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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Managing Director, Carib Cement Company Limited, Jorge Martinez Mora (centre), unveil the design for the new concrete road at Bay Farm Villa Close in St. Andrew West Central which was officially opened on Thursday (November 21). Sharing the moment is Industrial and Building Solutions Manager, Carib Cement Company, André Nelson.

Gov’t Looking to Use Concrete for Low Use Roads

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is exploring the possibility of using concrete in the construction of low use community roads islandwide. He made the disclosure during the official handover of a concrete road at...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday (November 20). Some 497 civil servants were recognised for their dedication to the public sector for 25 years and more.

Government Commits to Building a Civil Service with Strong Reputation for Excellence

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the Government’s new policy direction for growth during a briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (November 19).

Gov’t Investing in Human Capital Development to Drive Growth

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Logo.

Two-Time JTA President is 2024 Roll of Honour Awardee

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, converses with parents who attended a Parenting Workshop on Wednesday (November 20) at the Convent of Mercy Academy (Alpha) on South Camp Road, Kingston. The workshop was held under the theme: ‘Surf Beyond the Surface’. This theme focused on empowering parents and guardians to embrace and responsibly utilise new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in their parenting practices.

PHOTOS: Education Minister Addresses Parenting Workshop

Director of the Community Cultural Development Services Division, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden Kirton, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

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JCDC to Increase Entries for Festival of the Performing Arts Competitions

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is to increase the number of entries for the 2025 Festival of the Performing Arts Competitions. Deadline for the submission of entries is December 13, 2024. Persons can enter the competitions by logging on to the JCDC’s new digital platform - www.jcdc.awardsplatform.com. Director of the JCDC’s Community Cultural Development Services Division, Marjorie Leyden Kirton,...

Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager, Scientific Research Council, Carolyn Rose Miller.

2 years ago ScienceTechnology

SRC Stages Business Development and Opportunities Expo November 28

As Science and Technology Month celebrations continue, the Scientific Research Council (SRC) will stage its third business development and opportunities exposition on November 28. Dubbed, ‘SRC on Show’, the event is slated for the Hope Gardens playfield in Kingston, beginning 10:00 a.m. Divisional Manager for Marketing and Corporate Communications at the SRC, Carolyn Rose Miller, told JIS News that this...

Park Ranger with the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT), Anthony King, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Thursday (November 21).

2 years ago Environment

JCDT Encourages Citizens to Help Protect the Blue and John Crow Mountains

The Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT) is encouraging citizens to join hands in safeguarding the Blue and John Crow Mountains. Park Ranger with the JCDT, Anthony King, has made the call in light of growing environmental challenges, such as deforestation and climate change, and illegal activities like poaching and logging. The Blue and John Crow Mountains, Jamaica’s first United...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, responding to questions posed during the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica Water Symposium, held at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew on Wednesday (November 20),

under the theme: ‘Sustainable Water Management and Innovation’.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Licensing Process Being Finalised for Sale of Energy from Mona Reservoir Solar Project to JPS

The National Water Commission (NWC) is in the final stages of the licensing process for the sale of energy from the Mona Reservoir Floating Solar Project to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, gave the update during the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica Water Symposium,...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Corporal, Garfield Nembhard, shows students of the Chetolah Mel Nathan Educational Centre how the JFB uses drone technology in its operations. The JFB was among the entities participating in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development Local Government Expo, held on Wednesday (November 20) at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. The expo was among activities organised to commemorate Local Government and Community Month 2024 in November.

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PHOTOS: Local Government Expo 2024

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Corporal, Garfield Nembhard, shows students of the Chetolah Mel Nathan Educational Centre how the JFB uses drone technology in its operations. The JFB was among the entities participating in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development Local Government Expo, held on Wednesday (November 20) at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. The expo was...

Acting Senior Director for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Henry Gray.

2 years ago SkillsTechnology

HEART/NSTA Trust Set to Revolutionise Operations

Acting Senior Director for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Henry Gray, says the entity is set to revolutionise its operations, foster efficiency and significantly reduce costs. Dr. Gray informed JIS News that with the ‘Digital First’ transformational strategy in place, “over the next four years, we expect to see some significant changes within the organisation.”...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a career and social services fair, hosted by Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), at Palmers Cross Primary and Junior High School in the constituency on Wednesday (November 20).

2 years ago Youth

Every Jamaican Must Play a Part in Addressing School Violence – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is calling for a whole-of-society approach to addressing the issue of school violence. “We need everybody’s support. We need the church, the communities and every Jamaican to be part of rescuing our young people,” she said. Senator Morris Dixon, who was addressing a career and social...