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Pastor Leroy Laing of the Pentecostal Tabernacle on Wildman Street, has a light moment as he demonstrates the use of one of two pitch forks donated to the church by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. At left is Senior Director (Actg.), Agriculture and Land Division in the Ministry, Pamela McKenzie. Occasion the World Soil Day Church Service at the church in Kingston on Sunday ( Dec. 4).

PHOTOS: World Soil Day Church Service

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference of the Education Transformation and Oversight Committee (ETOC) on Thursday (December 1) at Jamaica House in Kingston.

Pilot Solar Energy Use in Schools

Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (right), and Rector of St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Crossroads, Archdeacon Patrick Cunningham, unveil a plaque to dedicate a rehabilitated community hall/enrichment centre, which was officially handed over to the St. Andrew South community on December 2. The work was undertaken through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP) at a cost of approximately $13 million.

PHOTOS: Japanese Government Hands over Rehabilitated Community Hall

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a Justice of the Peace (JP) commissioning ceremony held at the Riu Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on December 1.

Minister Chuck Warns Motorists with Unpaid Traffic Tickets

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the media launch of Rise Life Management Service’s Enabling Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities project, held on Thursday (Dec. 1), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Gov’t Creating an Inclusive Society for Persons with Disabilities

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares a toast with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency, Masaya Fujiwara. The event was the farewell reception for the Japanese Ambassador held December 1 at the Ambassador’s residence in Kingston.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Farewell Reception for Japanese Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares a toast with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency, Masaya Fujiwara. The event was the farewell reception for the Japanese Ambassador held December 1 at the Ambassador’s residence in Kingston.

Manager, Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSE), Nora Blake, addresses the JSE Telethon Pre-Launch held on Friday, December 2, at the entity’s downtown Kingston offices. The telethon aims to raise $40 million for the Inner-city renewal, Values and Attitudes programme and the Suicide Prevention and Financial Literacy Programme for Students.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

PHOTOS: JSE Looking to Raise $40 Million for Inner-City Renewal

Manager, Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSE), Nora Blake, addresses the JSE Telethon Pre-Launch held on Friday, December 2, at the entity’s downtown Kingston offices. The telethon aims to raise $40 million for the Inner-city renewal, Values and Attitudes programme and the Suicide Prevention and Financial Literacy Programme for Students.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Upper House on December 2. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Leslie Campbell.

3 years ago EnvironmentFinance & Public Service

Stiffer Penalties Coming for Environmental Breaches

The Wildlife Protection Act and the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act will be amended to provide stiffer fines and penalties for breaches. “Those who have flouted our laws and polluted with little to no consequences will now see consequences that match the scale of the problem,” said Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation,...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference on Thursday (December 1) at Jamaica House.

3 years ago EducationTechnology

25,000 PATH Students to Receive Laptops

A total of 25,000 students on the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) will receive laptop computers during the 2022/23 academic year. This was announced by Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who said more than 11,500 of the devices have already been issued. A total of 15,000 laptops were provided to PATH students during the 2021/22...

3 years ago Water

NWC to Add Electric Vehicles to Fleet

The National Water Commission (NWC) will soon be introducing five light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet. Making the announcement during his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, on December 2, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, said the decision has been made to...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Factories Corporation Cops 2022 Corporate Governance Award

The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Limited is the 2022 recipient of the coveted Greta Bogues Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance, unseating three-time winner, the National Health Fund (NHF). The FCJ also copped the Finance Minister’s Award for Board Composition, Functions and Structure and a Special Award for the Best Annual Report, at the fifth staging of the Public...

3 years ago Environment

National Forestry Conference December 7-8

The inaugural staging of the National Forestry Conference is intended to begin the process of bringing improved structure and greater efficiency to the forestry sector, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry. Providing details, Mr. Henry said the conference, to be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, December 7 and 8, will not...