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Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communication at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Camille Taylor, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Alternative Energy Expo June 15 and 16

Service providers in the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency industry are among the persons invited to the upcoming Alternative Energy Expo being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on June 15 and 16. The event will serve to educate the...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right) and Managing Director, IGL Blue, Wayne Kirkpatrick (centre), listen to IGL Blue’s 2018 Driver of the Year, Devon Campbell, on the grounds of the gas manufacturing company in Kingston on Wednesday (June 13). Occasion was IGL Blue’s Health, Safety and Environment Road Safety Incentive Awards Ceremony.

Transport Minister Makes Proposals to Adjust Rules

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a session on day two of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 13. The Forum is being hosted by JAMPRO from June 12 to 14 under the theme 'Connect for Business'.

PM Wants to Make Jamaica Centre of the Caribbean

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 12.

Gov’t Will Continue to Equip JCF with Crime-Fighting Technology

Youth Employment in Digital and Animation Industries Project Manager, Margery Newland (centre), shares a good laugh with Scientific Research Council (SRC) Executive Director, Dr. Cliff Riley (left), and 2012 young scientist of the year, Dr. Charah Watson, during the SRC’s 2018 National Science and Technology Fair awards ceremony, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (June 12).

YEDAI Project Manager Highlights Importance of Youth Creativity

8 years ago National SecuritySectoral Debate 2018/2019

Significant Reduction in Crime in St. James, West Kingston and St. Catherine

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is reporting that the operational activities associated with the enhanced security measures in sections of St. James, West Kingston and St. Catherine have resulted in significant crime reduction in those areas. The Minister was speaking in the House of Representatives during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate on June 12. Dr....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 12).

8 years ago National SecurityPrime Minister

ZOSO Act to be Reviewed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act is to be reviewed. The legislation, which was passed in 2017, is aimed at curbing crime through security-force occupation of vulnerable communities. It also aims to preserve human rights during the period of occupation. “We are coming up...

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Coordinator at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Alonzo Mothersill, emphasises a point during a JIS Think Tank on June 13.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

June 17-23 is CPR Week

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) will be observing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness week from June 17 to 23 under the theme ‘Every Second Counts: CPR Saves Lives!. Activities get under way with a live CPR demonstration at the ‘Everyone’s a Winner’ Father’s Day race at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Sunday. CPR demonstrations will continue at Emancipation Park on...

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister with the late former Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Edward Seaga (centre), Juliet Holness, MP (left), His Excellency,Tian Qi (far left),The Hon. Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport (right) & The Hon. Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government & Community Development (far right)

8 years ago Prime Minister

Mr. Seaga’s Indisputable Work and Service Deserves Recognition – PM Holness

The North-South leg of Highway 2000 which links Kingston to Ocho Rios and the wider north coast of Jamaica, has been officially renamed in honour of former Prime Minister, The Most Honourable Edward Phillip George Seaga. The Highway will now be referred to as the Edward Seaga Highway. Prime Minister Andrew Holness officially declared the North-South Leg of Highway 2000...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), taking part in a

8 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

PM Says Independent Council Will Ensure Proper Fiscal Management

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) will be transitioned into an independent Fiscal Council as a means of institutionalising proper fiscal management across Government administrations. Mr. Holness said this move to set up the new authority is to ensure that the Government never breaches the fiscal consensus, adding that this will assure...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica College Old Boys’ Association of New York

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Dr. Wheatley Looking to Increase Engagement with Diaspora in STI

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Ministry is looking to increase engagement with the diaspora in the areas of science, technology and innovation (STI). “I don’t think we have actively engaged this resource pool. I want to see this change, and I want our talented and experienced scientists, engineers, mathematicians and technologists to...

8 years ago National SecurityYouth

Boys 8-15 Years Old Being Targeted Under Anti-Gang Strategy

The Ministry of National Security, through the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) will be targeting boys aged eight to 15, in order to reduce the likelihood of these youngsters becoming involved in gang-related activities. “The programme (CSJP) will transition in 2019 with the Ministry retaining the responsibility for the centralised case-management framework,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,...