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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), presents desktop computers to Principal of the Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine, Cecil Donald (second left), at a ceremony held at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew, on February 1. Others (from left) are JADCO’s Executive Director, June Spencer Jarrett; students at the school, Ajoni Murphy and Shanique Neil, and the institution’s Coach, Andrew-Hugh Murphy.

Guy’s Hill High School Gets Computers from JADCO

Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine has received several desktop computers from the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), for outstanding participation in the 2022 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops. Speaking at the presentation of the computers held at...

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Road Closure Notice for Friendship, St. James

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Tax Day Countdown Begins

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Resumption of work on canal in Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth

Jamaica Youth Chorale (JYC) in performance at the Redemption Songs pre-tour recital at King’s House on Sunday (Jan. 29).

Jamaica Youth Chorale Sings Redemption Songs in the United States

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing stakeholders at a Rebranding and Quality Recognition ceremony, held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston recently.

3 years ago Investment

Senator Hill Wants Local Consortium to Undertake Caymanas SEZ Development

Jamaican investors are invited to form a consortium to undertake the development of the proposed Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call, while addressing a Rebranding and Quality Recognition ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston recently. He said that the Zone...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, delivers opening remarks during Wednesday’s (February 1) meeting of the Jamaica Trade Policy Advisory Group. The meeting was held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica’s Foreign Trade Action Plan to be Reviewed

Jamaica’s Foreign Trade Action Plan, which outlines general policy direction, implementation priorities and strategies, is to be reviewed. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who says the private sector will be an “indispensable part” of this process, “mindful of the importance of partnerships in pursuing a transformational trade policy...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts Risden (right) shares in discussion with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, United States Embassy, Julie M. Stufft, during a courtesy call at the Ministry

3 years ago Courtesy CallLabour

PHOTOS: Courtesy Call at Labour Ministry

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts Risden (right) shares in discussion with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, United States Embassy, Julie M. Stufft, during a courtesy call at the Ministry's North Street offices on February 1. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, joined the meeting virtually.

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), looks on while Executive Driver for 876 On The Go Taxi Service, Dudley Carter (left), assists a wheelchair-bound passenger to enter a vehicle. Occasion was the launch of the taxi service’s facility for disabled persons at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew recently. Also observing (from second left) are President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), Egeton Newman and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 876 On The Go Taxi Service, Olivia Lindsay.

3 years ago Transport

PHOTOS: 876 Taxi Launches Service for Disabled Persons

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), looks on while Executive Driver for 876 On The Go Taxi Service, Dudley Carter (left), assists a wheelchair-bound passenger to enter a vehicle. Occasion was the launch of the taxi service’s facility for disabled persons at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew recently. Also observing (from second left)...

Murals of musical icons have been painted on walls along Mark Lane, downtown Kingston, and paving stones laid by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).

3 years ago CultureLocal Government

Downtown Kingston Cultural District Project to be Expanded

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) project to transform downtown into a cultural district will be expanded during Reggae Month in February. The initiative, which involves infrastructure and beautification works, aims to highlight the country’s iconic musical heritage while creating a space for recreation. It includes the renovation of roadways, sidewalk improvement and drainage works and the mounting...

Regional Operations Manager of the North Eastern Parks and Markets (NEPM) Waste Management Limited, Tracy Fakhourie.

3 years ago Local Government

NEPM Reports Zero Backlog in Garbage Collection

NEPM Waste Management Limited, the regional arm of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), is reporting zero backlog in garbage collection. This follows the handover of 10 compactor trucks to the region in November 2022. In an interview with JIS News, NEPM’s Regional Operations Manager, Tracy Fakhourie, said the region, which comprises St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, has...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

3 years ago National Security and PeaceParliament

House Approves Extension of ZOSOs

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31) approved a further 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar, in Westmoreland. According to statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, as...