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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Gov’t Continuing Implementation of Measures to Boost JUTC’s Operational Efficiency

The Government will continue to implement critical measures to curb fraud and theft at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company and improve the entity’s operations. This assurance was given by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during...

JUTC to Resume Transportation of CMU Students to Campus

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right), is assisted by (from left) Superintendent, South Camp Adult Correctional Centre, Joycelyn Roach Spencer; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; and Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret'd) Radgh Mason, in cutting the ribbon to officially open a newly built infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers and their babies, on Tuesday (September 24). The nursery is located at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.

First Ever Infant Nursery for Incarcerated Expectant Mothers Opened

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks during a handover ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (September 24), during which the Jamaica Agricultural Chemical Association (JACA) donated $9 million in agricultural inputs to assist with the recovery effort for farmers affected by Hurricane Beryl

Agriculture Ministry Gets $9m Hurricane Beryl Relief Donation from JACA

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Tuesday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives.

JUTC Provided with 170 New Buses Valued $5b Since 2023

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the AAJ 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Banquet, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Sunday, September 22.

2 years ago Transport

AAJ Urged to Continue to Innovate and Adapt to Ensure Aviation Infrastructure Meets Global Standards

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has been urged to continue to innovate and adapt, to ensure that the country's aviation infrastructure meets the highest efficiency, safety, sustainability and global standards. The charge has been given by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Addressing the AAJ’s 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...

2 years ago National Security and Peace

Impact of ‘Liv Gud’ School Invasion to Be Closely Monitored

The Ministry of National Security will closely monitor the impact of its ‘Liv Gud’ School Invasion. The initiative, which is now in its second year, officially kicked off the second round at the Denham Town High School in Kingston, on September 20. In an interview with JIS News, Head of Corporate Services Division, Elaine Oxamendi Vicet, noted that the Ministry...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, shares a light moment with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, during a visit to the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Jamaica’s Health Minister for ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, will be the special guest at this month’s staging of the ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ Diaspora Town Hall series. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. EDT and 6:00 p.m. Jamaica time (7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). The virtual event, hosted by Jamaica’s Ambassador to...

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), addresses Tuesday’s (September 24) industrial relations practitioners seminar at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston. Listening (from second left) are Acting Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Wayne Jones; Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, Techa Clarke-Griffiths, and Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters.

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

State Minister Mayne Commits to Strengthening Public-Sector Collective Bargaining Process

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne, is committing to undertaking work to strengthen the public-sector collective bargaining process. He gave this undertaking while speaking on Tuesday (September 24) during the opening of a seminar for industrial relations practitioners at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston. Mr. Mayne emphasised the importance of...

Coordinator, Science and Technology Education Unit, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Leigia Hall.

2 years ago ScienceTechnologyVision 2030

SRC Science Fair Slated for September 26

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) Annual Science Fair is slated for September 26 at the Hope Zoo in Kingston. The event, which is open to the public, is being held under the theme ‘Youth-Centred Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development’. It promises to be a day of inspiration, learning and celebration of the potential of Jamaica’s youth. Attendees will...

Director of Arts Development and Training, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Andrew Brodber.

2 years ago CultureEducationEnvironmentYouth

Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Performing Arts to Be Announced Oct. 1

The winner of the Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts will be announced on Tuesday, October 1 at the Little Theatre, Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston. Five top institutions have been nominated for this year’s Award, including the Godfrey Stewart Performing Arts Society, Green Island High School, Port Antonio Theatre Group, Ardenne High School and St. Jago...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress ReleaseTourism

Green Grotto Caves & Attractions Achieves 21 Year Master Certification from Earthcheck, Setting a New Standard in Caribbean Eco-Tourism

The Green Grotto Caves & Attractions, owned and managed by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has proudly been recognized with the prestigious Master Certification by EarthCheck for the last 21 years, the world's leading scientific benchmarking, certification, and advisory group for travel and tourism. This milestone makes Green Grotto the first attraction of its kind in the Caribbean to achieve...