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95 Per Cent of Early-Childhood Institutions Registered with ECC

Approximately 95 per cent of early-childhood institutions have been registered with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). This was disclosed by Acting Communications Manager at the ECC, Sonia Stewart, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Early Childhood...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third left) along with (from left) Campus Registrar, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry; Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Professor Densil Williams; Former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall; and former Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, share a photo opportunity at the official dedication ceremony for the Kenneth O. Hall Administrative Building held at the Undercroft, UWI Mona Campus, recently. Professor Hall, a former principal of the Mona campus, was instrumental in the construction of the administrative complex.

PHOTOS: Dedication of Kenneth Hall Building

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police, Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 14.

Party Organisers Must Get Requisite Permits – JCF

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), embraces Shaniel Francis (left), after presenting her with the keys to her new three-bedroom house under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) at Casabanna in Clifton, St. Catherine, on December 19 . Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right); and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.

PM Fulfils Promise to Land Scam Victim

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, look at an e-ticket printer, during the handover of 3,000 sets of rugged handsets and printers at Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) on Elletson Road in Kingston on December 19. At the podium (centre, background) is Senior Superintendent of Police, Stephanie Lindsay.

JCF Gets 3,000 E-Ticketing Handsets

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during Tuesday’s (December 19) ceremony to break ground for the Kingston Two Apartments (K2) residential development in Bournemouth Gardens.

2 years ago Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Encourages Hard Work to Further Strengthen Jamaica’s Economy

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging Jamaicans to assist in further strengthening Jamaica’s economy through hard work. Speaking during Tuesday’s (December 19) ground-breaking ceremony for the Kingston 2 Apartments (K2) development in Bournemouth Gardens, Kingston, Prime Minister Holness said Jamaica’s growth is fuelled by individuals with incomes and markets for consumption. He pointed out, however, that this...

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Consumption Taxes for November Due Friday December 29

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of November are due on Friday December 29, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. This is in keeping with the requirement for these taxpayers to make their monthly Consumption Tax Returns and payments on the last working day of the month, after the end...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), participates in Tuesday’s (December 19) ground-breaking exercise for Sherbourne Limited’s $2.1-billion Kingston Two Apartments (K2) development in Bournemouth Gardens, Kingston. He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer of BYD Construction, Richard Xin; Principal Director, Aerocon Construction/Island Homes, Richard Lake; Member of Parliament, Kingston East and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell; Director, Sherbourne Limited, Michael Lake; and Chief Executive Officer, Lake Group, Lisa Lake, Kingston.

2 years ago HousingPrime Minister

Ground Broken for $2.1-Billion Housing Development in Kingston

Sherbourne Limited will soon be bringing its $2.1-billion residential development, Kingston Two Apartments (K2), to market. Located in Bournemouth Gardens, Kingston 2, the 10-storey residence, for which ground was broken on Tuesday (December 19), will feature 119 units, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. These will comprise 54 studios – 374 sq. ft., 28 one-bedroom units – 738 sq. ft,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house to Shaneil Francis (third left) in Casabanna, Clifton, St. Catherine on December 19. The house is the latest unit delivered under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Authrine Scarlett [partially hidden]; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t to Hand Over 300 Titles to Clifton Residents in February

Approximately 300 land titles will be handed over to residents of Clifton, St. Catherine, in 2024 to regularise ownership of land they have occupied for several years. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement, while handing over the latest unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to proud homeowner Shaneil Francis in the community on Tuesday...

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

Police Caution Against Firecracker Use Without Permit

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that the use of fireworks (pyrotechnics) and firecrackers remains illegal in Jamaica without the necessary permit. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, pointed out that illegal fireworks can cause distress to residents and...

Acting Research and Planning Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Jay Scott.

2 years ago Local Government

Exercise Caution as You Decorate for Christmas – JFB

As Jamaicans continue to decorate their homes for Christmas, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to take precautions to prevent fires. In a recent interview with JIS News, Acting Research and Planning Officer, JFB, Jay Scott, said that persons should ensure that Christmas lights are placed in the correct location. “A lot of persons are not aware that...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents a backyard gardening kit to Corporate Area resident Arlene Nelson, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Monday (December 18). The Ministry, in collaboration with RADA, is continuing the ‘Backyard Garden Kit’ initiative with the aim to assist residents in urban and peri-urban areas to grow vegetables and herbs in small spaces or their backyards.

2 years ago Agriculture

PHOTOS: Minister Green Hands Out Backyard Gardening Kits

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents a backyard gardening kit to Corporate Area resident Arlene Nelson, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Monday (December 18). The Ministry, in collaboration with RADA, is continuing the ‘Backyard Garden Kit’ initiative with the aim to assist residents in urban and peri-urban areas...