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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the Contact Teacher Award to educator, Andrene Thompson, at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 60th Annual Conference Awards Ceremony, held at the Ocean Coral Spring in Trelawny, on August 20.

Minister Highlights Significant Role of Educators

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the role of educators has never been more important as the education sector becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-driven. “As such, your ability to inspire, guide and empower young people is essential...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) engages in a light conversation with Brazilian Tourism Minister, Hon. Celso Sabino (left) and Governor of the State of Maranhão, Carlos Brandão in São Luís, Brazil, following the recent signing of a sustainable tourism Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) and Brazil's Ministry of Tourism.

Jamaica and Brazil Forge Partnership to Promote Tourism Resilience – Bartlett

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Education Sector Will Not be Inundated with Teachers from Overseas – Minister Williams

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in discussion with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer, at a special hybrid press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, on August 21.

JPS to Generate New Zero-Consumption Bills for Persons Without Electricity

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses journalists during the BOJ’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Wednesday (August 21). Listening is BOJ Deputy Governor in charge of Financial Markets and Payments Systems, Natalie Haynes.

BOJ Signals Interest Rate Reduction Following Ease in Monetary Policy Stance

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

5,000 Hurricane Straps for Rocky Point Residents

Five thousand hurricane straps are to be provided for residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, to aid in the rebuilding of houses following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that the materials will be provided through the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21) to address concerns regarding, among other things, the Jamaica Public Service Company’s billing system and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts.

2 years ago Energy

Energy Ministry to Receive JPS Proposal Regarding Current Billing Cycle Concerns by Friday

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is expected to receive a proposal from the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) by Friday, indicating how the entity will rectify concerns regarding the current billing cycle. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who says the JPS has given this undertaking, made the announcement during a special semi-virtual press conference at the Petroleum...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference to address issues regarding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts, as well as regulatory efforts by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR).The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21).

2 years ago EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

Special Audit and Investigation of JPS Billing System to be Conducted

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says a special audit and investigation of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing system is to be conducted. He made the announcement during a special semi-virtual press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21) to address concerns regarding the current JPS...

2 years ago EducationYouth

CXC Registrar Calls on Education Ministries in Region to Give Greater Attention to Mathematics

Registrar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Wayne Wesley, said Education Ministries across the region ought to give greater attention to Mathematics. This follows a report by the Council that only 36 per cent of candidates across the region received a passing grade in the May/June 2024 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a special press conference on issues surrounding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing, and electricity restoration following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, and online, on August 21.

2 years ago EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

JPS Extends Disconnection Date

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has extended the disconnection date for the non-payment of bills from August 15 to September 15. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure while addressing a special press conference on August 21, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), New Kingston, and online. Mr. Vaz said the action...

Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Stefan Clarke, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on August 21.

2 years ago Housing

August 26 is Deadline to Submit Peril Insurance Claims to NHT

National Housing Trust (NHT) mortgagors whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Beryl on July 3, now have until August 26 to file claims under the Homeowners Comprehensive Policy – Peril Insurance. At a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on August 21, Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager at NHT, Stefan Clarke, announced the deadline extension to provide qualifying contributors with...

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Three Indigent Housing Solutions Delivered in Clarendon North Central

Three deserving residents of Clarendon North Central are Jamaica’s newest homeowners, thanks to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivered the keys for furnished two-bedroom units to Marlene Stewart of Pennants and Alberta Henry of Coxswain, while Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards of Tanarchy received a one-bedroom unit. These bring the...