Boosting plantain and banana production in Jamaica
The Government of Jamaica remains committed to strengthening the capacity for increased banana and plantain production. This undertaking was reiterated by the Minister of Agriculture…
The US vice-president’s agenda and visit to Africa and the people’s reaction
News this past week was dominated by the African tour of US vice-president, Kamala Harris. The following motives are mentioned: to stifle the growing sovereignty…
Don’t drive and indulge in alcohol consumption
A call has been made for party goers who drive motor vehicles not to indulge in alcohol consumption, especially during the Easter holidays, which tend…
Africa news roundup 2-8 April
Ghana Incumbent NPP responds to “The real State of the Nation” by the NDC Despite undertaking a historic debt exchange programme and seeking a bailout…
One in six people globally affected by infertility says WHO
Large numbers of people are affected by infertility, according to a new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Around 17.5 per cent of…
PAHO charges countries to advance actions towards ending tuberculosis
On World Tuberculosis Day, 24 March, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) called on countries to urgently expand access to prevention, detection and treatment services…
Africa news roundup 26 March to 1 April
Ghana Kamala Harris wraps up visit Vice President of the United States of America Kamala Harris has wrapped up her visit to Ghana. During her…
Learner-driver education programme deemed revolutionary
The learner-driver education programme in high schools is being touted as a catalyst that will promote and improve road safety across Jamaica. Transport and Mining…
Health ministry takes problem management to communities
The Ministry of Health & Wellness launched the pilot of an intervention geared at helping Jamaicans to optimise their ability to cope with adversity that…
Africa news roundup 19-25 March
GHANA Sixty ministers can run a country – John Mahama Former president, John Mahama, has insisted that the country can be governed with 60 ministers…