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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), observes a Diadema Sea Urchin in a tank system built to monitor and protect the sea animal. He toured sections of the Oracabessa Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary on November 4.

Oracabessa Fish Sanctuary Benefiting from Marine Trust Reef Restoration Project

The Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary is benefiting from enhanced protection and monitoring, through nature-based and scientific innovations under the Oracabessa Marine Trust Reef Restoration Project. The project, which began in 2013 to primarily protect corals from bleaching...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the official commissioning of the $130-million New Building Water Supply System in St. Elizabeth, on Thursday (November 3).

Overhaul of NWC Network Will Increase Water Supply to Citizens

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry. (JIS File Photo)

PIOJ Promotes Use of Best Practices for Community Development

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), engages with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (second right), following her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday (November 6). Sharing in the moment (from left) are UNAIDS Country Director for Jamaica, Belize, Suriname and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Richard Amenyah and United Nations Resident Coordinator for Jamaica, Dr. Garry Conille. Ms. Byanyima, who is on a six-day visit to Jamaica, will be the keynote speaker at the National HIV Annual Review on November 9. She will also participate in a series of meetings and events with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and UNAIDS. Ms. Byanyima is slated to depart the island on November 11.

PHOTOS: UNAIDS Under Secretry-General on Six-Day Visit to Jamaica

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), exchanges pleasantries with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, the Joint United Nations Programme for HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Monday (November 7). Looking on is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Ms. Byanyima, who is on a six-day visit to the island, will participate in a series of meetings and events with the Ministry. She will deliver the keynote address at the National HIV Annual Review on November 9.

PHOTOS: Dr Tufton Meets with Under Secretary-General UNAIDS

4 years ago Youth

Minister Morgan Urges Young People Not to Underestimate Their Power

Jamaica’s youth are being encouraged not to underestimate their ability to contribute to or drive changes that can redound to the country’s long-term benefit. The urging comes from Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. “There has been no revolution in the world that has not been led by young...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, making her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate recently.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Senator Johnson Smith Warns Against Illegal Fishing on High Seas

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is calling on fisherfolk to operate responsibly on the high seas, warning that persons caught fishing illegally could face imprisonment overseas. “Illegal fishing is a major international issue. Vessels are seized – that’s part of a judicial process, crew is liable to be imprisoned, again a judicial...

4 years ago Foreign AffairsSenateTechnology

Online Portal for Jamaicans Going Overseas on Short-Term Visits

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will be introducing an online portal for the registration of Jamaican nationals who are travelling overseas for short-term stays. The portal, to be up soon, will establish a database on Jamaicans’ overseas travel and assist in strengthening the country’s capacity for an effective response in emergency situations. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon....

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell, addresses the official opening ceremony for the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Business Expo 2022, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St James, on November 4.

4 years ago Tourism

JHTA President Wants Greater Retention of Tourism Dollar

Newly elected President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell, is imploring Jamaicans to tap into their creative genius to create products that will entice tourists to spend more locally. He said that while the sector continues to see unprecedented levels of growth in arrivals and revenue, more needs to be done to ensure that the country...

Director of Customer Service at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Rory Stennett

4 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

Customer Service Portal at Ministry of Finance

Customers of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will now find it much easier to receive attention, with the recent launch of its Customer Support Portal. Director of Customer Service at the Ministry, Rory Stennett, told JIS News that the portal will allow the Ministry’s customers to get responses to their queries quickly. “We have an online platform...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Courtney Williams (right), in discussion with Political and Regional Team Lead from the US Embassy, Scott Winton (left) and Director for the Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact Project, Nasolo Thompson, at the recent Closing Out Ceremony for the project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

4 years ago National Security and Peace

Sustainability of Strategies Critical to Combatting Human Trafficking – Permanent Secretary

The sustainability of strategies implemented by the Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact (CPC) Project is critical to combatting human trafficking going forward. This has been emphasised by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairman for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Courtney Williams. He was speaking at the recent Closing Out Ceremony for the Winrock...

Form Teacher of the Year at the Spanish Town based Jonathan Grant High School in St. Catherine, Krisan Thomas, displays some of her six awards received at the school

4 years ago Education

Teacher Expresses Confidence in Education System

A long-serving educator is expressing full confidence in the Jamaican education system to produce high achievers in the classroom and to tangibly address the welfare of teachers. According to Accounts teacher in the Business Department at the Jonathan Grant High School in Spanish Town, Sonia Lyons-Gayle, who was recently awarded for 35 years’ service at the institution, she has experienced...