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Three employees of the National Solid Waste Management Authority share feedback about the 50 new garbage trucks that were recently handed over to the agency, to meet the increased demand for garbage collection across the island.

When it comes to running a successful business, there are two main issues entrepreneurs face. The first is creating a good product, and the second – finding steady customers. 60 intrepid business owners are getting assistance from the government to solve the second problem. The group will be accompanying Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, and a...

Jamaica and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a Staff Level Agreement on two financing arrangements, which will see the country gaining access to a combined US$1.7 billion.

While the process to apply for a firearm remains the same, there have been changes under the Firearms Act 2022, that have facilitated the expansion of the roles and functions of the Firearm Licencing Authority (FLA). Director Of Corporate Communications & Client Relations at the FLA, Beverly Robinson, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get...

The National Tree Planting Programme has been extended into the New Year. More than 2.2 million trees have so far been planted/distributed under the initiative, since its launch by Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, in October 2019.

New leave entitlements are now in effect in the public service; among them, Paternity leave for fathers of newborns.

The Holidays are winding down, and the children’s free paper is almost burnt to ashes. With that in mind, now is a good time for parents and guardians to begin getting the youngsters back into their normal school-day routine so they can make a smooth transition when the new term begins.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica has for years been among the organizations pushing the conversation on improving inclusivity in our schools for children with disabilities.

The Ministry of Education and Youth is continuing its mission to ensure that no child gets left behind in the education system.  The demands of the world of work are changing and one way the ministry of Education and Youth is responding to ensure students can transition easily into the various types of workplaces is with the Sixth Form Pathways...

The Ministry of Education and Youth is committed to transforming the education sector into one which is world class.  In its recent report, the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC), which is charged with carrying out ‘comprehensive reviews of all sectors of the education system, outlined seven thematic areas under which improvements must be made to improve the sector.

In this time of increased technology with developments such as artificial intelligence, NFTs and the metaverse, demand is growing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) practitioners to use their cognitive skills to help us navigate new and emerging scientific innovations.

Thanks to the internet the act of shopping has transformed from physically going into a store, to simply clicking a button. The convenience of online shopping has its advantages but there are some things to keep in mind to ensure you shop safely from the comfort of your home. If you’re uncertain about how to do so the Consumer Affairs...