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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), addresses members of the diplomatic community yesterday (Feb. 11), during a meeting at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Smart Policing a Central Strategy in Crime Fighting

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will continue to employ the smart policing approach as a means of reducing crime in the country. Mr. Bunting said the strategy, which is a combination of...

Attorney General, Hon Patrick Atkinson (right), addressing journalists at Thursday’s (February 12) media briefing at Jamaica House. Listening keenly is Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

Williams and Tufton are Still Members of the Senate – Attorney General

Principal of the Holland High School in Martha Brae, Trelawny, Pauline Reid, hails the achievements of the institution, which opened in 2005.

Holland High Principal Hails Improvement in Student Achievement

Chair of the Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE) Canada, Diana Burke (right), hands over cheques to Director, Sector Support Services, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Michelle Campbell (left), at the office of the ECC in downtown Kingston, on February 12.

ECC Gets $4 Million to Assist Early Childhood Institutions

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left) along with Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right); Head of Delegation, European Union to Jamaica, Her Excellency Paola Amadei (second right); and Polish Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Piotr Kaszuba, examine the Partnership Plaque, which gives a pictorial representation of the Jamaica-EU relationship over the last 40 years. Occasion was the launch of the 40th anniversary of Jamaica-EU partnership celebrations, held at Jamaica House on February 12.

Prime Minister Lauds EU for Contributing to Country’s Development

11 years ago Information

Improvement in Jamaica’s Press Freedom Ranking A Significant Achievement, Says Falconer

Information Minister Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer says the “Jamaica has reaped a good reward” with its improved ranking in the World Press Freedom Index. Commenting on the release today of the 2015 World Press Freedom Index compiled by ‘Reporters Without Borders’ which ranks Jamaica in 9th place, Senator Falconer said: “being among the top ten countries worldwide in terms of...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts Risden (right), makes a point during a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 11. At left is Director of the Occupational, Safety and Health Department in the Ministry, Mr. Robert Chung.

11 years ago Labour

OSH Bill to be Tabled Next Fiscal Year

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts Risden, says the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill is top priority, and will be tabled in Parliament during the next legislative year. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on February 11, the Permanent Secretary said the Bill is very important for the Ministry,...

General Manager at Self Start Fund, Sezvin Hamilton.

11 years ago Commerce

Self Start Fund to Lend $5 Billion to MSMEs

The Self Start Fund (SSF) is projecting to lend approximately $5 billion to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over the next four years, as part of continued efforts to facilitate the growth and viability of the sector, promote entrepreneurship and create jobs. Speaking with JIS News, General Manager of the SSF, Sezvin Hamilton, informed that over the period, the...

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

11 years ago Information

Message from Senator the Hon Sandrea Falconer, Minister Without Portfolio (Information), Office of the PM – In Observance of World Radio Day

Jamaica joins with other nations around the globe in observing World Radio Day, an initiative of the United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The theme of World Radio Day 2015 is ‘Youth and Radio’. It recognizes the fact that youth make up more than half of the people on Planet Earth. This significant demographic is not always adequately...

Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Senator K.D. Knight (centre), pointing out features of the $100 million Festival Marketplace to be constructed in Downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are: Director at the UDC, Ralston Hyman and General Manager, Desmond Malcolm. Occasion was a media briefing, held at the Corporation’s Downtown offices, on February 10.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

$100 Million Festival Marketplace To Be Built Downtown

The redevelopment of downtown Kingston is moving apace, with the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) set to undertake major projects, including the $100 million construction of a Festival Marketplace. “We are putting in a Festival Marketplace for entertainment and restaurants. What we want to do is to return life to downtown Kingston after 5’0 clock in the evenings,” Chairman of the...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

TAJ’s New Revenue Information System a Reality

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) this morning implemented phase one of its new Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS). The February 9, 2015 rollout involves operating General Consumption (GCT), Special Consumption Tax (SCT), Guest Accommodation Room Tax (GART) and Telephone Call Tax (TCT) activities on the new system. The other tax types will continue to be processed on the previous system for...

Director of Prevention and Outreach at the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), Marion Scott.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

More Jamaican Women Using Contraceptives

The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) is reporting an increase in contraceptive use among Jamaican women. The most recent statistics show that 85 per cent of women have used a contraceptive method and up to 88 per cent use it regardless of educational level. The data also show that 73 per cent of women in a union are using contraceptives....