WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Strength in Weakness

Weakness is something most of us try to hide. We often see it as failure, an inadequacy, something to minimize. But God sees it as an opportunity for His grace and power to shine. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul reveals the words Jesus spoke to him during a …

Airbnb jitters

A bill to introduce sweeping changes to the regulatory framework of the tourism sector by making it mandatory, among other things, for Airbnb operators to be licensed and regulated by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), hit a snag in the House of …

PHOTOS: Jose Marti Technical High School-Leaving Ceremony

COTED sets tariff on paint at 35%

The Council for Trade and Economic Development, COTED, has agreed to alter the CET, or common external tariff, on paints and varnishes to 35 per cent in protection of the region’s paint industry. The CET is a unified tariff for a group of countries, …

Diane Coyle | Building infrastructure for the AI age

The London Underground, the world’s oldest subway system, opened in 1863. Around the same time, London’s modern sewage system was designed by civil engineer Joseph Bazalgette in response to the Great Stink of 1858, which brought Parliament to a standstill. …

US$460 million for Negril airport project, advances to planning phase - Vaz

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz today disclosed that it is estimated to cost US$460 million to build the proposed international airport in Negril, Westmoreland, as part of the Government's plans to boost air travel and Jamaica's tourism sector. The …

Update | Finance Ministry pulls statement on FID selection controversy

Hours after issuing a statement to the public addressing the controversy over the removal of the law enforcement requirement for the top job at the Financial Investigations Division (FID), the Ministry of Finance has withdrawn the press release. No …

Parents Urged to Increase Guidance as Children Transition to High School

Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, is calling on parents to take a more hands-on approach in guiding their children, especially as they transition into high school, where new academic and …

Parents Urged to Support Their Children

Parents are being urged to support their children through prayer, praise and presence. The appeal was made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, at Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High …

Aspiring Film-Makers Urged to Focus on Preparation and Research

Local content creators looking to break into the film industry are being encouraged to dedicate themselves to thorough preparation and research. Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Jackie Jackson, gave the advice while …