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These National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) tipper trucks are used in the removal of bulky waste.

New Tipper Trucks to Improve Garbage Collection in St. Thomas

Residents of St. Thomas can expect a boost in garbage collection following the receipt of four new tipper trucks by Metropolitan Parks and Markets (MPM) Waste Management Limited. Public Cleansing Manager, Nigel Gooden, said that the additional units will better...

Acting Director of the Community Liaison Unit, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nardia McLaren.

Bureau of Gender Affairs to Host Four-Day Workshop in Mandeville

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston.

Proper Private Arrangements to Be Made for Disposal of Commercial Garbage

Acting Director of the Community Liaison Unit, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Nardia McLaren.

BGA Hosts Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Workshop

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene, delivers an address on behalf of portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, at the media launch of the One Health Project on Friday (Sept. 13) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Listening are Counsellor at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Clinton White, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Amy Tachco.

Gov`t Building Health System Resilience to Infectious Diseases

2 years ago Press Release

Y Smart Data Launches Address Database for Jamaica

At the recently concluded Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) Business Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Y Smart Data introduced its curated address database for the island of Jamaica, highlighting the benefits for the insurance industry. In a presentation titled "Mapping the Future: Harnessing Location Intelligence for the Insurance Industry," Y Smart Data’s CEO, Ray – St....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during a handover ceremony for input supplies to Buff Bay Valley coffee farmers at the Bangor Ridge Church of God of Prophecy on September 11.

2 years ago Agriculture

Portland Coffee Farmers Get Fertilisers and Herbicides

Coffee farmers in the Buff Bay Valley area of Portland have received fertilisers and herbicides from the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) to assist in Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. Approximately 200 bags of herbicides and the first 150 of 220 bags of fertilisers were handed over on Wednesday (September 11) at the Church of God of Prophecy in Bangor...

Ministry of Justice Officer, Shanielle Thompson (left), receives her certificate from Permanent Secretary, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane, after completing a six-week Jamaican Sign Language and Deaf Culture Training Course. The presentation was made during a graduation ceremony at Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (September 12).

2 years ago Justice

56 Justice Ministry Service Providers Graduate from Six-Week Sign Language Training Course

Fifty-six Attorneys-at-law, legal aid and justice service providers from the Ministry of Justice, on Thursday (September 12) graduated from a six-week training course in Jamaican Sign Language and Deaf Culture. The ceremony, which was held at Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, was for the first level in a customised sign language course developed by the Jamaica Association for the...

Senior Director, Information and Communications Technology, Ministry of Education and Youth, Tyrone Anderson, addresses Thursday’s (September 12) AI Web3 Pedagogy Seminar at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) in Kingston. He represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams.

2 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

Education Ministry Unveils Initiative to Integrate AI and Adaptive Technology into School Curriculums

The Ministry of Education and Youth has unveiled its strategic initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive technology into school curriculums. The announcement was made by the Ministry’s Senior Director for Information and Communications Technology, Tyrone Anderson, while delivering the keynote address on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, during the AI Web3 Pedagogy Seminar under the theme...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, speaking at the launch of the ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ activity book at Curphey Place in Kingston in May 2024.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

National Security Ministry to Distribute ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ Activity Books in Schools

The Ministry of National Security will be distributing its ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ activity books in schools across the country during the current school term. The books, which were designed and printed by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), form part of the Ministry’s anti-violence initiative ‘Liv Gud’. They include fun-filled activities, colourful illustrations, and engaging stories promoting peace and kindness....

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSSAMC) held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Parents Urged to Play Active Role in Children’s Education

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, is encouraging parents and guardians to play an active role in their children’s education and foster a positive learning environment. “It is important to know your child’s teacher and to be involved beyond just providing lunch money and buying books. Help with homework, attend school events and support your child’s learning journey. Your involvement...

Regional Medical Epidemiologist, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

WRHA Urges Continued Vigilance Against Covid-19

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is imploring persons to continue to take precautions against COVID-19. Speaking with JIS News, Regional Medical Epidemiologist, Dr. Maung Aung, noted that while the pandemic phase of COVID-19 has ended, the virus is still present in the population and it is, therefore, important for persons to remain vigilant. “Just because we are no longer...