Minister of Transport and Mining, the Honourable Robert Montague, says better days are ahead for themining sector. The Minister was speaking at a meeting ahead of a tour of the refinery and mining areasrecently. Minister Montague, in addressing the meeting, revealed that during the last quarter, the Jamaicaneconomy grew by 1.8 percent and that 56 percent of that growth was.. Read more
After years of not having a suitable place to relax and unwind, the teachers at St. Jago Primary Schoolnow have a new staff lounge courtesy of Jamalco. The newly refurbished area was completed with a J$250,000 grant. Work to renovate the staff roomarea began late last year and was undertaken by several community stakeholders who gave of theirtime and skills.. Read more
Over four hundred students from the Mount Airy, Richmond Park and Mocho Primary Schools inClarendon benefitted from an Earthquake Awareness presentation which was organized by Jamalco incommemoration of Earthquake Awareness Month recently. Under the theme “When an Earthquake Strikes Be Bold…Drop Cover and Hold”, the studentsparticipated in earthquake preparedness drills and simulation exercises which bolstered their awarenessand preparedness for earthquakes… Read more
The Railroad Community Council is reaping the sweet reward of its hard labour after reaping honey fromtheir bee keeping project. The project, which is in the York Town community, was started with a grant valued at J$500,000 fromJamalco to boost social enterprise in the community and increase the economic prospects of theresidents living in the railroad area. Council members are.. Read more