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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, says students have up to March 31 to submit entries in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Pitch Competition (YIIC).

YIIC Application Deadline Extended

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has extended the deadline for entries in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC) to March 31. Speaking with JIS News recently, Executive Director, Dr. Charah Watson, said the extension was made in the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

151 Positions to Be Added to JFB

Director of the Child Diversion Branch in the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice, Venisa Clarke.

Trace Study to Evaluate Impact of Child Diversion Programme

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15.

Improved Access to Microfinance by MSMEs

Internal Medicine Physician at the University Hospital of the West Indies and the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. David McGowan, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on February 27.

Stewardship Programmes a Potential Gamechanger for Hospital Antibiotic Use

Clinical Coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr Delroy Fray, addresses a meeting of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) in Rose Hall, St. James, on February 22.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

650 Beds Available Once CRH and Western Children and Adolescent Hospital are Completed

There will be 650 beds available to patients in St. James and the wider Western Jamaica once the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) and Western Children and Adolescent Hospital are completed. Clinical Coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray, told a meeting of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) in Rose Hall, St. James,...

The May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) which was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).

2 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPress ReleasePrime MinisterTransport

Prime Minister Holness Announces Extension of Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway

“This extension grants the public an additional three months of toll-free travel on this new segment of the highway.” -Prime Minister Holness. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced an extension of the toll-free period for the May Pen to Williamsfield leg (Phase 1C) of the East-West Highway, now through March 31, 2024. This extension grants the public an additional three...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), peruses a document with President of the National Secondary Students Council, Cavan Lewis at the National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on November 16.

3 years ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), peruses a document with President of the National Secondary Students Council, Cavan Lewis at the National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on November 16.

Government officials and stakeholders tour sections of the East Rural St. Andrew constituency on Saturday (Nov. 18), to assess damage due to recent heavy rains. Over 30 landslides were reported in the constituency.

3 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Clearing Blocked Roads

The National Works Agency (NWA) has mobilised work teams to clear roads that have been blocked due to fallen rocks and landslides from the recent heavy rains. Manager, Communication and Customer Services, Stephen Shaw, said the agency is mindful of the challenges that persons are experiencing at this time and will be working to bring normalcy to the areas as...

Member of Parliament, East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), makes a point to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (second right), during a tour of the constituency on Saturday (Nov. 18), to assess the impact of the recent heavy rains. Listening are Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson (right); and Councillor for the Tivoli Gardens Division, Donovan Samuels.

3 years ago LabourSocial Security

Gov’t Providing Relief Assistance

The Government is providing relief assistance, as assessments continue to determine the full impact of the severe weather system, which affected the island on November 16 and 17. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, who was speaking during a tour of communities in East Rural St. Andrew on Saturday (Nov.18), said that supplies have been delivered...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) and Member of Parliament, East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, observe a breakaway along a section of roadway during a tour of the area on Saturday (Nov.18). Over 30 landslides were reported in the constituency.

3 years ago Local Government

Damage Assessments Underway

Teams from municipal corporations are currently undertaking assessments to determine the extent of damage from the adverse weather system, which affected the island over the last two days. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a tour of sections of East Rural St. Andrew on Saturday (Nov. 18). “They are working in...