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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), looks at the temperature log for students of Seaward Primary & Junior High School in Kingston during a visit to the institution on Tuesday (January 5). Looking on (from left) are Principal, Arlene Thomas; Education Officer, Ricardo Kennedy; Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Dasmine Kennedy; and Security Guard at the school, Garfield Gordon (right).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), looks at the temperature log for students of Seaward Primary & Junior High School in Kingston during a visit to the institution on Tuesday (January 5). Looking on (from left) are Principal, Arlene Thomas; Education Officer, Ricardo Kennedy; Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Dasmine Kennedy; and Security Guard at the school, Garfield Gordon (right).

Minister Williams Pleased With Measures To Facilitate Face-To-Face Classes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says she is satisfied with the measures put in place at schools to facilitate face-to-face classes. “I’m pleased with the care that I see. They have been careful. You can see...
The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.
The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.

Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, An Inspiration To Entrepreneurs – JBDC CEO
The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.
The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.

Governor-General’s Statement on the passing of the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ, CD, Hon. LLD
The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.
The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.

The JHTA Mourns Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ
The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.
The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.

“Butch” Stewart’s Passing Is A Loss Of International Significance – Mayor Leeroy Williams

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World Travel Awards founder Graham Cooke, Sandals Resorts International chairman Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, and Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett celebrate at the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala ceremony 2020 in the Bahamas.
TourismTribute

Tourism Minister Mourns the Passing of Tourism Icon Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart

Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep sadness at the passing of tourism stalwart Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart. “Butch was truly an icon and innovator, philanthropist and perhaps the greatest marketer tourism has ever seen. Sandals is indeed the largest and most enduring brand created by a Caribbean entrepreneur in tourism and arguably the world today and the standard by...
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CoronavirusEducation

Students Take On A COVID-19 Easter Term

The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) would like to wish all students and stakeholders a prosperous and productive year. Notwithstanding the challenges faced last term, it is paramount that, as students, we reflect on the previous term and seek ways to improve our educational practices. We commend the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MoEYI) for their efforts made thus...
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(Centre): Charles Johnson, Commissioned Land Surveyor, receives his survey plan, which is the first to be examined within the new Digital Submission of Survey Plans platform from Dr. Glendon G. Newsome, Senior Director, Surveys and Mapping on December 2, 2020. Also in photo (L-R) Edwards Chambers, Manager, Plan Examination and Certification; Milton Saunders, Manager, Mapping Services; and Cynthia Edwards, Manager, Cadastral Mapping.
Environment

National Land Agency launches Digital Submission of Survey Plans and Cadastral Maps platform

Effective Monday, January 4, 2021, Commissioned Land Surveyors will have the opportunity to submit their survey plans digitally for examination. The National Land Agency’s new online platform will allow surveyors, who intend to submit for certification, plans with ten (10) lots or more to submit their plans without having to visit our Office. The Digital Submission of Survey Plans and...
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Acting Assistant Commissioner and Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks.
Local Government

JFB Encourages Persons To Report Leaking Fire Hydrants

Acting Assistant Commissioner and Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is encouraging Jamaicans to report any leaking fire hydrants in their communities. “Once you see water coming from a hydrant, go into the nearest fire station or call the nearest fire station and report it. You can also call us...
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