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Vulnerable persons and those adversely affected by COVID-19 are to benefit from a $1-billion national food drive being implemented by the Government. Learn more in this drama.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security through the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) recently concluded the annual celebration of Jamaica’s older population at the National Senior Awards.

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched a Client Services Programme geared at helping business owners receive technical assistance and support. The goal is to improve the quality of goods and services offered to consumers in Jamaica and overseas.

National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Tameka Benjamin, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share initiatives geared towards improving problem-solving and critical thinking skills, while teaching students how to apply them in their everyday lives. We bring you an excerpt of their discussion.  

Highlights support for teachers for online engagement with their students and their experience with virtual education.

What you need to know about composting

On today’s edition of Jamaica Made, we feature Paradise Blends, a company providing natural seasonings for consumption

Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share various initiatives in place to provide support to teachers that are in place to help them keep abreast of and review the tools needed to navigate their classroom in the online space.

Students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels have up until October 29 to submit project ideas for the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC).

The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA’s) national trade expo, Expo Jamaica, has gone virtual. On October 27 from 8:30 am to 5pm JMEA members and the public will get to participate in this year’s virtual edition of the trade show.

Mr. Michael St. George London is to receive the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (OD) at this years’ National Honours and Awards Ceremony. He is being awarded for outstanding contribution to the Creative Industry, in particular Advertising, Film and Music Video Production for several decades.

If not the public service, Dr. Wayne Henry would most likely be in academia. Having kickstarted his career as a teacher, he says that profession remains a favorite for him. Today when you hear his name, it’s usually associated with growth forecasts and sustainable development. Dr. Wayne Henry is the current Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)...