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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), offers words of advice to Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) students Nakia Downer (centre) and Roxanne Walker, shortly before the start of the school’s 120th anniversary church service, held today (Jan. 6), at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, downtown Kingston.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), offers words of advice to Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) students Nakia Downer (centre) and Roxanne Walker, shortly before the start of the school’s 120th anniversary church service, held today (Jan. 6), at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, downtown Kingston.

Gov’t Working to Produce Work-Ready Graduates

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Government is working to transform technical schools into strong academies that will better prepare students for the workplace. “The Ministry of Education is on a drive to ensure that our young...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller offers congratulations to newly appointed President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Cecil Dennis Morrison, at a swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House on January 4. At right is Opposition Leader, Mr. Andrew Holness, at centre (background), is Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller offers congratulations to newly appointed President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Cecil Dennis Morrison, at a swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House on January 4. At right is Opposition Leader, Mr. Andrew Holness, at centre (background), is Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller.

PM Assures the Public of Efficient and Accessible Justice System
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

PM Says Gov’t to Continue Justice Reform this Year
Assistant Commissioner in charge of Fire Prevention at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin (2nd right), looks on as Public Relations Officer at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks (right), presents a fire extinguisher to Rochelle McCalla and her children. The family of four lost their home in a blaze that occurred at 22 Mandela Terrace, Kingston 11 on May 26, 2015. They were presented with two fire extinguishers, bed, bed linen, pillows, food items, cash and gift vouchers by the JFB on December 31.
Assistant Commissioner in charge of Fire Prevention at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin (2nd right), looks on as Public Relations Officer at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks (right), presents a fire extinguisher to Rochelle McCalla and her children. The family of four lost their home in a blaze that occurred at 22 Mandela Terrace, Kingston 11 on May 26, 2015. They were presented with two fire extinguishers, bed, bed linen, pillows, food items, cash and gift vouchers by the JFB on December 31.

Jamaica Fire Brigade to Assist Families Affected By Fire
Director General in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Dianne McIntosh (centre), and Head of Section (Cooperation) European Union (EU) Delegation, Achim Schaffert (right), listen to Senior Lecturer, International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, Dr. Stephen Woolcock, at the opening session for a five-day training course on public procurement, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, today (January 4).
Director General in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Dianne McIntosh (centre), and Head of Section (Cooperation) European Union (EU) Delegation, Achim Schaffert (right), listen to Senior Lecturer, International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, Dr. Stephen Woolcock, at the opening session for a five-day training course on public procurement, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, today (January 4).

Public Procurement System Being Strengthened

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Culture

Applications Open for JCDC Culinary Arts Competition

Applications are now being accepted for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Culinary Arts Competition to be held in May. Culinary Arts Development Specialist at JCDC, Paula Thomas Williams, told JIS News that this year’s competition will focus on smart cooking for healthy living and healthy eating on a budget. “A lot of persons are being diagnosed with lifestyle illnesses...
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Technology

Petrojam Moves to Assure the Integrity of Its Gasoline Supplies

With recent reports in the media of contaminated gas in the petrol station distribution network, Petrojam Limited is assuring the public that the gasoline supplied by the refinery to marketing companies meets the Government of Jamaica’s Petroleum Quality Control Act and its regulations. This statement follows reports that high unwashed gum content, which exceeded prescribed levels, was detected at the...
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TransportVision 2030

Transport Authority to Launch Rewards Programme For Public Operators

The Transport Authority (TA) will launch a rewards programme to encourage best practices in the land transportation system this year. The programme will recognise public transportation operators, drivers and conductors at the parish and national levels based on the category of their driver’s licence. Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Transport Authority, Petra-Kene Williams, told JIS News in an...
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Labour

GM of Golden Age Home Calls for More Support from Corporate Jamaica

General Manager of the Vineyard Town Golden Age Home, Laurette Adams-Thomas, is imploring corporate Jamaica to increase  its support of the elderly and destitute. Mrs. Adams-Thomas made the call during an interview with JIS News, following a tour of the Kingston-based facility by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, on December  31. She said some organisations...
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Local Government

Immediate Steps to Be Taken to Protect Retirement Landfill

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, says immediate steps will be taken to secure the Retirement Landfill in St. James from any further illegal activity, following two fires at the municipal waste disposal site over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Minister Arscott made the comment following a tour of the facility on Saturday, (January 2)....
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Newly appointed Minister of Health, the Hon. Horace Dalley
Health & Wellness

Minister of Health Wishes a Speedy Recovery for the More than 4000 Patients Currently in Public Hospitals

Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley is wishing all patients who are presently in public health facilities a speedy recovery as we approach 2016. Minister Dalley says more than four thousand persons will welcome the New Year as patients in Government health facilities across the island. He is assuring them and their families that health workers will continue to give...
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