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The country is set to benefit from the recycling of waste tyres, through an investment by SKD Haulage and Distribution –SKDP- Company  

The Port Authority of Jamaica –PAJ- and Telecommunications Company, LIME, are on a mission to improve the St. James infirmary as part of a Community Project leading up to 2014 Port Games.

Junior Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Arnaldo Brown, says persons of religious persuasions, particularly those of the Seventh day Adventist faith, should not fear the Flexi-Work Bill.

Junior Works Minister, Richard Azan, says he’ll be making representation to the Ministry of Finance to source funding for drain repairs in Green Pond and North Gully in St. James.

Fifty-nine persons from various inner-city communities, including nine police officers, have completed training  under the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Civic Affairs/Inner-city Development youth leadership programme.

The Land Administration and Management Programme, LAMP II project.

Each year Labour Day provides an opportunity for Jamaicans to give back – whether by donating material or through manual labour. This year is no different. We’ll highlight some projects carried out across the island, with the help of our reporters.

Over 45 million dollars was spent in the last year to carry out road repairs in South East St. Ann. Member of Parliament Lisa Hanna, says as one of the largest constituencies the need for adequate roads is important.

Approximately 125 Labour Day projects have been registered across St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland to date, with expectations that the number will be doubled by Labour day, May 23.

Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen has challenged Justices of the Peace in Westmoreland to join the fight against crime.

Two ground-breaking teams from the Guy’s Hill High school in St. Catherine, and Campion College in St. Andrew, have tied for first place in this year’s Katalyxt Youth Innovators’ Competition. The competition aims to encourage innovation, imagination, and entrepreneurship among third to sixth form high school students, in the areas of business, science, technology, and engineering.

Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen is encouraging students to make the best use of the opportunities available to them, especially during high school.