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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Tuesday’s (September 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Over 13,500 ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ Initiative Assessments Conducted

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, conducted more than 13,500 assessments islandwide under the Government’s ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during Tuesday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The...

Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts (left), looks on as school supplies are presented to craft traders in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, for their children as part of an assistance initiative spearheaded recently by the Ministry of Tourism and other relevant agencies. The event was held at Ocho Rios Primary School.

Back-to-School Assistance Provided for Children of Ocho Rios Craft Traders

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held on Tuesday (September 10) at Jamaica House.

PM Announces Disaster Risk Management Review Committee

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), converses with wards of the State from the Homestead Place of Safety, during the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) talent competition showcasing culinary, visual and performing arts, held at the Chinese Benevolent Association in Kingston, on Thursday (August 29). Sharing the moment is the CPFSA team leader from Manchester, Donna Fuller (right).

PHOTOS: CPFSA Talent Show

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (third left); and Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third right), celebrate the addition of 100 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet, at the recent handover ceremony at the Portmore Depot, in St. Catherine. Sharing the moment are (from left): JUTC Managing Director, Paul Abrahams; Member of Parliament, Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz; President, Combined Disabilities Association, Christine Keene; and JUTC Chairman, Russell Hadeed.

JUTC to Achieve Significant Savings with New CNG Buses

World’s Best Innovative Coconut Farmer, Michael Swaby, observes bananas that are planted by intercropping on his coconut farm in Crescent, St. Mary.

2 years ago Agriculture

Banana Farmers Urged to Use Fertilisers After Heavy Rainfall to Promote Crop Recovery

The Banana Board is reminding farmers to prioritise the proper use of fertilisers after periods of heavy rainfall, to promote crop recovery. General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, told JIS News that periods of heavy rain can lead to the depletion of essential nutrients in the soil. “When you have had a hurricane and if you had a...

Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (right), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. With her is Director of Donor and Partnership Management at NET, Keisha Johnson.

2 years ago Education

NET Far Advanced with Development of Education Sector Building Standards

The National Education Trust (NET) is far advanced in work to develop building standards for the education sector. Executive Director, Latoya Harris Ghartey, made the disclosure recently during the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) television programme ‘Get the Facts’. “The building standards cover [the] early-childhood to secondary level. We have reviewed the secondary level, and we have approved it, and the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a grant cheque to St. Elizabeth resident, Maricka Aiken, during the Rebuild Jamaica Initiative handover ceremony, held at the Ministry’s office in Santa Cruz, on Thursday (August 29).

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Hurricane Victims In St. Elizabeth Receive Grants

Several persons in St. Elizabeth, whose homes were affected by the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl, have received grants through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Rebuild Jamaica Initiative. As part of the initiative, emergency grants are being provided to homeowners based on the level of damage sustained. Homeowners whose properties suffered minor damage will receive grants of up...

General Manager of the Banana Board, Mrs. Janet Conie, says a shortage of Banana and Plantain can be expected in the coming months.

2 years ago Agriculture

Banana Board Urges Farmers Not to Accept Planting Material Sourced Overseas

The Banana Board is urging farmers across the island not to accept plant material known to be sourced overseas. This, in light of the deadly Tropical Race Four (TR4) Disease, which can wipe out Jamaica’s entire banana and plantain cultivations, reportedly surfacing in at least one country. Against this background, the Board is encouraging farmers to be vigilant. General Manager,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a disaster preparedness forum with members of the Diplomatic Corps, at the Ministry, in downtown Kingston, today (August 29).

2 years ago Climate Change

Foreign Minister Emphasises Need for Global Community to Keep Alive Goal of Limiting Temperature Increase

Given the existential threat of disasters, the global community needs to keep alive the goal of limiting temperature rise, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Addressing a disaster preparedness forum with members of the Diplomatic Corps, at the Ministry in downtown Kingston, today (August 29), the Minister said Hurricane Beryl, which impacted...

National Housing Trust (NHT) Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick.

2 years ago Housing

NHT Invites Applications for Special Home Improvement Loan

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is inviting applications for its Special Home Improvement Loan from persons whose houses sustained damage during Hurricane Beryl’s passage on July 3. Funding of up to $1.5 million can be accessed, which can be used for various reasons. These include repairing damaged roofs and rectifying structural issues or other home-related challenges. Applications for the facility,...

General Manager, Banana Board, Janet Conie.

2 years ago Agriculture

Banana and Plantain Farmers Urged to Contact Banana Board for Help with Pest Eradication

Banana and plantain farmers experiencing crop pest infestation are being urged to contact the Banana Board for assistance in eradicating these parasites. General Manager, Janet Conie, says bananas are affected by several pests and disease agents that affect different sections of the plant. One of the most prevalent is the borer weevil, also known as the banana borer, which eats...