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Regional Multi-Destination Tourism Framework on Track

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says development of a Caribbean multi-destination tourism framework is on track. He said that Jamaica has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Mexico, and the parties are scheduled to meet...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left), presents an inmate at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre with a plaque for her achievement in the 2018 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Occasion was an appreciation function at the centre’s location at South Camp Road in Kingston on September 18.

Female Inmates Earn CSEC Passes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his address in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 18).

Denham Town Zone of Special Operations Extended

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), listens to a comment from OAS Country Representative in Kingston, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel (second right) at the opening of a three-day workshop on ‘Effective Heritage Inventories and the National Registers’ at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 18). Also partcipating in the discussion (from left) are Technical Consultant, Coherit Associates LLC, Angela Labrador; Technical Project Manager (Cultural Heritage), OAS, Celia Toppin; and Technical Consultant, Coherit Associates LLC, Neil Silberman.

Jamaica Developing National Register of Cultural Places and Objects

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses stakeholders at the 16th Annual USA Travel Agents Golf Tournament awards ceremony, held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (September 15).

Tourism Minister Lauds Travel Agents

Beaches Coordinator at National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA), Chalene Roye-Myrie gives details about the recently launched ‘Jamaica Beach Guide’, a webpage designed by the agency to provide information on the various public beaches across the island, at a JIS Think Tank.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

NEPA Launches Jamaica Beach Guide

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has launched the ‘Jamaica Beach Guide’, a webpage designed to provide information on the various public beaches across the island. The webpage, located on NEPA’s website at www.nepa.gov.jm provides a list and quick facts about the featured beaches. “We have documented 87 public beaches across the island, and we are working to increase...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), observes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (foreground); and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Professor Julie Meeks (left), unveil signage at the newly constructed independent living complex for former female wards, at 24 Lady Musgrave Road in St. Andrew on September 18. Looking on are Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of UWI Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth (second left); Chargé d

7 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

Mental Health Centre to be Built at Maxfield Park Children’s Home

The Government has earmarked lands located at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Kingston for the construction of a therapy centre for wards of the State affected by mental health issues. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has already drafted a preliminary design for the facility and it is expected that construction will begin sometime next year. Funding for the project...

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (centre), signs a contract for implementation of the $18-million Behaviour Modification Initiative/Community-based Behaviour Change Programme, at the agency’s head office in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 18). The initiative, which forms part of phase four of the European Union (EU)-funded Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP IV), aims to reduce deviant behaviour among at-risk youth, aged eight to 25, in volatile and vulnerable communities in five parishes, through a range of social services and interventions. Observing are representatives of two of the stakeholder partners (from left): Head, University of the West Indies Social Welfare Centre, Cerita Buchanan; and Executive Director, Family and Parenting Centre, Dr. Beverley Scott.

7 years ago EducationVision 2030

Behaviour Change Programme to Help at-Risk Youth

At-risk youth between eight and 25 years of age who reside in volatile and vulnerable communities in five parishes are to benefit from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) implementation of an $18-million behaviour change programme over the next eight months. The target communities include Denham Town, West Kingston; Waterhouse, St. Andrew; Portmore, Spanish Town and Bog Walk, St. Catherine;...

7 years ago Prime Minister

PM Holness Congratulates The Honourable Jean-Henry Céant Prime Minister of Haiti

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this afternoon expressed his congratulations to the Honourable Jean-Henry Céant on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti. In his capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Mr Holness, in an official letter expressed CARICOM’s commitment to continued partnership with Haiti. The Prime Minister also underscored that Jamaica remains committed to robust...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), enteracts with students at Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon after a ceremony on Thursday (September 13) to officially hand over 12 new classrooms. Looking on (from left) are Principal of the school, Lanzeford Howell; and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney. The new clarooms have facilitated the transition of the school from the shift system.

7 years ago Education

Mineral Heights Primary Taken Off Shift

The Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon is the latest institution to be taken off the shift system by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. This follows the addition of 12 new classrooms under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF). Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, in his remarks at the official handover...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), addresses the Caribbean Wellness Day Symposium, held on September 14 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Calls on Workplaces to Establish Wellness Programmes

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says workplaces should establish wellness programmes to minimise downtime and to increase productivity. Dr. Tufton, who was delivering the keynote address at the 2018 Caribbean Wellness Day Symposium, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on September 14, said it should be a part of the duties of human resource...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), with judges who have been promoted, after the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, today (September 17). At left is Justice Leighton Pusey who has been appointed to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal, and Miss Pamela Mason, who will act as Master-in-Chambers of the Supreme Court.

7 years ago Governor General

Judges Promoted

Two members of the judiciary have been appointed to serve at higher levels within Jamaica’s courts. With effect from September 17, Miss Pamela Mason will serve as Master-in-Chambers in the Supreme Court, while Justice Leighton Pusey will take up his post to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal, with effect from September 24. They were sworn in by...