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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

Government Proceeding with Revocation of Symbiote’s Licence

The Government has commenced the process to revoke the licence issued to telecommunications firm, Symbiote, which operates as Caricel Jamaica. This was disclosed by Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, who indicated that this follows the...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), poses with students of Bethlehem Moravian College in St. Elizabeth, after addressing a guidance services symposium at the institution on March 27.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), poses with students of Bethlehem Moravian College in St. Elizabeth, after addressing a guidance services symposium at the institution on March 27.

Education Ministry Exploring Revival and Establishment of Community Youth Clubs
Expo Jamaica 2018 Co-Chairman, Richard Coe (left), outlining details of this year’s 46th staging of the biennial trade show slated for April 19 to 22 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, during a JIS Think Tank at the Agency’s head office. Looking on is Manager for Manufacturing, Energy and Mining at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Ricardo Durrant. The event is being jointly staged by the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) and Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) in collaboration with JAMPRO.
Expo Jamaica 2018 Co-Chairman, Richard Coe (left), outlining details of this year’s 46th staging of the biennial trade show slated for April 19 to 22 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, during a JIS Think Tank at the Agency’s head office. Looking on is Manager for Manufacturing, Energy and Mining at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Ricardo Durrant. The event is being jointly staged by the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) and Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) in collaboration with JAMPRO.

JMA/JEA Focusing on ‘Advancing Breakthroughs’ at Expo Jamaica 2018
Former National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), looks on as Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (2nd right), unveils a plaque marking the official opening of the Caribbean Special Tactics Centre (CSTC) at the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) training camp in Moneague, St. Ann, on Monday (March 26). Others (from left) are: Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; and Commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, Major General M.N. Rouleau.
Former National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), looks on as Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (2nd right), unveils a plaque marking the official opening of the Caribbean Special Tactics Centre (CSTC) at the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) training camp in Moneague, St. Ann, on Monday (March 26). Others (from left) are: Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; and Commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, Major General M.N. Rouleau.

Canadian High Commissioner Praises Jamaica Defence Force
Chairman, National Irrigation Commission Limited, Senator Aubyn Hill (right), presents a cheque to secondary-level scholarship recipient, Abigail Pollack, at the organisation’s awards ceremony, held in Kingston on Tuesday (March 27).
Chairman, National Irrigation Commission Limited, Senator Aubyn Hill (right), presents a cheque to secondary-level scholarship recipient, Abigail Pollack, at the organisation’s awards ceremony, held in Kingston on Tuesday (March 27).

NIC Awards Scholarships worth $1 Million

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Senate Approves Motions to Extend State of Public Emergency in North St. Catherine

The Senate, on Thursday (March 29), unanimously approved two motions to extend the State of Public Emergency in the St. Catherine North Police Division until July 3, 2018, during its sitting at Gordon House. They are the Emergency Powers (No. 2) (Continuance) Resolution, 2018, and the Emergency Powers (No. 2) Regulations (Continuance) Resolution, 2018. All 16 members of the Senate...
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Newly appointed Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), and World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova, exchange signed copies of the grant agreement to help vulnerable fishing communities. The signing took place at the Ministry on Wednesday (March 28).
Finance & Public Service

Grant to Help Vulnerable Fishing Communities

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and the World Bank have signed a US$4.875 million grant agreement to help vulnerable fishing and fish farming communities in Jamaica to adapt to climate change resilient practices. The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on Wednesday (March 28) between the newly appointed Minister of Finance...
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Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade
National Security

Caribbean Special Tactics Centre Opens at Moneague Training Camp

The Caribbean Special Tactics Centre (CSTC) was officially opened at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Moneague Training Camp, in St. Ann, on March 26. The centre, which was established by the JDF in collaboration with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), was funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Capacity Building Programme. It is geared at producing graduates proficient in advanced military...
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An aerial view of the East West Toll Road and the Spanish Town Toll Plaza.
Transport

TAJ Appeals to Motorists to Observe Safety Requirements on Toll Roads

The Toll Authority of Jamaica (TAJ) is appealing to motorists to observe the safety requirements and take all necessary precautions when using the country’s toll roads. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer of the TAJ, Joan Fletcher, is imploring users of the high-speed roadways to ensure that their vehicles are in good mechanical condition and to check...
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Minister of Health Dr. Christpher Tufton greets Ward Manager, Antenatal Clinic, Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH), Felecia Ogunniyi. Looking on are: (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) and VJH, Errol Greene (partially hidden); Director of Nursing Services, VJH, Elise Fairweather and Deputy Nursing Manager, VJH, Andrea Dawkins.
Health & Wellness

Customer Relations Training for Hospital Staff

More than 70 staff members of the Kingston Public and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals took part in customer relations training over the past year, as part of an initiative to improve their service delivery. The participants included doctors, nurses, paramedics and members of the administrative staff. In an interview with JIS News, Senior Medical Officer of the hospitals, Dr. Orville Morgan,...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addressing Tuesday’s (March 27) sitting of the House of Representatives.
EnergyScienceTechnology

Jamaica Continues Repurchase Discussions

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says a team from Venezuela is expected to visit the island shortly to continue discussions on the proposal for Jamaica to repurchase Venezuela’s 49 per cent shareholding in Petrojam Limited. Venezuela owns 49 per cent of Petrojam through the state-owned PDV Caribe, a subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)....
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