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St. Ann participants of the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety, and Market Access Opportunities Along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ Project.

Hot Pepper Farmers Take Part in Training Series

Seventy-two hot pepper farmers took part in the recently concluded Agricultural and Insurance Product Capacity Training Series, part of the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety, and Market Access Opportunities Along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ Project. The training series,...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Monday (August 26).

Just Over 900 Schools Will Be Ready for the 2024/25 Academic Year

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), joins Brand Manager at Seprod, Marielle Wade (left), in presenting a cheque to Principal of Village Primary and Infant School in Faiths Pen, St. Ann, Janice Nelson, on Wednesday, August 21, for winning the inaugural 'Risk It for the Biscuit' competition.

Village Primary and Infant School Wins $300,000 Prize

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Monday’s (August 26) press conference to provide a report on Jamaica’s performance in the May/June 2024 CSEC and CAPE examinations, at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

CAPE Students Maintain High Level of Performance

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Post-Hurricane Repairs Ongoing at 300 Schools to Ensure Readiness for 2024/25 Academic Year

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Prime Minister Andrew Holness Takes Immense Pride in Dr. Nigel Clarke’s Appointment

Today, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) announced to the IMF’s Executive Board, her proposal to appoint Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, to the position of Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, effective October 31, 2024. This is a historic and important development in which I take immense pride. The...

Manager of the JCF’s Call Centre, Tania Ricketts, indicates that within a one-minute period, the police receive at least five prank calls.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Implores Persons Not to Make Prank Calls

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is again calling on persons not to make prank calls to the 119-emergency number. In an interview with JIS News, Manager of the JCF’s Call Centre, Tania Ricketts, indicated that within a one-minute period, the police receive at least five prank calls. “The persons who make the prank calls, they don't stay on the line...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is shown some of the products manufactured by Isratech Jamaica Limited (IJL) by the company’s Quality Manager, Harold Graham. The Minister toured IJL’s Shooter’s Hill headquarters in Manchester on August 23.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Minister Samuda Hails Isratech Jamaica Limited for Investments in Water Sector

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, has hailed Isratech Jamaica Limited for its investments in the country’s water sector. The Minister toured the company’s Shooters Hill headquarters in Manchester on August 23, where he observed the High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe Manufacturing Plant. “The water needs...

2 years ago EducationYouth

Principals Reminded Not to Turn Away Students

As the new school year approaches, Principals are being reminded not to turn students away from school due to grooming issues. The reminder was given by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, at the recent Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Conference, held at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny. Mrs. Williams emphasised that Principals must hold consultations with...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), in discussion with Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Metry Seaga, during the PSOJ Partners’ Circle Meeting on Friday (August 23). The meeting was held at the PSOJ’s head office in Kingston.

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Private Sector Invited to Seize Growth Opportunities in Jamaica

Private-sector stakeholders are being encouraged to seize growth opportunities in Jamaica. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call while addressing the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Partners’ Circle Meeting at the entity’s head office in Kingston on Friday (August 23). He emphasised the potential for economic growth through strategic partnerships and innovative...

2 years ago Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

Minor Traffic Delays for Long Hill, St. James

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, motorists traversing the Long Hill main road in St. James may experience minor delays. This is as the Agency works to trim overhanging tress located along the corridor. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says there are several trees overhanging the corridor, which...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz (left) and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), tour the Montego Bay Transport Centre and land owned by the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) in the city, on Thursday (August 22).

2 years ago Transport

Government Considers Development of Underutilised JRC Land in Montego Bay

Government is considering developing underutilised land on Lower Bevin Avenue in Montego Bay, St James, to establish a transportation centre that will accommodate heavy traffic entering the City from Westmoreland and Hanover. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT), Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure following a tour of the Montego Bay Transport Centre and land owned by the...