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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), observes as Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, explains the operation of new equipment presented to Ebony Park HEART Academy in Clarendon recently.

Freshwater Fish Farming Sector Gets Revitalisation Boost

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has taken a significant step towards revitalising Jamaica’s freshwater fish farming sector with the presentation of new equipment and rehabilitated ponds to Ebony Park HEART Academy in Clarendon. This forms part of the Climate Investment...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (second left), receives a computer hard drive from Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second right), part of 20 desktop computers and two printers presented to the JFB on February 4 at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters. Also pictured are Deputy Commissioner, JFB, Kevin Haughton (left); and Financial Controller, USF, Andrew McRae.

Jamaica Fire Brigade Gets Computers from USF

Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), examines one of the 200 laptop computers donated to the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, during Tuesday’s (February 4) handover ceremony at the institution’s campus in Papine, St. Andrew. Others (from left) are UTech Academic Staff Union Public Relations Officer, Dr. Tashieka Burris-Melville; UTech President, Dr. Kevin Brown; Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; and UTech Deputy President and Provost, Professor Shermaine Barrett.

e-Learning Jamaica Donates 200 Laptops to UTech

José Martí Technical High School student, Sanique Roberts (right), is presented with a trophy by Science teacher at the St. Catherine-based institution, Shanice Laing, for outstanding performance in academics and ports. The student is the recipient of the JMcKay Collection scholarship awarded by Jamaican-born registered nurse in the United States (US) and past student of the school, Jillianne McKay Burrell. The scholarship will enable Sanique to pursue nursing studies at Northern Caribbean University (NCU).

José Martí Technical Student Gets Scholarship to Pursue Nursing

Acting Director of the Restorative Justice (RJ) Branch in the Ministry of Justice, Sheron Betancourt, speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

76 Per Cent Success in Resolving Conflicts Through Restorative Justice

1 year ago Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

Spring Village in St. Catherine to Get a New Bridge

Works have now commenced to replace a bridge in the community of Nightingale Grove (aka Spring Village) in St. Catherine. The roadway was closed in 2023 after the existing structure was compromised. Physical works for the bridge replacement project commenced this week and is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. Manager of Communication and Customer Services...

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Regional Proposed Fogging Schedule: February 1 –28, 2025

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Debt-to-GDP Ratio to Fall Below 70 Per Cent by End of March

After almost a decade of fiscal restructuring, Jamaica is on a path to achieving a debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of below 70 per cent by the end of the 2024/25 fiscal year. Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while addressing members of the diaspora during the recent ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ virtual...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with the responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, gives a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 4).

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

42 Road Projects Across Eight Parishes to Be Carried Out Under Initial Phase of SPARK

A total of 42 road projects will be undertaken under Work Order 1 of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. These works, which will span 21 constituencies across eight parishes, will be carried out at a cost of $1.9 billion. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility...

Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, points to a health promotion flyer during a recent interview with JIS News at her New Kingston office.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Young Persons Need to Know Cancer Risk and When to Begin Screening

With more younger persons being diagnosed with cancers, there is a need for them to know the risk, when they should start screening and what tests they need to do. Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, said a simple test can be lifesaving, so they should seek from their doctors, “what...

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

JBDC and TAJ to Host Annual ‘Tax Talk’ Business Sessions

As the filing period for the 2024 tax season approaches, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will once again partner to provide essential guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners through their annual ‘Tax Talk’ sessions. The tax season runs from January to December, while the corresponding filing period begins in March the following year. The...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has implemented a new customer relationship management system to increase efficiency and improve service delivery.

1 year ago National Security and Peace

Improved Service Delivery at PICA Through New Customer Relationship Management System

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) continues to embrace digital transformation by introducing a new customer relationship management system, called REL-M. The system enables customers to track their case from start to finish, access more information about the services of PICA and have their issues resolved faster. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PICA, Garth Williams, told JIS News that...