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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, looks through his notes during Wednesday's (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Horizon Park Waste Treatment Plant to be Upgraded

The Horizon Park Waste Treatment Plant in St. Catherine is to be expanded and upgraded to meet the long-term requirements for sewerage in that area. Cabinet has approved a US$2-million contract to Florida Aquastore and Utility Construction Inc, to undertake...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), speaks with Curator, Hope Zoo, Milton Rieback about a Jamaican iguana, which is among the most endangered species of animals. The Minister was visiting various booths set up at the inaugural National Biodiversity Conference at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 17).

Declaration of Black River Morass and Pedro Cays Protected Areas to be Advanced

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking at Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Jamaica to Sign New Air-Service Agreements

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addressing Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

PEP Website up and Running

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left, standing); and Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre, standing), look on as Chief Executive Officer of Mexican entity, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. De C.V. (GAP), Raul Revuelta Musalem (second right, seated), signs the 25-year Norman Manley International Airport concession agreement at the Office of the Prime Minister, recently. Also looking on (seated from left) are President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; AAJ Chairman, Hon. William Shagoury; and Head of GAP subsidiary, PAC Kingston Airport Limited, Saul Villarreal Garcia; and NMIA Enterprise Team Chairman, Paul B. Scott (standing right).

NMIA Employees to Benefit from Training

7 years ago Education

Jamaica to Review Education System

The Government will be spending $116.8 million over four years to undertake a comprehensive review of the education system. This follows Cabinet’s approval for Jamaica to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2021. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure at Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica...

7 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica to increase renewables target to 50% – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew has announced that Jamaica will officially increase its target for use of renewable energy to 50 percent. The previous target of 30% renewables was set as policy by Cabinet. However, speaking at the handing over ceremony to install solar panels at the Office of Prime Minister yesterday (October 16), Prime Minister Holness said the previous target of...

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings (second left), shares in light conversation with (from left) National Standards Council Chairman, James Rawle; Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Executive Director, Stephen Wedderburn; and Chief Executive Officer of American energy firm, INTREN, Kelly Tomblin, at the BSJ

7 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Gov’t Committed to Strengthening Quality Infrastructure

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon Audley Shaw, says the Government remains dedicated to strengthening the country’s regulatory, standardisation and conformity framework to facilitate trade, accelerate economic development and improve the quality of life for all Jamaicans. His remarks were delivered by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Andrene Collings at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) 12th annual...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness emphases a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on October 16. In the background is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.

7 years ago National SecurityPrime Minister

Anti-Gang Law to be Reviewed

The Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Act, popularly called the ‘anti-gang’ legislation is to be reviewed and amended. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on October 16. The Act makes provision for the disruption and suppression of criminal organisations and outlines offences, in order to restore...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on October 16. Observing in the background (from left) are State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.

7 years ago National SecurityPrime Minister

More ZOSOS to be Established – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says zones of special operations (ZOSOs) are to be rolled out into an additional 20 communities across the island. He made the disclosure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on October 16, where a resolution extending the zone in Mount Salem, St. James, for a period of 60 days, was approved....

7 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Poised for Another Banner Cruise-Ship Year

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says 2018 is poised to be another excellent year for Jamaica’s cruise ship sector, with vessels from the world’s largest cruise companies expected to call at the island’s main ports. Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian cruise lines have all committed to having some of their biggest ships calling at Falmouth, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay,...

Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CarPIN), Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (October 16) on activities for International Lead Poisoning Week, which will be observed from October 22-26.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

CarPIN Calls for Limit on Lead Paint in Jamaica

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CarPIN) is calling for regulations or legislation that will place a limit on lead paint in Jamaica. This call precedes International Lead Poisoning Week, to be observed from October 22 to 26, under the theme ‘Regulating Lead Exposure: Protecting Our Children’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (October 16), Poison Information Coordinator at CarPIN,...