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Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret.) Radgh Mason, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on October 7, about Corrections Week, to be observed from October 27 to November 2.

Dept. of Correctional Services on Full Show Oct. 27 to Nov. 2

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will be on full display when it hosts its annual Corrections Week, from October 27 to November 2. Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret.) Radgh Mason, told a JIS Think Tank on October 7 that...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, and Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, cut the ribbon for the handover of a 29-seater bus, donated by the Japanese Government to the Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, on October 4. Observing are Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding, who is also Chairman of the school (fourth right, foreground), students and other officials.

Old Harbour High School Receives Bus from Japan

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Plans Under Way for Repair of Brown’s Town Transportation Centre

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. presents Gloria Facey with the Distinguished Senior Citizen Award, at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) regional awards ceremony held at The Verandah in Clarendon on Thursday (October 3).

Senior Citizens Saluted for Sterling Service

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a dinner reception on Tuesday (October 1), during his official visit to India.

PM Invites Indian Investors to Explore Opportunities in Jamaica

2 years ago DevelopmentEducationVision 2030Youth

Violence Prevention Alliance Officially Launches Trees for Peace Campaign

The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) Jamaica, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), has officially launched the 'Trees for Peace' Campaign for 2024. The launch took place at Kingston High School recently, under the theme ‘Building a Culture of Peace’. Schools across the island are being invited to participate in this campaign by creating ‘Peace Gardens’. These...

Chief Executive Officer of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Otarah Byfield Nugent, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on October 3.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

PCOA TOPS Competition Focuses on Police Stations in Area 2

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition will focus on Area 2 for 2024. Now in its sixth staging, police stations in Area 2, which comprises St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland divisions, will vie for prizes to determine who is the ‘TOP’ police station. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on October 3, Chief...

Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, addresses Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Ministry of Education and Youth to Be Reviewed

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) has contracted the Mona School of Business to conduct a comprehensive review of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY). The disclosure was made by Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, during Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. Dr. Stokes explained that...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (background left) and India

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica and India Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Key Areas

The Governments of Jamaica and the Republic of India have bolstered bilateral relations in key areas that will provide economic and social benefits for both countries. During a joint press conference on Monday (September 30), the countries exchanged four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to concretise the areas of cooperation. The nations will be collaborating in digital transformation to provide for...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), greets beekeeper, Glenwick Clarke (left), at the St. James Bee Farmers Association

2 years ago Agriculture

$5 Million Allocated to Assist Beekeepers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through its Apiculture Unit, has announced a $5-million support package for beekeepers affected by Hurricane Beryl. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, who made disclosure, noted that the funds will be used to provide essential inputs like sugar, as well as help to restore colonies and equipment for beekeepers who suffered losses. “I say...

2 years ago EducationYouth

Action Taken on 136 Recommendations to Transform Education Sector

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) is reporting that work has commenced on 136 recommendations targeted for implementation in the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report. Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, made the disclosure while addressing Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC press conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. He advised that seven of...

Chief Executive Officer of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority PCOA), Otarah Byfield Nugent, addresses a JIS Think Tank on October 3. She noted that the deadline for submission of entries to the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Poster Competition has been extended to October 23.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

Deadline for Submission of Entries for TOPS Poster Competition Extended to Oct. 23

The deadline for submission of entries to the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Poster Competition has been extended to October 23. The poster competition for secondary schools was introduced last year as part of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) TOPS Awards. Students from the Area 2 Police divisions (St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland) are asked to submit posters under...