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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), along with Regional Operations Manager, Western Parks and Market (WPM) Waste Management Limited, Garnet Edmondson show off one of 12 drums, placed in the Meadows of Irwin Community in St. James, as part of a pilot plastic bottle separation project launched in the community on Friday (February 12).

Plastic Bottle Separation Project Launched in Meadows of Irwin Community

The Western Parks and Market (WPM) Waste Management Limited on Friday (February 12) launched a pilot plastic bottle separation project in the Meadows of Irwin Community in St. James. The project aims to reduce the high volume of polyethylene terephthalate...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) looks at a set of outputs for piped medical gases with Senior Medical Officer at the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny, Dr. Leighton Perrins, at the field hospital located on the grounds of the facility. Occasion was a tour of the field hospital by the Minister and staff from the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) on Friday (February 12).

Field Hospital in Falmouth Close to Completion

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, raises a point while piloting the Independent Fiscal Commission Act, 2020 during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (February 12).

Senate Passes Legislation to Establish Independent Fiscal Commission

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey.

National Foster Care Recognition Week Being Observed from February 14-20

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, addresses the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press conference on Thursday (November 19).

Stiffer Penalties Coming for Breaches of COVID-19 Restrictions

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz. (FILE)

5 years ago Energy

Gov’t Executing next Tranche of Renewable Energy Projects

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is focused on executing the next tranche of renewable energy projects that will move Jamaica closer to achieving the 30 per cent target for electricity generation from alternative sources by 2030, and 50 per cent by 2037. Speaking during Friday’s (November 20) virtual opening ceremony for Jamaica Energy Week...

Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO Says Two Billion Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Could Be Distributed to Countries Globally

Assistant Director for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, says at least two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines are being targeted for distribution to countries globally, “quickly and equitably”. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (November 18), Dr. Barbosa advised that this will be done under the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access...

The Abilities Foundation is a division of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security that provides vocational and skills training to persons aged 17 and over with hearing and visual impairments as well as physical and intellectual disabilities.

5 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Looking to Expand Abilities Foundation Programme

Consideration is being given to expanding the Abilities Foundation programme into other parishes to provide access to training opportunities for persons with disabilities in rural areas. “We are looking to see how we can bring what is done here to other parishes or sections of the country,” State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, told JIS News...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think TanK.

5 years ago Justice

Justice Minister Says Work Being Done to Improve Service Should Impact Citizens

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is optimistic that the work being carried out to improve service and effectiveness of the sector will improve citizens’ view of the justice system. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Chuck shared some of his hopes for the sector, stemming from the ongoing legislation review and service improvements. “We hope that people will see...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Government Reviews Long-Term National Development Plan

The Government is reviewing the strategic implementation of the country’s long-term National Development Plan – Vision 2030 Jamaica. Director General for the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says the review is consequent on the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the country. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Wednesday (November 18), Dr. Henry said...

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JBDC Partners with CIAL Dun & Bradstreet to Assist MSMEs

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is partnering with international organisation, CIAL Dun & Bradstreet, to deliver critical development services to operators in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as they grapple with the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The agreement between the entities was signed on Wednesday (November 18) during a ceremony staged by the JBDC to...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, emphasises a point while addressing Friday

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Common Reporting Standard to Be Introduced Locally to Combat Tax Evasion

In a bid to increase transparency and ensure Jamaica is safe for doing business, the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is to be introduced locally, in keeping with global standards on tax compliance. Aimed at combatting tax evasion, the CRS is an information standard for the automatic exchange of information regarding financial accounts between tax authorities globally, which the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...