50 residents at the St. James Infirmary are to benefit from the opening of a therapeutic park and the construction of a kitchen and dining hall at the facility.
If you, your relatives or friends experience emergencies overseas due to natural disasters, civil unrest, or an outbreak of war, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, can provide some assistance. This service is offered through the Ministry’s Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates-General and Honorary Consuls.
Jamaica Post is on a mission to rebrand itself, and the process began with the renovation of the Central Sorting Office (CSO) Post Office in Kingston after 42 years in operation.
With the public sector accounting for the largest portion of Jamaica’s work force, chances are you know at least one civil servant. Well this week we get to celebrate them and their service to Central Government and the country. It’s Civil Service Week 2022. Here’s what’s happening.
The Scientific Research Council hosted its 7th Biennial Science and Technology Conference from November 15 to 17 as part of activities in recognition of Science and Technology Month. The conference was held under the theme “Harnessing the Power of Research and Innovation to Drive Economic Resilience”
Imagine going out to fish and deciding to venture further out than usual to get a catch, only to end up drifting too far into international waters and getting arrested. This was the case for 34 Jamaicans, who were detained by Columbian marine authorities after being accused of fishing illegally in that country’s waters. On today's programme, we explore the...
Your favourite drink or snack, clothing brands, electronics, even concrete blocks all owe a debt of gratitude to one word – standards. Quality standards are relied upon my manufacturers to ensure their products look, taste, or perform consistently. Meaning if you by them tomorrow or ten years from now, they should offer the same value for money. In Jamaica several...
If you ask Gen Z-ers about BII, chances are they won’t know what you’re referring to. That’s because the institution has been away for as long as some of them have been alive. But now it’s back and Jamaica is set to benefit in a huge way.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Karl Samuda is lauding the individuals who participate in the Canada-Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme for their hard work and consistent effort over the years.
In recent years the Government has regularly employed two targeted security measures as part of efforts to curtail criminal activity across the island. They are States of Emergency (SOEs) and Zones of Special Operation (ZOSOs). On today’s programme, we explore the differences between both initiatives, and their desired outcomes.
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) introduced its ‘Take a Child Home for the Holidays’ program ten years ago, allowing institutionalized children to be placed in a familial environment for the holiday period.
Geography Awareness week is observed internationally in the third week of November each year. This year, Jamaica is staging activities under theme ‘Geospatial Technologies: Mapping Our Way to Economic Growth'. A highlight of the week usually is the annual Geographic Information System (GIS) Day Expo which returns to its home base at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona.
The Ministry of Education and Youth has outlined its plans for the second-year rollout of the Inter-ministerial 25/34 schools’ strategy, which seeks to provide support for children who display anti-social behaviour in schools.