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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to open CB Group’s multimillion-dollar Air Chill Poultry Processing Plant in Hill Run, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (January 15). He is joined by (from left), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; Chief Executive Officer of CB Group, Matthew Lyn; and Chairman of the Group, Lori-Ann Lyn,

Gov’t Welcomes Investments to Grow the Economy – PM

The Government is creating the environment to facilitate investments that can generate jobs and drive growth in the economy, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “There is no country that can grow without the innovation, expertise and...

Television Production Assistant, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Aleisha Miller (back row, right), shares a photo opportunity with students and staff of the HEART/NSTA Trust Newport Campus in Manchester, during a tour of the JIS Television offices in Kingston on Tuesday (January 14). In back row (from left) are HEART/NSTA Trust Multimedia Production Instructor, André Adams; and students Genel Parker, Giovanni Roye, Matthew Simpson, and Jordan Whitely. In from row (from left) are Kaylia Rose, Rahiene Thompson, Asha Wisdom, and Tajay Stewart. The students also visited the JIS headquarters on Half-Way Tree Road on the day.

PHOTOS: HEART/NSTA Trust’s Newport Campus Students Tour

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Significant Transformation in JCF – Dr. Chang

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses Wednesday’s (January 15) press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, to provide details about the upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Conference. He is joined by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith. The conference will be held at the Princess Grand Hotel in Hanover from February 17 to 19 under the theme ‘Building Tourism Resilience Through Digital Transformation’.

Upcoming Conference to Peep into the Future of Tourism

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addressing a meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston on January 14.

Traffic Changes Implemented in Downtown Kingston for Christmas 2024 to Continue

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), listens as Senior Medical Technologist at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, Lincoln Fisher (second left), explains the functions of the new state-of-the-art VENTANA® BenchMark GX immunohistochemistry equipment, which was installed at the facility and commissioned into service on Wednesday (January 15). Also listening (from left) are Disease Area Strategy Director, Roche Caribbean, Central America and Venezuela, Juan Cruz; and Director, National Laboratory Services, Dr. Marline Tapper.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Cancer Care Equipment Commissioned into Service at National Public Health Laboratory

A new state-of-the-art immunohistochemistry (IHC) machine, installed at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, was commissioned into service on Wednesday (January 15). The unveiling of the VENTANA® BenchMark GX, valued US$419,584.38, is intended to strengthen the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ capabilities in managing breast cancer analysis, diagnosis and treatment. The Ministry partnered with Roche, one of the largest...

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

BSJ Targeting Reactivation of Aggregates Technical Committee

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is working to reactivate its Aggregates Technical Committee. This forms part of efforts to address growing concerns regarding the condition of a number of roads islandwide. Senior BSJ Standards Development Officer, Shane Slater, told JIS News that the committee will comprise representatives of key stakeholder groups, including government agencies, construction and engineering professionals, academia...

Chief Executive Officer of eLearning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.

1 year ago EducationGender Affairs

WCJF Gets 50 Tablets from e-Learning Jamaica

Fifty tablets were handed over to the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) in December last year by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, to aid in empowering adolescent mothers and fostering their educational advancement. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of eLearning Jamaica, Andrew Lee, says the handover underscores the organisation’s mission to integrate technology into Jamaica’s education system. “Education is a fundamental...

Executive Director of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Mrs. Nadia Morris.

1 year ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustryPress Release

PPC: Advancing Efficiency and Integrity in Public Procurement

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) continues to champion transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Jamaica's public procurement processes. Executive Director Mrs Nadia Morris is highlighting that as the safeguard in the acquisition of goods, works, and services, the PPC plays a pivotal role in ensuring good governance and the responsible use of public resources. PPC Streamlines Procurement Reviews Mrs Morris, emphasizes...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (right), share a photo opportunity with executives of Francis Maude Associates (FMA), during a courtesy call on Tuesday (January 14), at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Senior Associate, Alistair Hankey; Regional Advisor for the Caribbean, Arielle Salvary; Founder and Co-Chair, Right Hon. Lord Maude of Horsham; and Senior Advisor, Glen Suarez.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign Affairs

PHOTO: Executives of Frances Maude Associates Call on Minister Samuda

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (right), share a photo opportunity with executives of Francis Maude Associates (FMA), during a courtesy call on Tuesday (January 14), at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Senior Associate,...

1 year ago Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Press Release – Consumer Price Index December 2024

The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2024 was 143.5, representing an increase of 1.2 per cent as released today by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The primary contributor to this increase was a 1.9 per cent increase in the index for the ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ division. The increase in the division’s index was chiefly influenced by...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 14).

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliament

House Approves Amendments to NRCA And WLP Acts to Increase Fines

The House of Representatives approved amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act and the Wild Life Protection (WLP) Act on January 14, to allow for an increase in fines and related custodial sentences. Piloting the legislation, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said both laws are administered by the...