50 More Students to be Trained in Coding

50 More Students to be Trained in Coding

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information will be training another 50 students in its Coding in Schools Pilot programme. The training for this second group of student coders is being aided through sponsorship of $18 million from the NCB Foundation. The funds...
Phase One of Black River Fire Station Renovation Complete

Phase One of Black River Fire Station Renovation Complete

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the first phase of the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth is now complete. This renovation is expected to cost $60-million. Minister McKenzie says the first phase included; building...
Children Living in the Streets of Jamaica

Children Living in the Streets of Jamaica

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), report that up to 2,000 children are living and engaging in risky behaviour on the nation’s streets. From hustling to construction to prostitution, the main motivating factor behind their choices is...
Security Minister Extends Zones of Special Operations

Security Minister Extends Zones of Special Operations

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, West Kingston; Mount Salem and Norwood in St. James; Greenwich Town and August Town in St. Andrew, have been extended for a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 20, approved five...
The Implications of the New Sexual Harassment Bill

The Implications of the New Sexual Harassment Bill

With the passage of new Sexual Harassment Bill into law, sexual harassers will soon wake up to a new reality-one in which victims of such actions have clear recourse within the law to ensure that abuse is ended and repercussions are felt. However, the questions must...