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The House of Representatives, in addition to it's regular Tuesday Sittings, will be meeting on Wednesdays up to the middle of March. The meetings on Wednesdays will deal with various issues of national importance that were put forward in the Parliament by Government Backbenchers and Oppositions MPs, through private member’s motions.  Last Wednesday the House debated a motion brought by...

As the Government expands facilities for renal dialysis, to make the service more accessible, focus is being placed on training in nephrology, with 13 nurses and three tutors already in Cuba. In addition, 22 dialysis technicians are also in training, as a result of a partnership between the Ministry of Health and the University of Technology (UTech). “During the period...

KINGSTON — As the international community prepares to mark World Wetlands Day on February 2, Jamaicans are once again being urged to protect its wetlands, which serve as a critical source of biodiversity and are of tremendous environmental value to the country. “The wise use and conservation of wetlands, really is an important issue for Jamaica,” said Manager of Public...

The Government is making approximately 200,000 square feet (sq ft) of factory space available for rental to small businesses engaged in manufacturing, as part of initiatives to boost productivity in the sector. “We have under management at the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) 1.9 million sq ft comprising 43 buildings, 21 of which are fully occupied, 14 are partially occupied...

A new 13-member board for the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is now in place, with its appointment effective from January 1, 2011, for a period of three years. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presented the Board on January 28, during a press conference, held at the Montego Bay Tourism Centre, in St. James.   Following the presentation he gave a...

Customs Week Observing Excellence Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has underscored the importance of knowledge and its continuous renewal in maintaining relevance to various periods of time. Addressing the Jamaica Customs bi-annual Information Fair, held in Montego Bay, on Saturday January 29, the National Security Minister expressed the view that the knowledge persons had 20 years ago,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, is appealing to the international community to partner with Jamaica, particularly in relation to strategies for alternative energy sources. “There are so many things that we can learn from you in terms of your strategies to deal with alternative energy,” Mr. Samuda said in his Ministerial Address to the Diplomatic Corps...

A Private Member's motion, seeking the establishment of proper family values and the protection of the nation's children, has been referred to a Joint Select Committee of the House of Representatives for further debate. Minister of Education and Leader of Government Business, Hon. Andrew Holness, while contributing to the motion in Gordon House on Wednesday January 27, said it was...

As part of its continued efforts to reduce road fatalities, the National Road Safety Unit is proposing modernizing the Road Traffic Act, to include restrictions on the use of cell phones and other gadgets by motorists while driving. While there are no statistics speaking directly to the issue, Director of the Unit, Kenute Hare, argues that the cell phone is...

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica is cautioning consumers against excessive use of salt, and to be vigilant when purchasing food items as the salt level may not be properly represented in the labeling. Representatives of the Foundation made the call Wednesday January 26 at the press launch of Heart Month, at the Altamont Court Hotel, New Kingston, under the theme,...

Wigton Wind Farms Limited is inviting Jamaicans interested in wind energy technology to a workshop scheduled for their new training centre, Rose Hill, Manchester on Tuesday February 1. General Manager, Earl Barrett, told JIS News that the workshop will bring participants up to date on wind power generation, wind turbines and establishing a utility type wind generation systems. “We will...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon Karl Samuda, has expressed support for a one year tax break for micro enterprise start-ups, in addition to the recently announced one year rent-free incentive. He was welcoming the inauguration of the Caribbean Microfinance Alliance (CMFA), as he launched the regional body on Thursday January 27, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston....