Fund Company limited, the entity has been working to ensure that every resident of Jamaica is provided with easy and reliable access to the internet through the deployment of broadband services.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently brought representatives of all the Departments and Agencies falling under the Ministry into a two-day strategic planning retreat, to brainstorm and chart the path forward. We bring you highlights of his presentation at the retreat on today’s edition
Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester, Laverna Campbell, has been crowned the LASCO/Nurses’ Association of Jamaica (NAJ) Nurse of the Year 2016-17.
August 1, 1834 marked a special day for Africans in British colonies as it was the day that slavery was abolished. All slaves were legally declared free but it was not until four years later-1838, that real freedom came.
Jamaica is rich with a unique culture expressed through its food, dress and various art forms, including dance. Though most persons are familiar with dancehall moves from Jamaica, traditional folk forms of dance such as Dinki Mini, Kumina and Gerreh also reflect aspects of our culture.
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