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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), addresses a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Church Street offices in downtown Kingston, on December 5. Listening (from left) are Deputy Superintendent in charge of operations, Kingston Central, Rohan Ritchie and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area 4, Michael Phipps.

Ongoing Action by KSAMC to Keep Downtown Kingston Clean

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) continues to undertake significant steps to improve the cleanliness and aesthetics, especially in the Parade area of downtown Kingston. Addressing a press conference at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston on December...

Senior Agricultural Chemist at the Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD), Aldaine Gordon.

Farmers Urged to Use Fertilisers Carefully for Soil Health

Visitors learn popular dance steps from local entertainers at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny. The visitors arrived aboard the Disney Treasure vessel, which made it inaugural call to Falmouth on Thursday (December 5).

Disney Treasure Cruise Passengers Immerse Themselves in Local Culture

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), converses with Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley, during an event marking the Disney Treasure’s maiden voyage to Jamaica, at the Falmouth Cruise Port in Trelawny on Thursday (December 5). Looking on is Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts.

‘Disney Treasure’ Makes Inaugural Call at Falmouth Cruise Port

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.

Minister Vaz Pleased with Progress of Upgrading Works at NMIA

Regional Director for Region Three in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Karlene Segree (left), shares a moment with Senior Legal Education Officer in the Legal Education Division of the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Julia Wedderburn, during a Road to Republic School Engagement Session at St Hilda’s High School in Brown’s Town, St Ann, on Thursday (December 5).

2 years ago Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Road to Republic School Engagement Session Series Makes Stop in St. Ann

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs (MLCA) continued its islandwide ‘Road to Republic School Engagement Session’ series on Thursday (December 5), with a stop at St. Hilda’s High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, is intended to educate Jamaica’s youth on key legal and constitutional...

Some of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) newly minted members march during a Passing Out Parade, held at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on Thursday (December 5).

2 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Boosted with 139 New Constables

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the addition of 139 new constables. They were presented at a Passing Out Parade, held at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on Thursday (December 5). In his address at the ceremony, National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, welcomed the new members, noting that they are “coming...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets the owner of a new house, Leo Chin, on Mandela Terrace, St. Andrew, on Thursday (December 5). The house was handed over as part of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Observing is the sister and caregiver of Mr. Chin, Linda Reid.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Prime Minister Hands Over New NSHP House to Visually Impaired Man

A visually impaired man, Leo Chin, became the owner of a new house on December 5, following the handover of his unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The ceremony and ribbon cutting took place at Lot 124 Mandela Terrace, in St. Andrew. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who handed over the unit, noted that the...

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher.

2 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

NRSC Partners with Police in Ensuring Safe Road Use

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is supporting the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in ensuring a safe traffic environment, particularly during the upcoming festive season. Through funding of US$400,000, the entity has procured additional monitoring equipment to strengthen the police’s efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities, Executive Director of the NRSC, Paula Fletcher, told JIS News. She informed that...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Homer Davis, during his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives.

2 years ago Parliament

St. James Southern Students Benefit from $17 Million in Educational Support

More than $17 million in scholarships, grants, book vouchers, and other educational support were provided for students in the St. James Southern constituency this year, says Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Homer Davis. The MP, who is also Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) was making his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, exchanges greetings with Marriott Hotel Group President, J.W. Marriott, Jr., just before the start of the 45th Festival of Lights ceremony at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints Temple in Kensington, Maryland, on Wednesday (December 4). Looking on is Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, David Marriott. The annual event is hosted by Mr J.W. Marriott. Over 500,000 lights are turned on, signalling the start of Advent season.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Attends Festival of Lights Ceremony

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, exchanges greetings with Marriott Hotel Group President, J.W. Marriott, Jr., just before the start of the 45th Festival of Lights ceremony at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints Temple in Kensington, Maryland, on Wednesday (December 4). Looking on is Chairman of the Board of Marriott International,...

2 years 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...