On Monday, October 14, Jamaica joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Standards Day 2019 under the theme ‘Video Standards Create a Global Stage’.
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Protecting Jamaican Bananas
As Jamaica moves to implement measures to address the potential threat of the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease, which affects bananas, plantains and Heliconia, the national task force, assigned by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries held its first official meeting at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices. Taskforce meets on Tropical Race 4 […]
Johnson Smith Brainstorms How To Boost Trade-In The Commonwealth
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith will join 52 Trade Ministers within the Commonwealth grouping, to explore strategies to boost trade with a special focus on inclusive and sustainable trade and the Connectivity Agenda across the Commonwealth. This Second Meeting of the Commonwealth Trade Ministers will be held […]
Minister Shaw Lauds JSIF for Alternative Livelihood Programme
One of the best ways of combating poverty is by making skills training available to those who think there is no way out. JSIF and the CAC 200 Foundation have the formula.
Get Hurricane Ready – 7 Tips For Success
The threat of a hurricane is never to far during this time of year. The best way to experience a hurricane is after major preparation. This article will help.
Johnson Smith Welcomes News Of Jamaicans Found Safe Following Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian has delivered a devastating blow to the Caribbean. The good news is that we continue to get reports of Jamaicans being found safe and secure.
Jamaica Association of Social Workers (JASW): Website Launch
The JASW launched their website on Friday July 19th. The purpose of the website is to help connect Social Workers through Jamaica, acting as an online hub for resource sharing and professional networking.
Jamaica Defense Force Gender Focal Point Workshop and Training Session
The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), which is a division within the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is the national machinery responsible for empowering the men and women of Jamaica. It is mandated to promote the development of human capital and social inclusion to facilitate the empowerment of both genders. This mandate is […]
While we sleep, JDF patrols
When we sleep soundly in our homes, the JDF is out and about making sure that our boarders are safe, and our livelihood is maintained. This elite force of soldiers represent some of the best training the world has to offer.
Scotiabank Supports Children’s Health
Scotiabank has again committed support to the Bustamante Children’s Hospital through sponsorship of the upcoming Shaggy and Friends concert. Since the concert’s inception, the bank has ‘Dared to Care’, donating more than $30-million in funds, and volunteer hours to the cause. At this year’s sixth staging of the event, Scotiabank has again demonstrated its commitment […]