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Grade Four teacher at the Schoolfield Primary and Infant School, in St. Elizabeth, Leonie McKenzie, encourages her students to read during one her teaching sessions at the school.

Schoolfield Primary Making Major Strides in Literacy

Schoolfield Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth has been making major strides in improving literacy among the students. The school has received special commendation from Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, having moved from an average of 31...

Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna. (FILE)

Wortley Home Wards Temporarily Relocated

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robison (right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of Maynex Technology Limited, Harlo Mayne, demonstrates the operation of the H2 Flex, which converts water into hydrogen gas. Occasion was the official opening of the Jamaica Alternative Energy Expo at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on June 29.

US$200 Million Invested in Renewable Energy Projects

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), examines a human skeleton model. Occasion was the formal handing over of science equipment valued at US$8,000 by the EU, to eight primary and secondary schools, during a ceremony held at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on June 29. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Student at Bull Bay All Age School, St. Thomas; Amoya Farquharson; Teacher at Seward Primary and Junior High, Kingston, Tracey Chambers; Student at Yallahs High School, St. Thomas, Allanno Fyffe; Student of Greater Portmore High School, St. Catherine, Rashae Hedghill; Student of Carron Hall High School, St. Mary, Brandy Bedward; Trade Officer, Delegation of the EU to Jamaica, Koenraad Burie; and Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley.

EU Outfits Science Labs at Eight Primary and Secondary Schools

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of St. James, Steve McGregor, emphasizes a point as he addresses the closing ceremony of the 23rd annual Montego Cooperative Credit Union’s Schools Academic Quiz at the Cornwall College Chapel on Thursday (June 26).

Improving Parenting Key- SSP McGregor

11 years ago JusticeVision 2030

Copyright Law to Boost Investment in Creative Industries – Senator Golding

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says the new copyright law will provide incentive for further development of the country’s creative industries. He made the comment as he closed the debate on the Copyright (Amendment) Act in the Senate on Friday, June 26. The Bill was passed with six amendments. Senator Golding said the legislation is an important...

11 years ago Commerce

Huge Jump in SMEs – JMA President

Jamaica has seen a surge of new businesses opening up, particularly in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME ) sector , with the Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) adding over 60 new members over the last couple of years, according to its newly elected President, Mr. Metry Seaga. Mr. Seaga was speaking in an interview with JIS News shortly after he...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, with the proud group of Anchovy High School students who won the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) science competition in the 16 to 18 age category. The students pictured (from left) are: Tarique Jackson; Tyshon Wolf; Matthew Smith; and Kijori Harris. Minister Paulwell presented the winning trophy to the boys during the PCJ Schools Energy Programme awards ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on June 26.

11 years ago Technology

Government to Resume Net Billing Arrangement

The Government is expected to resume its net billing arrangement in another two to three weeks. This is according to Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who is encouraging more persons to get on board and make this worthwhile investment. “I have issued so far over 300 licences to enable Jamaicans who want to establish their...

11 years ago Culture

CDA Launches Emergency Readiness Competition for Children’s Homes

The Child Development Agency (CDA) has launched a ‘Safe Homes Emergency Readiness Competition’, aimed at ensuring the protection of children in State Care, during emergencies and disasters. Under the theme: ‘Emergency Preparedness...Our Priority’, the competition, which will run from July 1 to 30, invites the island’s 56 residential childcare facilities to prepare their own disaster plans. “With over 4,000 children...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), tries out the ‘Fuel Finder’ application developed by young technology entrepreneur, Garfield Coke. The app, which lists gas stations in the island, and quotes prices, services offered, among other things, was recently showcased at a Start-up Jamaica exposition held in Kingston.

11 years ago Technology

Fuel Finder Helping Motorists Save at the Pumps

Imagine, with just a tap of your phone, having a list of all gas stations in Jamaica, their locations, and the cheapest and most up-to-date fuel prices. This has been made possible by young entrepreneur, Garfield Coke, through his innovation dubbed ‘Fuel Finder’, which was recently showcased at a Start-Up Jamaica exposition held in Kingston. A must-have application (app) for...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (right), presents an award to Donna Wilson of the St. James Parish Council’s Administration Department, in recognition of her 35 years of service to the Municipality. The presentation took place on June 25, at the inaugural St. James Parish Council staff awards ceremony, held at the Seawind Beach Club in Montego Bay.

11 years ago Local Government

Long Serving Members Honoured By St. James Parish Council

More than 50 persons who have served the St. James Parish Council for up to 40 years were recognized at a staff awards ceremony, held at the Seawind Beach Blub in Montego Bay, on June 25. Lifeguard, Neville Campbell, was awarded for being the longest serving employee, with 40 years of unbroken service. The awardees were drawn from the Administrative,...

Champion students and teachers from Little Bay All Age School, in Westmoreland, are presented with the coveted National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Trophy by Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (left), at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) western Jamaica ‘Clean School Competition’ awards presentation ceremony, held at Hollis Lynch Hall, Montego Bay, on June 26. From left are: Adonte Lindsay, Oraldino Small; teacher, Mrs. Cleopatra Miller-Vacciana; Assauna-Chae Donaldson, Courtney-Ann Jackson, and teacher, Miss Marsha Davis.

11 years ago Local Government

Little Bay All Age Wins Clean School Competition

Little Bay All Age School, in Westmoreland, is the overall champion in the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) western Jamaica ‘Clean School Competition’. The school emerged overall champions from a field of 41 competitors from the parishes of Trelawny, St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland, taking top honours for their solar water heater project, which landed them the coveted NSWMA...