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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provides an update on the energy sector at a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18).

New CNG Fuel Plant for JUTC Spanish Town Depot

The Government is establishing a second compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling facility to service the 70 new CNG buses being added to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet. The disclosure was made by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and...

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (seated left), and Founder/Executive Director of Young Women of Purpose (YWOP)/Young Men of Purpose (YMOP), Lanisia Rhoden (seated second left), sign a contract for the training of 50 entrepreneurs under the Realise, Embrace, Achieve Your Purpose (REAP) Entrepreneurship Programme, at the PIOJ offices in Kingston on Monday (March 17). Observing are Human Resource Director, PIOJ, Sandra Ward (seated front, right); and (standing from left) are Technical Specialist, PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Latoya Richards Franklin; and Senior Programmes, Apprenticeship/Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Support Unit Director, HEART/ NSTA Trust, Marlon Johnson.

50 Entrepreneurs to Receive Business Support Under REAP

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to mark the official handover of a brand-new home to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Traciann Brooks (second right), in George’s Valley, St. Elizabeth, on March 14. Sharing the moment are (from left ) Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, and Chair, NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters.

Traciann Brooks Finds New Hope with NSHP Housing Initiative in George’s Valley, St. Elizabeth

Boundbrook Primary School mounts an interesting display at the Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo 2025 at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on March 11.

Versatility of Breadfruit on Display at Portland 4-H Clubs Expo

The Port Morant Primary School 4-H Club mounts a visually appealing display of food and beverage items made with Jamaican sorrel, at the St. Thomas 4-H Clubs’ Parish Expo held at the Seaforth High School in the parish on March 14.

Best of St. Thomas 4-H Clubs Showcased at Parish Expo 2025

National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) Managing Director, Stephen Edwards (left), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (March 18). Listening is NROCC’s Environmental Manager, Errol Mortley.

1 year ago Transport

Jamaica’s Largest Four-Lane Bridge Nears Completion

Jamaica’s largest four-lane bridge, which is currently under construction over the Montego River in St. James, is 95 per cent complete. This was disclosed by Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Stephen Edwards, who was speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (March 18). Mr. Edwards described the bridge, which spans...

Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis (seated left); Managing Director, Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL), Jorge Martínez (seated centre) and Director responsible for Environmental Management and Conservation, NEPA, Anthony McKenzie (seated right), affix their signatures to documents formalising the partnership between NEPA & CCCL for CCCL’s participation in the Adopt-A-Mangrove programme at the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports Club, Rockfort, Kingston, on Tuesday, March 18. Witnessing the signing (from left) are Legal Counsel, CCCL, Craig Neil and Sustainability Leader, CCCL, Shannen Suckra Baker.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Caribbean Cement Company Partners with NEPA to Protect Mangroves

Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) is partnering with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) to preserve and protect the country’s natural resources through the Adopt-a-Mangrove Programme. A Memorandum of Agreement formalising the partnership was signed at the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports Club, Rockfort, Kingston, on Tuesday, March 18. Under the initiative, CCCL is committing to collaborate with NEPA...

University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee.

1 year ago Education

UWI Professor Calls for Sustained Investment in Research and Development in Caribbean

There is a fundamental need for sustained investment in research and development in the Caribbean, says University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee. She noted that across the globe, leading universities dedicate significant resources to research and development, recognising it as a key driver for economic growth and societal development. Professor Henry-Lee...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), shares in conversation with Energy Advisor, Wayne Chen (centre) and General Manager of Petrojam, Telroy Morgan. Occasion was a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18), where Minister Vaz provided an update on developments in the energy sector.

1 year ago Energy

Jamaica Making Progress in Meeting 50 Per Cent Renewable Energy Target

Jamaica is making strides in meeting its target of generating 50 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, highlighted the progress being made during a press conference at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18). In October 2018, the Government stated its intention of having...

Vice President, Business Process Outsourcing and Logistics, Port Authority of Jamaica, and Outsource2Jamaica 2025 (O2J2025) Conference Chair, Gloria Henry.

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Local Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Seize Opportunities at Outsource2Jamaica Conference

Local entrepreneurs are being encouraged to participate in and engage with brokers and buyers during the Outsource2Jamaica 2025 (O2J2025) Conference, slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on April 10. The annual event, to be held under the theme ‘Driving Excellence: Talent Technology and Transformation’, is expected to showcase Jamaica’s immense potential as a hub for business...

1 year ago EducationYouth

Jamaicans Encouraged to Pursue PhD Studies

Jamaicans are being encouraged to pursue PhD studies to tackle pressing Caribbean challenges. University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee, has advised that there has been a decline in the number of registered PhD students at the Mona Campus in St. Andrew. “In academic year 2019 to 2020, there were 217 registered...

Deputy Project Director for the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, Munish Persaud, speaks at the 2025 Yam Symposium held at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Shooters Hill, Manchester, recently. Mr. Persaud is also the Advisor on Agriculture and Capacity-Building with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Caribbean.

1 year ago Agriculture

Resilience of Yam Producing Sector Being Strengthened

The Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project is working to strengthen the resilience of Jamaica’s yam producing sector. The Sweet Yam Pilot Project, which forms part of the SAC’s work, focuses on improving Jamaica’s capacity to produce dependable planting material. Deputy Project Director for the SAC, Munish Persaud, told JIS News that the project aims to impact as many...