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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses taxi operators from Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday, November 28.

Parking Challenges Faced by Taxi Operators in Discovery Bay to Be Addressed

The Government, through the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, has sought to address parking challenges faced by taxi operators in Discovery Bay, St. Ann. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who met with transport operators, police, and other stakeholders...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Custos of St. Ann, Joseph Issa, with the Grand Commission to formally recognise his appointment as the Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Ann. The installation ceremony was held on Thursday (November 28) at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann.

PM Hails New St. Ann Custos as Visionary Leader

Craft with a Difference: A Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza is being hosted by the Tourism Product Development Company on Sunday, December 1 at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay.

TPDCO to Host Craft with a Difference in Montego Bay on December 1

Regional Manager, Kingston, with the Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Christina Gordon, speaks at a training and development workshop for media professionals, held on November 28 at the Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

Carriers of HIV Virus Must Stick to Medication

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Chairman, Urban Development Corporation, Norman Brown, at the recent Urban Development Corporation (UDC) breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel. At centre is General Manager, UDC, L. Robert Honeyghan.

Ground to Be Broken for Caymanas Logistics Project Before March Next Year

2 years ago Health & Wellness

People Living With HIV Must Stick To Medication

To live normal lives, people living with HIV must stick to their medication, says Regional Manager, Kingston, with the Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Christina Gordon. Noting that the illness is no longer a death sentence, Miss Gordon said it is very important that persons get tested to know their HIV status, and if they are positive, they must...

Manager for Licensing at the Jamaica Trade Board, Christina DuHarris, shares valuable information on motor-vehicle importation, during the agency

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Trade Board Hosts Webinar on Motor-Vehicle Importation

Navigating the complexities of motor-vehicle importation was the focus of the ‘Best Practices for Motor Vehicle Importation’ webinar, hosted by the Jamaica Trade Board (JTB) on November 27. Providing essential insights to ensure a smooth and compliant importation process for both dealers and non-dealers, Manager for Licensing at the JTB, Christina DuHarris, emphasised the importance of understanding the Motor Vehicle...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (second right), addresses potential candidates for placement in the Overseas Employment (farmwork) Programme in Canada and the United States (US), during a recruitment exercise at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Thursday (November 28). Looking on is Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.

2 years ago LabourSocial Security

Gov’t Ensuring Inclusiveness in Overseas Employment Programme

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Thursday (November 28) underscored the importance of the Government’s ‘No One Left Behind Policy’ as he encouraged potential candidates for placement in the Overseas Employment (farmwork) Programme in Canada and the United States (US). The Policy ensures that workers are well prepared to meet the demands of their overseas...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum, held under the theme TRENDJA – The Future of Education with AI and Digital Technology: A Jamaican Explorative Vision’. The forum, hosted at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Wednesday (November 27), was staged to provide persons with information on AI and how it can be beneficial to children and parents.

2 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

Parents Encouraged to Guide Their Children’s Engagements with Artificial Intelligence

As technology continues to rapidly evolve, parents are being encouraged to facilitate their children’s exploration of and engagement with artificial intelligence (AI). This urging comes from Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, who noted that AI is a critical part of the future. Speaking during the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting...

2 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDA Intensifies Activities in Northeast Region

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) is intensifying activities in its northeast region to educate young people about drug use and provide them with the tools to build their resilience skills. The focus is part of observances for National Drug Awareness Month, which aims to educate, prevent, and provide support in combating substance abuse. Under the theme ‘Know the...

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Tables Second Supplementary Estimates for Fiscal Year 2024/25

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tabled the Second Supplementary Estimates for fiscal year 2024/25 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 26). The estimates reflect the changes resulting from the recent assignment of subjects and departments, agencies and other public bodies, which took effect on October 30, 2024. The impacted entities are the Office...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis.

2 years ago ParliamentWorks / Construction

Work Well Advanced to Improve Water Supply in St. James Southern

Work is well advanced to improve potable water supplied across St. James Southern, with a number of projects under way to bring the precious amenity to thousands of residents. This was announced by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, Hon. Homer Davis, who indicated that the projects...