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From June 3 to 9, the European Union (EU) delegation to Jamaica will share aspects Europe’s diverse culture and lifestyle during this year’s EU Film Festival. The movies will come from a range of countries, familiar places such as Ireland and Spain and lesser known nations such as Latvia. Following on last year’s successful event, EU Ambassador in Jamaica Malgorzata Wazilewska, says...

Let’s keep it going! The National Road Safety Council NRSC is urging a continuation of the collective efforts to safeguard the nation’s children, which were evident during Labour Day activities on May 23. This year’s engagements, which were organised under the theme ‘Child Safety…It’s You, It’s Me, It’s All ah We’, focused on children’s safety as they travel to and from...

Upskilling of our doctors and nurses is necessary for our island’s health care system to function effectively. Recognising this, Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU with the United Kingdom UK to train Critical Care Nurses. The MOU was officially signed by Health & Wellness Minister, Dr.  Christopher Tufton and Chief Medical Officer of the UK & Northern Ireland, Professor Sally...

A hero honoured: The parish of St. James has paid homage to National Hero Samuel Sharpe with a floral tribute on Labour Day. The event commemorated the day on which Samuel Sharpe was hanged in the town square in 1832 and was held at the monument erected in his honour.

Over a thousand students at the Harbour View Primary School in Kingston are set to benefit from, a new Gazebo being built on the school grounds. Valued at 870 thousand dollars, the new Gazebo is being provided with support from Airports Authority of Jamaica, AAJ and Norman Manley International Airport Limited, NMIA.

Minister of Industry, Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries Audley Shaw says the government is set to start the divestment process for sugar lands in 3 parishes. Minister Shaw says the fall off of the sugar industry has created numerous opportunities for Jamaica to use the lands for more productive activities, such as growing other crops.

It’s all about inclusion as the Health and Wellness Ministry rolls out its Physical Activity Guide in Braille, aimed at reducing the rate of non-communicable diseases among blind persons. The document focuses on the messages and activities being promoted through Jamaica Moves and other health-based campaigns. The book was launched on May 17 and copies presented to representatives from various special needs...

Over 100 students attending the Barret Town All Age School in Barrett Town St. James are set to benefit from a new Infant Department. Funded through the European Union at a cost of 34 million dollars the project is being facilitated through the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, JSIF under the Poverty Reduction Programme.

Our island has produced world-renowned musicians and artistes, inspired by their authentic Jamaican roots and culture. To help pave the way for upcoming talents the Government is working to finalize the National Policy on Culture and Creative Economy of Jamaica. The policy will establish and help formalise the enabling environment within which the creative sector will operate.

The National Environment and Planning Agency NEPA will educating primary-school students and teachers in the protection of shore and water birds ahead of the May 22 observance of International Day for Biological Diversity. Approximately 70 students from 12 primary schools in the Education Ministry’s Region 6 will participate in a sensitization session at the Mount Nebo Primary School and Baptist Church...

A healthier population is one of the main aims of the Ministry of Health and Wellness as it seeks to fight non-communicable diseases and encourage Jamaicans to adopt healthier lifestyle practices. That’s why the government is collaborating with food establishments across the country to roll out the ‘Better-for-you Options’ programme. It slated to get started in another three months.