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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.

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...

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

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

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.

Jamaica Making Progress in Meeting 50 Per Cent Renewable Energy Target

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

Local Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Seize Opportunities at Outsource2Jamaica Conference

Jamaicans Encouraged to Pursue PhD Studies

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, displays oranges while on a recent tour of the St. Catherine-based Trade Winds Citrus Limited’s farm in Bog Walk.

1 year ago Agriculture

Citrus Industry Rebounds

There is a rebound of the citrus industry, and the St. Catherine-based Trade Winds Citrus Limited (Tru-Juice brand) is leading the resurgence, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. The Minister, along with officials from his Ministry, toured the facility in Bog Walk, recently. Mr. Green noted that in addition to its involvement in citrus, he is...

President of Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda, engages in discussion with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe; and Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the recent launch of Paralympic Week, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Kingston.

1 year ago Sport

Digicel Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Paralympic Athletes

Digicel Foundation is supporting the country’s para-athletes through a donation of $500,000. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, Charmaine Daniels, made the announcement at the recent launch of Paralympic Week at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus in Kingston. The donation will go towards the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) ‘I Am Phenomenal’ campaign, which aims to...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Upper House on March 14. Listening at left is Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

1 year ago Senate

Senate Approves Amendment to Public Procurement Act

The Public Procurement (Amendment) Act 2025, which aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in the country’s procurement process, was approved in the Senate recently. The legislation was approved with four amendments. Piloting the Bill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, explained that it will significantly advance the Government’s reform agenda and transform very positively...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, front), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right, front), at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday, March 14. Each player will receive $400,000, while each member of the management team will receive $200,000. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.

1 year ago Sport

PHOTO: Incentive Cheque to Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, front), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right, front), at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday, March 14. Each player will receive $400,000, while each member of the management team will receive $200,000. Joining...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024’ by author and President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation, Fabian Stewart. Occasion was a courtesy call on Minister Grange at her offices in Kingston on Friday (March 14).

1 year ago Sport

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Receives Copy of Book on Hockey Jamaica

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024’ by author and President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation, Fabian Stewart. Occasion was a courtesy call on Minister Grange at her offices in Kingston...

Vice President (Administration) of the Caribbean Military Academy, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Lieutenant Colonel Nadine Notice, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 13.

1 year ago National Security and PeaceSkills

JDF Highlights Importance of Soft Skills in Workforce Development Training

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says enhancing soft skills among participants in its Skills Training for Workforce Development initiative will significantly improve their preparedness for employment. The programme, a collaborative effort involving the HEART/NSTA Trust and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), will train 50 young people aged 18 to 23 in Business Administration and Electrical Installation over an...