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President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, addressing a contract signing ceremony last year for the supply of 450,000 new high tech electronic water meters by German company, Diehl Metering. Diehl was awarded a US$43.9 million contract to supply the meters to the NWC for islandwide installation.

First 9, 600 High-Tech Water Meters to Be Delivered by May

The first 9,600 solid state water meters being supplied to the Government by Diehl Metering are expected to be delivered within another two months, after which the National Water Commission (NWC) will begin installation. A total of 450,000 meters are...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), listens to a point being made by the Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle van Glaanen Weygel (right), at the opening ceremony of the organisation’s 70th anniversary celebrations, at the Regional Headquarters of the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies, on March 5. At centre is Permanent Secretary in the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Ministry, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts.

Foreign Minister Hails OAS

Senior Advisor to the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Lenford Salmon

International Women’s Day Concert and Symposium on March 8

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sub-regional Director (ad interim), Dr. Lystra Fletcher-Paul (left), and Director of Projects at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Mr. Daniel Best (right), shake hands after signing Framework Cooperation Agreement, today (March 5), at the 35th staging of the Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, in Montego Bay.

FAO and CDB Sign Framework Cooperation Agreement

Assistant Director General for the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, Dr. Julio Berdegué, addresses a press briefing at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, where the FAO’s 35th Regional Conference for the LAC is underway.

Record Number of Participants at FAO Regional Conference

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fourth left); Captain of the West Indies Women’s Cricket Team, Stafanie Taylor (fifth left); and President of the Jamaica Cricket Association, Billy Heaven (third left), break ground for the Stafanie Taylor Oval at Eltham High School, St. Catherine, on November 1, 2017. Observing are interim Principal of Eltham High, Ricardo Bennett (sixth left), and several students.

8 years ago Sport

Work in Progress on Stafanie Taylor Oval at Eltham High

To support the creation of the Stafanie Taylor Oval at Eltham High School, in St. Catherine, the Sports Development Foundation (SDF) is spending approximately $50 million to upgrade sporting infrastructure at the institution. The work is being done to honour the renowned world woman cricketer, Miss Taylor, who attended the school. Work commenced last year at the institution, including the...

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) volunteer, Dr. Tsutomu Sakakiyama, points to a section of Port Royal Street, Kingston Waterfront, Ocean Boulevard, in need of rehabilitation during an Embassy of Japan press tour on Thursday, February 22. Journalists were taken on the tour to get a first-hand look at the work being undertaken by the JICA volunteer.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Benefits from Expertise of Japanese Volunteers

Jamaica is benefitting from the expertise of Japanese personnel under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Volunteer Programme. Established in 1974, JICA has been implementing Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) through cooperation, such as loan, grant and technical cooperation, which include JICA volunteer programme, training in Japan as well as technical cooperation projects. Since establishing an office in Jamaica in...

Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Patricia Dunwell (centre), with Ideator of 2030 Youth Jamaica, Ockino A. Leslie (left) and Associate Executive Director of 2030 Youth Jamaica, Kadesha Croney, at the launch of the youth organisation, at the Mona Campus of the University of West Indies, on March 3.

8 years ago EducationLocal GovernmentVision 2030Youth

Custos Calls for Revival of Uniformed Groups in More Schools

Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Patricia Dunwell, has called for the revival of uniformed groups, such as cadets and boy scouts, in more schools across Jamaica. Speaking at the launch of 2030 Youth Jamaica, at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies, on March 3, Dr. Dunwell said that over the years, there has been a...

The JISCO ALPART Refinery in Nain, St. Elizabeth.

8 years ago Transport

JISCO ALPART Owners Encourage Community Members to Take Advantage of Opportunities

Owners and operators of the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) ALPART bauxite refinery, in St. Elizabeth, are encouraging persons in the surrounding communities to take advantage of the opportunities that will be available with the planned expansion of the plant. In an interview with JIS News at the recent 24th Bauxite and Alumina Conference in Montego Bay, Assistant Managing...

President of the Mount Salem Community Development Committee, in St. James, Winsome Barnes, highlights activities being undertaken in the community by the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) Social Intervention Committee, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 27. At right is Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Omar Sweeney. Mr. Sweeney is also Managing Director of JSIF.

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

JSIF Lauded for Social Intervention Initiatives in Mt. Salem

President of the Mount Salem Community Development Committee, in St. James, Winsome Barnes, has lauded the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and other participating agencies for the effective implementation of social intervention initiatives that are already bearing fruit. “We have been working with JSIF for six months now and it has been good, as several other agencies have come on...

8 years ago CultureEntertainmentGender AffairsSport

Revamped Development and Welfare Fund for Athletes

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the athletes’ development and welfare fund for those in need is to be re-introduced in the upcoming fiscal year. “A fully developed, structured programme will be put in place during the next financial year,” the Minister said, noting that a sum of $27 million has been set aside in...

Team Leader, Electrical and Electronics Department, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Garfield Morgan (centre), shows Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen (left); and Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown, a hair dryer that was tested by the BSJ that did not meet the required standard, at the launch of the Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Standard by the BSJ. The Standard covers general safety requirements of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes and outlines the necessary tests and safety conditions required to protect consumers against the hazards of electricity or electrical equipment. The launch was held at the BSJ’s Multi-Purpose Facility, Winchester Road, Kingston, on Friday, March 2, 2018.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

BSJ Launches New Standard for Electrical Appliances

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched a new standard that will cover general safety requirements for electrical appliances for household and similar purposes. Launched on March 2 at the Bureau’s office, in Kingston, the new standard, known as JS IEC 60335-1:2010 (AMD1:2013+ AMD2:2016), will also cover voltages for appliances not more than 250 for single-phase units and 480...