America Jamaica Jamaica was selected as pilot for the International Labour Organisation's Just Transition project, which aims at highlighting the impact of climate change on workers and strategies to protect and empower them
America Jamaica The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica launched an exhibition tracing 100 years of the country's audiovisual history, from 1913 to 2013, with photos, images and equipment
America Jamaica The Jamaica Airports Authority has identified a site for the creation of the country's fourth international airport, which will be located in Negril, Westmoreland
America Jamaica Jamaica's fire brigade will install smoke detectors in several homes on the island, as part of efforts to use technology to prevent and minimise fire-related deaths and injuries
America Jamaica An appeal was made to employers to promote emotional well-being in the workplace as a means to increase productivity, reduce illness and create motivation by Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the Ministry of Health and Welfare
America Jamaica The Marcus Garvey in Schools project, which aims to bring children to an understanding of their history and cultural heritage, has been extended to 23 primary schools
America Jamaica The competition 'Gardens of Peace in Schools', involving around 100 schools in seven regions, was launched by the Alliance for the Prevention of Violence, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Youth
America Jamaica The strategic initiative to integrate artificial intelligence and adaptive technology into school curricula has been presented by the Ministry of Education and Youth
America Jamaica The Banana Board has urged farmers to prioritise the proper use of fertilisers to aid crop recovery after periods of heavy rains, as these can wash away essential nutrients, leading to the depletion of the soil
America Jamaica 902 of the island's 1.009 schools will be ready for the start of the 2024/25 academic year on 2 September notwithstanding the impact of Hurricane Beryl, the Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs said
America Jamaica Jamaica has recorded about 165 local earthquakes this year according to Mona Campus, seismic unit of the University of the West Indies
America Jamaica The public was informed that the use of drones is not permitted for the Independence Grand Gala, to be held today, unless special permission is granted by Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority and Jamaica Defence Force
America Jamaica Pensioners in need of financial assistance are eligible for a one-off payment of JA$150.000 (880 US$) under the Pension Assistance Fund, designed to provide additional support