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Upper sixth form student at the American International School of Kingston (AISK), Brandon Chin Loy (left), assists Jodi Porter, fellow participant in the Student Programme for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE), to drill holes into a metal plate hub for a wind turbine they were designing. Brandon was one of four Jamaican high school students to participate in the regional programme, put on by the Caribbean Science Foundation, from July 18 to August 14, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill campus.

Jamaican Student Excels in Regional Science Programme

Filled with a passion for engineering and a vision of a sustainable future for Jamaica, 17-year-old Brandon Chin Loy has already tasked himself with the responsibility of developing innovative ways to create environmentally friendly sources of energy. “With the pace...

Executive Director of the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), Dr. Donna Powell-Wilson (2nd left), signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the CCCJ and the Jamaica Theological Seminary (JTS), which will enable community colleges to offer a bachelor degree in Social Work. The signing ceremony was held on October 8, at the JTS campus on Constant Spring Road in Kingston. Looking on (from left are): Principal of the Montego Bay Community College, Dr. Angela Samuels-Harris; Academic Dean at the JTS, David Pearson; and President of the Jamaica Theological Seminary (JTS), Rev. Dr. Garnett Roper.

Community Colleges to Offer Social Work Degree Programme

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (third right); Chairman of Hospiten Group, Dr. Luis Cobiella (centre) and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr.
Wykeham McNeill (third left), prepare to cut the ribbon to officially open a
$2.3 billion state-of-the-art private hospital in Rosehall, St. James, on Thursday, October 8. The facility was established by the Spanish owned group, Hospiten, and will serve Jamaican and overseas patients. Others (from
left) are: Pedro Luis Cobiella, Diana Cobiella, Juan Jose Hernandez and Dr.
Rafael Cobiella. — Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (third right); Chairman of Hospiten Group, Dr. Luis Cobiella (centre) and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (third left), prepare to cut the ribbon to officially open a $2.3 billion state-of-the-art private hospital in Rosehall, St. James, on Thursday, October 8. The facility was established by the Spanish owned group, Hospiten, and will serve Jamaican and overseas patients. Others (from left) are: Pedro Luis Cobiella, Diana Cobiella, Juan Jose Hernandez and Dr. Rafael Cobiella.

Jamaica Moving Ahead In Health Tourism – Minister McNeill

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (left); and Vice Governor of the Japanese City of Tottori Prefecture, Akio Hayashi, shake hands while exchanging copied of the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the twinning of the parish with Tottori Prefecture. The signing took place on Thursday (October 8), at the Westmoreland Parish Church Hall in Savana-la-Mar.

Westmoreland Signs Twinning Agreement With Tottori Prefecture In Japan

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), listens as Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Wharves Limited, Grantley Stephenson, provides an update on the progress of work on the construction of a 160,000-square foot Total Logistics Facility at Newport West, Kingston, during a tour on October 7.

Logistics Hub Is Alive and Well – Hylton

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Pays Tribute to Trade Unionist Hopeton Caven

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has described trade unionist and former Senator, Hopeton Caven as a pioneer in the representation of workers and a distinguished son of Jamaica whose strong belief in his country propelled him to a life of public service. “The Trade Union Congress provided the vehicle through which Hopeton Caven gave a lifetime of dedicated service to...

10 years ago Culture

Jamaicans to Observe 150th Anniversary of the Morant Bay Uprising on October 11th

The Ministry of Youth and Culture has partnered with the St Thomas 150th Planning Committee to host the 150th Anniversary of the Morant Bay Uprising, this Sunday, October 11, 2015. Hundreds of residents from communities in St Thomas are expected to participate in the Paul Bogle and Martyrs March from Stony Gut, birth place of National Hero, the Right Excellent...

10 years ago Commerce

BSJ Launches Sporting Equipment Standards

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has developed standards for sporting goods and equipment, aimed at reducing the likelihood of serious accidents on the playfield and promoting safety in sports in school. They are the Jamaican Standard Specification for the safety and performance of football goals; and the Jamaican Standard Specification for Children’s playground and associated equipment. Minister of Industry,...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (seated), tests out one of 10 computers in the new computer centre at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Mobile Reserve. The $ 3 million facility, established through funding from the Universal Service Fund (USF), was officially handed over yesterday (October 7), at the unit’s Deanery Road premises in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: State Minister in the Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson; portfolio Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting .

10 years ago National Security

Mobile Reserve Gets $3 Million Computer Centre

A $3 million computer centre, outfitted with Wi-Fi access, was officially handed over to the Mobile Reserve of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Wednesday (October 7). The facility is equipped with 10 computers, a printer, a projector and a screen, and will be used as a training centre for officers, facilitate report and statement writing, as well as research and...

Managing Director of Central Wastewater Treatment Company (CWTC) Limited, Keith Goodison, addresses a JIS Think Tank on October 7.

10 years ago Environment

Soapberry Operator Looking At Providing Treated Water For Irrigation

The Central Wastewater Treatment Company (CWTC) Limited, which operates the Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Catherine, is looking into the feasibility of making treated water from the plant available for irrigation purposes. This was disclosed by Managing Director of CWTC Limited, Keith Goodison, at a JIS Think Tank on October 7. “We’re doing a study and we expect to...

10 years ago Sport

Prime Minister Welcomes Reconstruction of Running Track at G.C. Foster College

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has welcomed the reconstruction of the running track at the G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport in Angels, St. Catherine, which was undertaken at a cost of approximately $171 million by German manufacturer, BSW Regupol. Mrs. Simpson Miller also hailed the college’s contribution to the training of world class Jamaican...

10 years ago National Security

USF Funds Project to Link 73 Police Stations

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is funding a project to provide Wide Area Network connectivity for 73 police stations and facilities across the island, at a cost of $7 million. This islandwide broadband fibre-optic network, being put in by FLOW, will provide interconnectivity and Internet across the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) facilities. This will allow officers to share information and...