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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), looking up at a section of the newly painted St. Martin de Porres Primary School in Gordon Town, St. Andrew while conversing with Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Kimo Lim (right), and Chairman of the school Board, Howard Findlator. The painting project was a community outreach effort of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica.

Gordon Town Residents and Korean Community Paint Primary School

Members of the South Korean community in Jamaica joined forces with residents of Gordon Town, St. Andrew, to give the St. Martin De Porres Primary School a much needed facelift. The volunteers painted the exterior walls of the school, injecting...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), is greeted by Chairman of the Special Economic Zone Policy Steering Committee, Patricia Francis, on her arrival at a stakeholders meeting to discuss the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) policy framework, held Wednesday, July 9, at the Ministry’s St. Lucia Avenue offices in New Kingston.

Government to Expedite the Development of Special Economic Zones

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (2nd right), accepts a cheque valued at US1.33 million, for the Sabina Park Lighting project, from Charge de Affairs at the Indian High Commission, H.K. Mohan. The presentation was made during a brief ceremony today (July 10), at Jamaica House. Also in attendance were Chairman, Sabina Park Holdings, Milton Samuda; and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Onika Miller.

Installation of Floodlights at Sabina Park to be Completed This Month

2012 Top Female Achiever, Chedukia Longley, addresses the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers Awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel on July 9. Chedukia was among 27 students, who were recognised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for outstanding achievement in the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) and the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) for 2012 and 2013.

Outstanding PATH Scholars Recognised

Director, Policy and Information Systems, Global Learning Group, Kurt Moses, makes a point, as he addresses the opening ceremony for the Management Institute for National Development’s (MIND) annual Public Sector Leadership Development Conference at the Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 9).

Public Sector Workers Urged to Embrace Innovation

Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu, provides details about the Nationwide Essay Competition, during a Think Tank held recently at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.

12 years ago Justice

Office of Public Defender Stages Essay Competition

The Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is inviting young Jamaicans to enter its Nationwide Essay Competition aimed at making them more aware of their rights. The competition targets young people between the ages of 13 to 25 and participants will compete in two age categories. Speaking with JIS News, Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu, said that his office is...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry. (FILE)

12 years ago Agriculture

Government to Implement $30 Million Drought Mitigation Project

The Government will be implementing a $30 million drought mitigation project for farmers across the island next week, with the input of various agencies and stakeholders. According to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Donovan Stanberry, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is currently listing the needs of the parishes, in collaboration with the Jamaica Agricultural...

Communications and Customer Services Manager at the Transport Authority, Petra-Kene Williams. (FILE)

12 years ago Transport

New Age Requirements for PPVS

The Transport Authority has implemented age requirements for public passenger vehicles (PPVs) under new standards for public land transportation effective July 1. Communications and Customer Services Manager at the Transport Authority, Petra-Kene Williams, told JIS News that several fit and proper criteria have been implemented, aimed at ensuring the safety of the commuting public and that the highest safety standards...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell closed the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 8.

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Government Gives Six-Month Notice to UC Rusal

The Government has issued a formal notice to Russian aluminium company, UC Rusal, of its intention to revoke the special mining rights for its ALPART and Kirkvine refineries, if “bona fide” mining operations do not resume within six months. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, as he closed the 2014/15 Sectoral debate...

12 years ago Commerce

Government Identifies Priority Sectors for Export Growth

Government will be placing focus on a few priority sectors under phase two of the National Export Strategy (NES) as it looks to improve the country’s exports. Emphasis will be placed on areas such as agro processing/agribusiness, mining, film and animation, information technology-enabled services, and manufacturing. This was announced by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, as he...

Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP interacting with performers from International Youth Fellowship (IYF) during the launch of the revitalised Jamaica Festival in June.

12 years ago Culture

Seventh Day Adventist Church Joins Revitalised Emancipation Celebrations

The Jamaica Union Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church has accepted the invitation of the Ministry of Youth and Culture to participate in the celebration of Emancipation as part of the revitalised Jamaica Festival. Emancipation Day, celebrated on August 1, commemorates the abolition of slavery in Jamaica in 1834. Seventh Day Adventist Churches across Jamaica will hold vigils beginning...

Sections of the York Town to Milk River road in Clarendon, which was recently upgraded with support from the Jamaica Emergency Employment Project (JEEP). Under the project, which included the cutting of verges, among other things, more than 70 persons were employed.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Project in Milk River Gets Support from JEEP

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is undertaking several projects on the island’s south coast, aimed at beautifying the area as well as creating employment for Jamaicans. One such initiative is the $4 million beautification project at Milk River and the surrounding areas in Clarendon. The project, which was implemented by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), received funding...