Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is moving to convert the shipping ports in Montego Bay into a regional multipurpose port. At a news conference after  touring  the cruise, commercial and liquefied natural gas (LNG) ports on July 16, Dr.  Chang said cruise shipping will form a...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said she was “honoured to witness Elaine Thompson’s glory” after the Jamaican sprinter won the women’s 200 metres gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last evening.   Thompson became the first woman since 1988 to win both the 100 and 200 metres at the...

Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, wants to broaden the relationship that exists between the City of Montego Bay and Atlanta, to include a closer working relationship with the Government. In a meeting with the Prime Minister’s wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, on August 12, the Mayor said representatives from Atlanta “are really excited about the opportunity of engaging with the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says plans are well advanced for the use of drones to combat the problem of praedial larceny. Addressing farmers and other stakeholders at a drone demonstration session in Lowe River, Trelawny, on August 16, Mr. Hutchinson informed that the unmanned aerial vehicles will be equipped...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, believes several Jamaicans have become interested in diving as a sport, thanks to Yona Knight-Wisdom. Knight-Wisdom became the first man and second person to represent Jamaica in a diving event at the Olympic Games.  He competed in the 3M Springboard event and narrowly missed qualifying for the finals....

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has described the new Olympic 110 metres hurdles champion, Jamaica’s Omar McLeod, as “simply a superb athlete with a great future.” Minister Grange was reacting after watching McLeod become the first Jamaican to win the 110 metres hurdles at an Olympic Games.  McLeod clocked 13.05 seconds for the...

The Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) is inviting companies to be part of its six-month accelerator programme. Titled, ‘Launch it Green Tech’, the project aims to promote green technology, and mentor and guide start-up companies in the field. Marketing Officer at the CCIC, Cashyaka McDonald, told JIS News that many start-ups tend to fail, because they do not have the...

Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), André Miller, is encouraging parents to stay connected with their children. This, he said, will really ensure positive outcomes and optimal performance from the youngsters. Mr. Miller, who was speaking to JIS News in a recent interview, noted that studies have shown that effectively planned and well-implemented parental...

Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies, is urging Jamaicans to be vigilant in detecting and thus helping to reduce child labour. She said persons should be particularly vigilant in situations where they see a child who they suspect may not be attending school. “We have this cultural practice where we...