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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane (right), presents a legal aid booklet to Executive Director, Jamaica Association on Intellectual Disabilities, Marilyn McKoy, at the launch ceremony, held on December 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Every Jamaican Should Have Access to Accurate and Clear Information on Justice System

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane, says it is crucial that every Jamaican, regardless of their ability, have access to accurate and clear information on the justice system. However, she noted that for many persons...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), engages in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (December 5).

PHOTO: Minister Samuda Meets with British High Commissioner

Young woman with towel on head smiling after applying golden patches under eyes

UWI Stages Dying to Be Beautiful Conference

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), observing completed renovation works at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) during a tour of the facility on Wednesday (December 4). He is accompanied by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), Sitara English-Byfield.

Preparations Under Way to Address Holiday Congestion at Airports

Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Committee, Evangelist Errol Rattray, addresses a recent press conference held at the Sharon Baptist Church in St. Elizabeth.

National Prayer Vigil to Be Held St. Elizabeth on Dec. 8

1 year ago National Security and PeacePress Release

PCOA Celebrates Top Performing Stations in Area 2 During Police Week

Castleton Station in the St. Mary Division emerged as the Top Station in the Area 2 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition organized by the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA). The station was among several winners announced at an awards ceremony held recently at Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay in St. Ann during Police Week. Castleton bested some...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andrea Gaynor (second right), cut a ribbon during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for a housing unit presented to her in Bannister, St. Catherine. They are joined by (from second left) Principal Financial Officer in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Single Mother Gets Home in Time for Christmas

Andrea Gaynor of Bannister district in St. Catherine is anticipating a wonderful Christmas with her children, after receiving the keys to her home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) on Wednesday (December 4). The tearful recipient told Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the presentation, that she plans to put up Christmas lights. Ms. Gaynor...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), speaks to students at the Hopewell High School in Hanover, during her visit on Wednesday (December 4).

1 year ago Education

Education Minister Commends Staff and Board of Hopewell High School

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has commended the Board, teachers and other staff members of the Hopewell High School in Hanover for their commitment to the students. Dr. Morris Dixon, who spoke to JIS News after a tour of the institution on December 4, said personnel at the school are going...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the British Council Caribbean’s 90th anniversary celebration on Monday (December 2), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

1 year ago EducationForeign Affairs

Senator Morris Dixon Hails British Council’s Support for Education in Jamaica

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has hailed the British Council for the “transformative impact” it continues to have on Jamaica’s education sector through scholarships and collaborations with the Ministry. In May 2023, the entities inked a five-year partnership aimed at enhancing cooperation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). “These...

Manager, Project Management and Research, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Chantol Dormer.

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

MSMEs Encouraged to Utilise JBDC’s Suite of Business Development Programmes and Services

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) islandwide to utilise the entity’s innovative suite of programmes and services to enhance their growth and digital readiness. Of these, the Growth and Expansion of MSMEs through Innovation and Capacity-building (GEMINI) Programme emerges as a transformative initiative designed to support businesses striving to enhance their operational...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, second left), affixes his signature, as a witness, to the signing of four contract packages with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), to undertake works under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. The contract signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (December 5). Other signatories (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; CHEC

1 year ago Office of the Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

Contracts Signed for the Start of Work Under SPARK Programme

Work is expected to begin this month on the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. The Government, on Thursday (December 5) signed four contracts valued at $36.04 billion, with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), to undertake works under the project. Work will commence in St. Andrew Western, which is represented by Member of Parliament, Anthony...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a contract signing ceremony for the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme, held at the Office of the Prime Minister,on Thursday (December 5).

1 year ago Works / Construction

Additional $2 Billion Allocated for Emergency Patching

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (December 5) declared the deteriorating road conditions a national emergency, while announcing a further $2 billion to be spent for patching, to reinstate roads to driveable conditions. “This will be done following the law as well, using emergency procurement rules. We expect that the work will begin immediately. There are...