Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says there are 107 early-childhood institutions that have been assessed as ready to be transitioned to government infant schools. Making her presentation in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28, Mrs. Williams said this transition supports the modernisation of the early-childhood sector in which the Government...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, says the Barnett Street Fire Station in Montego Bay is close to 90 per cent complete. “We are continuing to work on the finishes and some painting is happening right now,” he told JIS News. “We are cautiously moving towards an end-of-June/early July completion, simply because [with] the magnitude...

The Attorney General’s Chambers continues to fast-track and streamline the processing of files on matters being handled through its General Legal Advice Division. This was disclosed by Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, during her 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 28). She advised that her office has finalised guidelines for Cabinet approval pertaining...

The Westmoreland Health Department will be targeting 100 persons for coronavirus (COVID 19) testing at the Savanna-la-Mar Health Centre today, April 30. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, in an interview with JIS News, said testing will commence at 9:00 a.m. and culminate at 3:00 p.m. He pointed out that the initiative is part of efforts to...

The Sports Development Foundation (SDF) will be providing funding for several infrastructure development projects during the 2021/22 fiscal year. Details are outlined in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the year ending March 2022. According to the document, the SDF will fund the construction of seven multipurpose courts – three in St. Catherine, two in St....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Ambassador Anthony Smith Rowe Johnson, O.J. on April 28th 2021. Ambassador Johnson faithfully served his family, his country, his party, his constituents, his students and his beloved alma mater, Kingston College. He will be sincerely missed by his family and all who served with...

The Public Assistance Department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security continues to address the needs of the most vulnerable groups in the society, including persons who have been affected by man-made or natural disasters. Delivering his presentation  in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 27, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, said up to...