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Civics is being re-introduced into the classrooms of all infant, primary and secondary schools.  The Ministry of Education and Youth launched its Civics Education Curriculum at its National Heroes Circle headquarters on Tuesday December 13.

Director of Corporate Communications and Client Relations at the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA), Beverly Robinson, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share more about the key changes in the Firearms Act. We bring you an excerpt of their discussion.

A new compensation system is being implemented across the public sector. Where are we now? We’re going for growth with Dr. Nigel Clarke to find out.

Candice Coke, Antoinette Bowers, Winsome Jones, and Barrington McIntosh, an indigent family in Moreland Westmoreland are moving into a fully furnished 2-bedroom home, that was built under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. The house is furnished with a toilet, face basin, stove, fridge, washing machine, cupboard, refrigerator, beds, televisions, fans, and couch. A wheelchair ramp...

It’s that time of year when the school term is winding down and schools are spreading some Christmas cheer with activities for students as well as parents in some instances.  One event that is practically a staple in schools during this period is a Christmas Carol Service.  

27 young men and women, from the parish of St. James, recently graduated from the government’s Commercial/Articulated Truck Driver Programme. The training programme, which targets unattached youth in Western Jamaica and Kingston, is one of several initiatives by the Government to empower youngsters and provide them with opportunities to earn through legitimate means.

An area of land that allows for the drainage of rainwater into a common place like a pond or river is known as a watershed. Now, you may live near a river or drink the water from a bottle; but how much do you know about watersheds and their life-giving role?

School is out for the rest of the year and the children are home for the holidays. Parents and guardians now have the task of finding ways to keep them entertained throughout the holiday season.  Parents sometimes allow their children to choose what they want to do for the season, others get them involved in activities or family and local...

Christmas is all about love, family and giving. It’s also the time of year for lots of shopping, as people seek out gifts for their office pixie present exchange or that extra special item for a loved one. But before you hit the mall and spend that cash, swipe that card, or sign a purchase agreement, the Consumer Affairs Commission...

The Ministry of Justice is on an islandwide public education campaign to sensitize Jamaicans about its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Programmes for resolving private conflicts.

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, is calling on Caribbean countries to collaborate and coordinate to enhance their preparedness for global challenges, and protect their revenue bases. Listen as he explains how it can be done.