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President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths (centre), addresses a JIS Think Tank on September 8, where she highlighted activities for International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day on Saturday, September 16. She is flanked by First Vice President, Clarence Frater (left) and Second Vice President, Kelvin Thomas.
President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths (centre), addresses a JIS Think Tank on September 8, where she highlighted activities for International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day on Saturday, September 16. She is flanked by First Vice President, Clarence Frater (left) and Second Vice President, Kelvin Thomas.

Civil Servants to Clean Beaches in Discovery Bay

The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) is inviting members of the public to participate in its beach cleanup activity on International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day on Saturday, September 16. The JCSA, through its Brown’s Town Chapter, will be partnering with...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the reopening ceremony for the Broadleaf Health Centre,in Manchester Central, on August 22.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the reopening ceremony for the Broadleaf Health Centre,in Manchester Central, on August 22.

Orchard Project to be Established in Broadleaf, Manchester
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 5).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 5).

All Parish Capitals Outfitted with Free Public Wi-Fi
Portmore-based Youth Advocate, Claudine Duncan (right, back row), shares a moment with graduates of the Naggo Head Infant School in St. Catherine, during the school-leaving exercise held at the institution on Thursday (June 29).
Portmore-based Youth Advocate, Claudine Duncan (right, back row), shares a moment with graduates of the Naggo Head Infant School in St. Catherine, during the school-leaving exercise held at the institution on Thursday (June 29).

Communities Urged to Band Together to Protect Children
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement during the Sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 27). Listening (from left) are the Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement during the Sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 27). Listening (from left) are the Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

PM Announces Community Infrastructure Upgrade

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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaks at the Canterbury Community Development Project’s launch on June 15 at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre.
CommunityDevelopment

Canterbury Residents Look Forward to Completion of Multipurpose Community Centre

Residents of Canterbury in Montego Bay, St. James, are eagerly awaiting the completion of the multimillion-dollar community development project that is slated to take place within their community by next year. The $40-million initiative, dubbed the Canterbury Community Development Project, will see the construction of a multipurpose community centre at the entrance of the community, which will be used for...
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State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister West, Hon. Homer Davis, addresses the launch of the Canterbury Community Development Project held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St James on Thursday (June 15).
CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

$40-Million Transformation Project for Canterbury

The Community of Canterbury in Montego Bay, St. James, is slated to benefit from a multimillion-dollar transformation project aimed at strengthening the community’s resilience and promoting sustainable urbanisation. The approximately $40-million initiative, dubbed the Canterbury Community Development Project, was officially launched on Thursday (June 15) at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre. It is being made possible through a collaboration involving...
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Community Development Coordinator, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Yanique Rodgers.
Community

SRC Helps Community-Based Social Enterprises

More community-based social enterprises are benefiting from the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Community Development Programme. Community Development Coordinator, Yanique Rodgers, informed JIS News that the initiative aims to empower persons to transform local materials into usable products to maintain a sustainable livelihood. “We (SRC) have a wealth of knowledge and experience in several areas specifically related to agro-processing, and we...
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Parents and adults supervise children from the Pembroke Hall community in St. Andrew, while they play in the reopened Wellness Park, which was renovated by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. The park was officially reopened on Friday (May 12).
Community

Residents of Pembroke Hall Get Wellness Park

Residents of Pembroke Hall in St. Andrew North Western have been provided with an additional facility to engage in physical activities, following the official reopening of a wellness park in the area. The park was renovated at a cost of approximately $16 million and officially handed over by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, during a ceremony...
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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (left), presents a tablet computer and Universal Service Fund (USF)-branded water bottle to student of St. Mary’s Preparatory and Kindergarten School in Montpelier, St. James, Sudania Barrett, on April 20. The occasion was the official commissioning ceremony for newly installed Wi-Fi service in Mount Carey, St. James. Wi-Fi service was also commissioned in the neighbouring community of Maroon Town. Sharing the moment is USF Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes.
CommunityTechnology

Residents of Maroon Town and Mount Carey in St. James Receive Free Wi-Fi Service

Approximately 1,200 residents of Maroon Town and Mount Carey in St. James now have access to free Wi-Fi service, thanks to the Universal Service Fund (USF). The facility, which was officially commissioned on April 20, has been provided as part of the USF’s Community Wi-Fi Programme, which aims to increase Internet access across Jamaica’s 63 constituencies and allow for greater...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Sherlock Community Cultural Centre in Kingston, on Thursday (April 20). Other participants are Councillor, Chancery Division, Duane Smith; Chief Executive Officer, Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, W. Billy Heaven, and President, Sherlock Citizens Association, Toushane Green.
CommunityCultureFinance & Public Service

Residents of Sherlock Crescent Get Community Cultural Centre

Residents of Sherlock Crescent in Kingston are already feeling the benefits of the recently established Sherlock Community Cultural Centre, which is serving as a vital resource facility, while promoting closer bonds among the citizens. The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, as part of its mandate to support national cultural and educational initiatives, provided $49 million for the...
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