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Outstanding Jamaicans to Be Honoured on October 21

Two hundred and thirty-two Jamaicans will be officially recognised for their contribution to nation-building, during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards 2024. This will take place on the lawns of King’s House on National Heroes...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Gov’t Remains Steadfast in Enhancing Jamaica’s Healthcare Facilities

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, points to the UK-JA Mural, which was unveiled this morning (October 16) in the Kingston Creative Art District. Looking on (from left) are United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness Jennifer Chapman; Artist, Michael Elliott; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe. The mural, titled ‘Tale of Two Cities’ showcases the vibrant collaboration between art and diplomacy and celebrates the cultural ties and creativity of both countries.

PHOTOS: Tale of Two Cities Mural

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second right), and Acting Director for Community Liaison, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nardia McLaren (right) visit the Nature's Pastes and Purées, and HoneyLishus booth, at the Agricultural Display, Media Highlight and FarmHers Market on Tuesday (October 15) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. The event was part of activities to observe International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) 2024. Providing details about the items on display is Owner of Nature's Pastes and Purées, Camille Stewart (second left), while Manager and Owner of HoneyLishus, Nadia Johnson, listens.

PHOTOS: FarmHers Market

Acting Vice Principal of the St. Catherine-based Innswood High School, Camella Mullings-Wilson (right), presents a gift to member of the ancillary staff, Laurel Lawrence, at the third annual staff awards ceremony held on Tuesday (October 15) at the institution’s campus.

Innswood High Awards Outstanding Staff

Economist in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Keenan Falconer.

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

US$480 Million, 12-Year Bond a Signal of Confidence in Jamaica

Economist in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Keenan Falconer, says the Government’s first structured securitisation transaction in the international capital markets is a sign of confidence by international investors in the quality of Jamaica’s financial instruments. The Government of Jamaica successfully secured US$480 million through the securitisation of assets belonging to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA)....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter (third left), presents a group of greenhouse farmers with inputs for their business, to replace what was lost during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Occasion was a World Food Day Ceremony, held at Ebony Park in Clarendon, on October 16.

2 years ago AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

100-Acre Ackee and Mango Orchard to Be Established at Ebony Park in Clarendon

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has announced the establishment of a 100-acre orchard, comprising 50 acres of ackees and 50 acres of mangoes, on lands at Ebony Park HEART/NSTA Trust in Clarendon. This aligns with the Ministry’s food security strategy, which is key to growing the agricultural sector. Climate change, global warming and other challenges have made it...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Finance Minister Urges Prudent Management of Overtime Budgets by MDAs

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, is urging ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to exercise prudent management of overtime budgets. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee reviewing the First Supplementary Estimates for fiscal year 2024/25 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 15), Dr. Clarke said the way in which compensation arrangements exist now,...

Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, outlines activities being planned to commemorate Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week (October 27 to November 2), during a JIS Think Tank at the agency

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentTechnology

Jamaica Fire Brigade to Showcase Technology in Its Operations

Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, slated for October 27 to November 2, will be observed under the theme ‘Embracing Digital Innovation to Improve Fire Safety’. Deputy Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin, says the Week will showcase how the JFB uses technology in its operations. He was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (October...

2 years ago Parliament

FINSAC Commission Archives to Be Launched

The FINSAC Commission Archives are expected to be launched in the coming days, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. He made the announcement while closing the debate on the first supplementary estimates for fiscal year 2024/25 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 15). “Later this week, we plan to launch the...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestmentTechnology

MSMEs Encouraged to Help Shape Country’s Digital Future

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to play their part in shaping Jamaica’s digital future. The call came from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, who recently participated in the JIS TV programme, ‘Get the Facts’. “Digital transformation is no longer a nice thing to have; it’s...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), looks on as new mother, Natalia Marage, cradles her infant son, Rashawn. The occasion was the official handover of the newly refurbished breastfeeding room in the nursery at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, by the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston on Tuesday (October 15). Others sharing the moment are President of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, Sophia Bernard-Fairman (second right); and Nurse Manager of the Victoria Jubilee Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Keisha Brown.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Strengthening Support for Mothers and Newborns

The Government is transforming primary healthcare to strengthen antenatal and postnatal support for mothers and newborns, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He noted that already, through the Maternal Health Programme, the Ministry is ensuring that all mothers receive high-quality care during pregnancy, childbirth and in the postpartum period. “We are reforming primary healthcare beyond...