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Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott (second left), hands over a cheque for $500,000 to Director of the Youth, Children and Adolescent Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist Central Jamaica Conference (CJC), Pastor Dwayne Scott (left), towards a major clean-up and beautification activity in the parish on Sunday (March 30). The handover took place at the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation’s offices in Spanish Town on Wednesday (March 26). Sharing the moment are Councillors of the Corporation and Coordinators of the CJC’s Operation Save a Youth (OSAY) initiative.

St. Catherine Municipal Corporation Partners with Seventh-Day Adventists to Clean Up Parish

The St. Catherine Municipal Corporation is collaborating with the Seventh-day Adventist Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) on a major clean-up and beautification project across the parish on Sunday (March 30). The Corporation has donated $500,000 to support the clean-up activity, which...

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Public Trust Growing in Domestic Violence Intervention Centres

Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, provides details about several projects implemented by the agency over its 29-year existence, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26).

JSIF Attributes Success to Strong Community Partnerships

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (front row, third left), Custodes and Ministry executives share a photo opportunity with Justices of the Peace, during Thursday’s (March 27) Justice Training Institute (JTI) graduation ceremony at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Pictured (from left, front row) are Custos of Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter; Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart-McFarlane; Custos of St. Ann, Hon. John Issa; JTI Director/Principal, Analia Wallace-Muir; and Vice President of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica, Lynden Trevor Heaven.

JPs Graduate from JTI to Serve in Lay Magistrates’ Court

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development at the National Housing Trust, Brian Saunders.

NHT to Roll Out 8,000 Housing Solutions Under Developers Programme

Executive Director of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Nadia Morris, told a JIS Think Tank on March 24 that the PPC will be making changes to the Supplier Registration System to improve public procurement.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Supplier Registration Process to Be Amended

Changes are to be made to the supplier registration process to improve overall government public procurement. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 24, Executive Director of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Nadia Morris, said that based on consultations with its stakeholders, the PPC has received feedback on areas that can be improved. “Based on our recent Customer Service...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of the Export Expansion Clinic at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26).

1 year ago AgricultureCommerceIndustryInvestment

Agriculture Ministry Empowering Exporters to Tap into Overseas Markets

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has launched an Export Expansion Clinic to provide new and existing exporters of local products with the technical support they need to enter and expand into overseas markets. Among those targeted are farmers, agro-processors and other stakeholders, who will benefit from information and advice on exporting various products, market opportunities and strategies to...

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, National Housing Trust (NHT), Brian Saunders, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

1 year ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Preserves Country’s Historical Sites

The National Housing Trust (NHT) remains dedicated to preserving the country’s historical and cultural heritage, while undertaking new housing developments across the island, says Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, he said that through careful planning with key government agencies, including the National Heritage Trust, the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), makes a point to US Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 26). The press conference followed bilateral talks with Mr. Rubio during his high-level visit to Jamaica.

1 year ago Foreign AffairsLabourOfficial VisitsPrime MinisterSkillsUS Secretary of State

JA and US to Explore Collaboration for Upskilling Workers

Jamaica and the United States will be exploring a partnership aimed at upskilling and reskilling Jamaican workers. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a joint press conference following bilateral talks with United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on Wednesday (March...

Policy Officer for Environment and Climate Change at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Jacinto Buenfil (centre), converses with (from left) Director of Project Monitoring and Evaluation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Ian Chambers; Associate Professional Officer in Climate Change and Environment at the FAO Subregional Office for the Caribbean, Lindis Norlund; Senior Technical Officer of Adaptation in the Climate Change Branch within the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Sharisa Buckle, and Manager of Systems Operation and Environment at Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Milton Clarke. The occasion was a stakeholder validation workshop for the ‘Adapt Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica’ Project at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrw on Thursday (March 27).

1 year ago AgricultureClimate ChangeEnvironmentForeign Affairs

FAO Hosts Validation Workshop for US$30M Climate Resilient Agriculture Project

A critical validation workshop was convened on Thursday (March 27) to discuss the US$30-million ‘ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica’ Project. The event was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The workshop was hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in partnership with the Jamaica...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the media launch of the

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

‘Pass the Broom’ to Keep Public Spaces Clean

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is seeking to promote civic pride across the country with the launch of its ‘Pass the Broom’ public education initiative, aimed at encouraging community involvement in keeping public spaces clean. Addressing the media launch of the initiative on March 27, at the NSWMA’s offices in Kingston, Executive Director of the Authority, Audley Gordon,...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Refrain from Charging Devices Overnight to Prevent Fire Hazards – JFB

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to refrain from charging electronic devices overnight, to prevent fire hazards. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that devices such as mobile phones, and tablet and laptop computers are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which can be damaged if overcharged. “[So] don’t ever charge your cell phone overnight… because you just don’t...