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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

Education Ministry Committed to Transformation – Green

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry is committed to the process of transformation through education. He notes that the Ministry has earmarked $153 million to further advance the Technical, Vocational...
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), simulates a court session in the newly opened expanded facilities of the Kingston Traffic Court. Also participating (from second left) are Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska; Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Division, Calvin Allen; and Superintendent of Police attached to the Division, Courtney Coubre. The refurbished building was officially handed over during a ceremony at its Sabina Park location on Melbourne Road in Kingston on Thursday (November 30).
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), simulates a court session in the newly opened expanded facilities of the Kingston Traffic Court. Also participating (from second left) are Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska; Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Division, Calvin Allen; and Superintendent of Police attached to the Division, Courtney Coubre. The refurbished building was officially handed over during a ceremony at its Sabina Park location on Melbourne Road in Kingston on Thursday (November 30).

Justice Minister Wants Licences of Delinquent Drivers Suspended
Young entrepreneur, Andy Heaven, wearing one of his Majestí Jamaica bracelets, which was designed by him.
Young entrepreneur, Andy Heaven, wearing one of his Majestí Jamaica bracelets, which was designed by him.

Young Entrepreneur Creates Own Opportunity
Equality and Inclusion Consultant, United Kingdom (UK), Haqeeq Bostan (foreground), addresses an Inclusion and Diversity Summit at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew on Wednesday (November 29). Also pictured in the background (from left), are State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
Equality and Inclusion Consultant, United Kingdom (UK), Haqeeq Bostan (foreground), addresses an Inclusion and Diversity Summit at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew on Wednesday (November 29). Also pictured in the background (from left), are State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Jamaica can Tap into Huge Economic Potential of Disabled Community – Consultant
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), warms up before an exercise session during the Jamaica Moves Campaign road tour in May Pen, Clarendon, on Thursday (November 30).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), warms up before an exercise session during the Jamaica Moves Campaign road tour in May Pen, Clarendon, on Thursday (November 30).

Legislation to Regulate Sugar Content Next Step in JA Moves Campaign – PM

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EGS Survey Hydrographical Surveyor, Liam Flynn (left), and colleague, Matthew Lock, examine an image of the area of Kingston Harbour being surveyed.
Science

Hydrographic Surveying of Kingston Harbour and Portland Bight under Way

Hydrographic surveying is being conducted in Kingston Harbour and Portland Bight with a view to producing updated nautical maps and charts for the safe operation of ships in those areas. The work, being done under the United Kingdom’s (UK) Commonwealth Maritime Economies Programme, will examine the physical features and structure of the ocean floor. The examination should provide a clear...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, looks at the pedestal on which the statue of Usain Bolt will be mounted on Statue Road in Independence Park. Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, will unveil the statue on Sunday, 3 December 2017.
CultureEntertainmentSport

Unveiling of Bolt Statue on Track for December 3

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that “rain or shine, we will be unveiling the Usain Bolt statue” on Sunday, December 3. The Minister made the declaration on Wednesday (today) after visiting the site on Statue Road in Independence Park where the sculpture will be mounted. “We’re all set to unveil Usain...
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Principal, Maxfield Park Primary School, Beverley Gallimore-Vernon (right), shares the successes of her students from participating in the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) science quiz last year. She was speaking at the recent launch of the competition at JSIF’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston. Also pictured is President, Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Dwight Ricketts.
EducationInformationOffice of the Prime MinisterScienceYouth

JSIF Quiz Hailed for Improving Science and Maths Scores

Primary school principals are hailing the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) science quiz competition, noting that the intervention is resulting in improved passes in science and mathematics. Speaking to JIS News at a ceremony to officially launch the competition at JSIF’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston recently, Maxfield Park Primary School Principal, Beverley Gallimore-Vernon, said exposure to the competition resulted...
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Communication and Customer Service Manager, National Works Agency, Stephen Shaw, addresses stakeholders on the Constant Spring road improvement project at the Karram-Speid Auditorium, Merl Grove High School, on Wednesday, November 29.
Works / Construction

Roadway Between Eastwood Park and Manor Park to be Widened

The National Works Agency (NWA) will be undertaking major road upgrading works between Eastwood Park Road and Manor Park in St. Andrew. The 3.5 kilometres of roadway will be widened to accommodate four lanes of traffic, new management solutions and improved pedestrian facilities. Manager, Communication and Customer Service at NWA, Stephen Shaw, told JIS News that the project is aimed...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. (FILE)
CommunityDevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Programme to Develop Papine

Member of Parliament for St Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams, says efforts are being made to undertake a programme for the redevelopment of the town of Papine in the constituency. “Papine is a hub of activity of pedestrians, vehicles and vendors. It is the ‘capital city’ of St. Andrew Eastern and an asset to the constituency, but it is in...
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Senior Medical Officer at National Chest Hospital, Dr. Terry Baker.
Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Warned not to Smoke Electronic Cigarettes

Jamaicans are being warned that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are dangerous and should not be viewed as a viable option to regular cigarettes. In an interview with JIS News, Senior Medical Officer (SMO) of the National Chest Hospital, Dr. Terry Baker, said that although e-cigarettes have been put forward as a safer alternative to cigarettes, dangers still abound. “A number of...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)
Culture

Minister Grange Regrets the Passing of former Maroon Leader Noel Prehay

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has noted with sadness the passing of former Scotts Hall Maroon Colonel, Noel Prehay. Minister Grange said that one of the things that Colonel Prehay will be remembered for was his call for the British government to pay what he said was Britain’s two centuries old debt to...
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