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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director, Maura Barry Boyle (centre); and Chairman of the National Water Commission (NWC), Senator Aubyn Hill (right) sign a grant agreement between the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the NWC for the financing of the energy efficiency and renewable energy project at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on September 14. Observing the signing are (from left) Communication Specialist in the Ministry, Winsome Christie; President, NWC, Mark Barnett and NWC Legal Officer, Soraya Williams.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director, Maura Barry Boyle (centre); and Chairman of the National Water Commission (NWC), Senator Aubyn Hill (right) sign a grant agreement between the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the NWC for the financing of the energy efficiency and renewable energy project at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on September 14. Observing the signing are (from left) Communication Specialist in the Ministry, Winsome Christie; President, NWC, Mark Barnett and NWC Legal Officer, Soraya Williams.

NWC Signs Grant Agreement for Energy Efficiency Project

The National Water Commission (NWC) has signed a US$1-million grant agreement with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to help fund a one-year energy efficiency and renewable energy project. The objective of the initiative is to improve energy...
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), greets Director of the Centre of Innovation in Mathematics Teaching at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, Professor David Burghes (centre). Occasion was a press briefing to present the findings of a study on improving students’ performance in mathematics at the primary school level in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), at The Mico University College on September 13. At right is Pro-Chancellor of The Mico University College, Professor Neville Ying.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), greets Director of the Centre of Innovation in Mathematics Teaching at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, Professor David Burghes (centre). Occasion was a press briefing to present the findings of a study on improving students’ performance in mathematics at the primary school level in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), at The Mico University College on September 13. At right is Pro-Chancellor of The Mico University College, Professor Neville Ying.

Education Ministry Welcomes Study to Improve Performance in Mathematics
Chief Justice, Hon. Mrs. Zaila McCalla (centre); and President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison (4th left), share a moment with newly appointed judges after they were sworn into higher office during a ceremony at King’s House on September 13, 2016. They are (from left) Her Honour Judith A. Pusey; Pamela Margot Mason; the Hon. Justice Paulette A. Williams; the Hon. Justice Carol C. Edwards; Her Hon. Sonya M. Wint-Blair; Her Hon. Stephanie A. Jackson Haisley; and Her Hon. Carolyn Tie. (FILE)
Chief Justice, Hon. Mrs. Zaila McCalla (centre); and President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison (4th left), share a moment with newly appointed judges after they were sworn into higher office during a ceremony at King’s House on September 13, 2016. They are (from left) Her Honour Judith A. Pusey; Pamela Margot Mason; the Hon. Justice Paulette A. Williams; the Hon. Justice Carol C. Edwards; Her Hon. Sonya M. Wint-Blair; Her Hon. Stephanie A. Jackson Haisley; and Her Hon. Carolyn Tie. (FILE)

Seven Judges Appointed to Higher Office
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Her Honour Judith A. Pusey takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath as the country’s first Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, during a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on September 13.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Her Honour Judith A. Pusey takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath as the country’s first Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, during a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on September 13.

Judith Pusey Sworn in as First Chief Parish Court Judge
(Front, right-left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, receives a cheque of JMD $9,995
(Front, right-left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, receives a cheque of JMD $9,995

Grange: UNESCO to spend JMD$10 Million on Development Projects

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a recent community sensitisation session at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.
Justice

Lotto Scamming Must be Denounced – Minister Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says lotto scamming must be strongly denounced and those who see it fit to make the crime an occupation should be ostracised and frowned upon. “Lottery scamming preys on one of the most vulnerable populations – the elderly,” he pointed out. “Lotto scamming is criminal. Quite frankly, if we know anybody engaging in lotto...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses today’s (September 14), post-Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, in St. Andrew.
CommerceInformation

Cabinet Approves Contract to Expand BPO Sector

Cabinet has approved several multimillion-dollar contracts for expansion of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, and for infrastructural work across the island. They include a US$5-million contract to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), for foundation works for some 63,000 square feet of BPO space in the Montego Bay Free Zone, St. James. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange shares a moment with members of Jamaica’s team to the Rio Olympic Games at a welcome reception held last evening at the Norman Manley International Airport. (From left) Christania Williams, Stephenie Ann McPherson, Shericka Jackson, Elaine Thompson, Julian Forte and Megan Simmonds. The moment was also shared with Patrick King, Director, Customer Solutions at Digicel, Gabrielle Banbury-Kelly, Acting Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at the National Commercial Bank and Dr. Warren Blake, President of the Jamaica Administrative Athletic Association (JAAA).
Sport

Grange Welcomes Rio Stars, Pledges to Work Towards Providing First Class Facilities for Athletes

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has welcomed several members of Jamaica’s contingent to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games who arrived at Norman Manley International Airport last night (Tuesday). The returning delegation included: Elaine Thompson (Gold 100m, Gold 200m, Silver 4x100m); Christania Williams (Silver 4x100m); Shericka Jackson (Bronze 400, Silver 4x400m); Stephenie Ann McPherson...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on September 13. Seated (at left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)
CommunityParliamentPrime Minister

Steps Being Taken to Address Issues at FCJ

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the necessary steps are being taken to address issues raised by the Auditor General in its report on the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ). Addressing the House of Representatives on September 13, Mr. Holness said the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of the FCJ has been charged to implement the recommendations...
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Public Relations Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Deleen Powell, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’.
EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

Jamaicans Urged to Properly Dispose of Waste

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging persons to adopt responsible solid waste management and disposal practices. Speaking with JIS News, Public Relations Officer at NEPA, Deleen Powell, noted that many persons are of the perception that it’s okay to just throw garbage on the ground if a bin is not readily available. She said there is also...
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Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Mr. Richard Byles, addresses the monthly press briefing at the Sagicor head office in New Kingston on September 13.
Finance & Public Service

EPOC Co-Chair Highlights Importance of Public-Sector Reform

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, has highlighted the importance of Cabinet approving an implementation plan this month for the public-sector reform process. Mr. Byles, making a presentation at the monthly EPOC press briefing at the Sagicor building in New Kingston, yesterday (September 13), said this is a structural benchmark to be achieved under Jamaica’s Extended Fund...
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Foreign Affairs

EU Delegation in Jamaica Appoints New Head

Malgorzata Wasilewska has been appointed as Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands. Ms. Wasilewska who assumed duties this week has extensive experience working on issues relating to democracy, organizational governance, strategic planning, human rights, conflict prevention, peace building and security with several international development organizations including the EU,...
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