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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), in discussion with Head of the Technical Assistant Services, Jamaica Productivity Centre, Jonathan Issacs, and student, University of the West Indies, Zerese Williams, about the toolkit for student productivity, during a productivity forum and toolkit launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 14.

JPC Unveils Toolkits to Advance Productivity

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) has unveiled three toolkits as part of efforts to further promote and facilitate productivity improvements in the country. The toolkits, which are tailored for students, government services and businesses to assess and improve their productivity...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signs the Condolence Book at the Mass of Christian Burial for the life of former Senator Don Wehby, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston on Thursday (August 14).

Don Wehby Remembered as a Patriot

Manager for the Air Quality Management Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Jody-Ann Marston, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ session on August 13, where she outlined the 2024 amendments to Jamaica’s Ambient Air Quality Standards.

NEPA Updates Jamaica’s Ambient Air Quality Standards

Principal of Adelphi Primary School in St. James, Marlon Campbell (right) speaks to students.

Renewed Focus on Reading, Mathematics at Adelphi Primary School

Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Garvin Atkinson.

Values Education, Technology, Teacher Development Among Areas of Focus at Chetwood Memorial Primary

Flyer for the CARIFESTA VX to be held in Barbados.

8 months ago CARICOMCulture

100-Member Delegation to Represent Jamaica in Barbados for CARIFESTA

A 100-member delegation is set to represent Jamaica at the 15th staging of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) in Barbados from August 22 to 31 under the theme ‘Caribbean Roots; Global Excellence’. Hosted biennially by member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), CARIFESTA is the largest cultural and artistic event in the Caribbean that showcases the cultural expressions of...

8 months ago Office of the Prime Minister

Negril Post Office Customers Advised to Access Services at Sheffield and Little London Post Offices

Customers of the Negril Post Office are being advised that they can now access services at the Sheffield and Little London Post Offices in Westmoreland. The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) had to transfer the services of the Negril Post Office to these locations. Services being provided at the Little London Post Office include pension disbursements, registered mail, zip...

Director of Immigration Services (Acting) at the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Daneisha Colomathi.

8 months ago National Security and Peace

Graduation Ceremony for Immigration Officers on August 14

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will graduate its 19th batch of Immigration Officers on Thursday, August 14, marking the culmination of a seven-week training programme aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s border protection capabilities. The ceremony will take place at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Up Park Camp, and certificates will be presented to the successful trainees. Acting Director of...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addressing a JIS Think Tank held on Tuesday (August 12), where she gave an update on the preparedness of schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.

8 months ago EducationYouth

Preparations Well Advanced for 2025/26 Academic Year

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dr. Kasan Troupe, has informed that preparations are well advanced for the reopening of schools for the academic year 2025/2026. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (August 12), Dr. Troupe stated that through a guided data-driven approach and a child-centred philosophy, the Ministry has conducted extensive reviews,...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), and Chairman of the Sagicor Foundation Jamaica, Christopher Zacca (left), share a photo opportunity with special award recipients, during the Sagicor Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 12). They are (from second left) student at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Calicia Vassell, who copped the R. Danny Williams Visionary Award for Leadership and Volunteerism; and Northern Caribbean University (NCU) student, James Barrett, who earned the Chairman’s Innovation Award.

8 months ago EducationInvestmentYouth

Sagicor Foundation Hailed for its Investment in Education

The Sagicor Foundation has been hailed for its continued investment in the education of young Jamaicans. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, underscored that philanthropy is in the DNA of the charitable arm which has been awarding scholarships for over three decades. “Year after year, Sagicor has been investing in our young...

Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson.

8 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

MET Service Explains Weather Forecasts

In response to public concern about the accuracy of weather predictions from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Director, Evan Thompson, has indicated that misunderstandings of forecasting terminology, rather than errors in the forecasting, are often the root of the problem. He pointed out that while there are genuine instances where forecasters get it wrong, “there are sometimes misunderstandings of the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

8 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Minister of Local Government Leads Effort to Modernise Markets Across Jamaica

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is driving the effort to modernise markets across Jamaica. Speaking at the recent opening of the Buff Bay Market in Portland, Mr. McKenzie said the goal is for every parish to have either a new or upgraded market within the next five years, equipped with features that meet the needs...