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The logo for Phase Two of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Rural Economic Development Initiative (JSIF-REDI II).

177 Applications Received For Grant Funding Under JSIF-REDI II

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has received 177 applications from small and medium-sized enterprises in the agriculture and tourism sectors for grant funding, under phase two of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II). Project Manager for REDI II...

The Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police, Gary McKenzie, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 14).

JCF Calls On Motorists To Exercise Caution On Roadways

Principal/Director of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (centre), addresses a recent JIS Think Tank. She is flanked by Project Manager for the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Daintyann Barrett Smith (left); and Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Special Education Unit, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Sharon Anderson Morgan.

35 Principals Trained In Inclusive School Leadership

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the 2019 National Youth Awards for Excellence ceremony. (File Photo)

PM Hails Nation’s Youth For Contribution To Development

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a ceremony at the National Irrigation Commission's New Forrest Office in Manchester on December 11 to hand over equipment valued at $29 million to the NIC and the Water Resources Authority (WRA) under the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP).

Agriculture Ministry Increasing The Use Of Solar Energy To Power Irrigation Schemes

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change Hon. Pearnel Charles Junior celebrates with Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Magna Rewards, Lee’s Food Fair and NEPA on the successful launch of the National Supermarket Plastic Recyclables drop off centre programme. Looking on are: L-R- Kashta Graham, Project Manager, Plastic Waste Minimization Project, Lisa Kirkland, Manager, Pollution Monitoring and Assessment Branch, NEPA, Patrick Lee of Lee’s Food Fair Ltd., Jonathan Beckford, Logistics Officer and Candice Ming, Public Relations Manager of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Avadawn Weir, Accounts Manager, and Sereta Thompson, Senior Accounts Manager of Magna Rewards

5 years ago Environment

Supermarket Plastic Recyclables Drop Off Programme Launched

On December 9, 2020, the Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) collaborated with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and Magna Rewards Jamaica Ltd. to launch a Supermarket Plastic Recyclables Drop Off Programme. The programme was launched by Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lee’s Food Fair...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda

5 years ago Labour

Labour Minister Says More Emphasis Must Be Placed On Training

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, is calling on Jamaicans to place more emphasis on training as the country continues its recovery efforts from the devastating impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a virtual Productivity Forum recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, Mr. Samuda highlighted issues the coronavirus has brought to Jamaica’s productive...

5 years ago Water

“Pay For It Or Lose It”…NWC Massive Disconnection Drive Now In Effect

The National Water Commission (NWC) is making good on its warning, as it has started enforcing a massive and widespread disconnection drive to collect outstanding payments from customers who have arrears with the utility company. Having facilitated write-off arrangements earlier this year with fewer than 10,000 customers taking up these offers, the NWC is now declaring that it will not...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), points to the free public Wi-Fi sign which was unveiled for the service that has been established in Port Antonio. The internet hotspot was launched on December 11. Sharing the moment (from left) are: Port Antonio Mayor, Councillor Paul Thompson; Eastern Portland Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz; and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes.

5 years ago Technology

Public Wi-Fi Hotspot Established In Port Antonio

Portland’s capital, Port Antonio, now boasts a free and secured internet access zone, following the launch of a public Wi-Fi hotspot in the town’s square on December 11. The Wi-Fi zone was launched by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Eastern Portland Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; and...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), in discussion with fish vendor at the Old Harbour Bay fishing beach,in St. Catherine, Joan Bailey, during a recent tour of the facility.

5 years ago Fisheries

Gov’t Negotiating Insurance Coverage For Fisherfolk

The Government is taking steps to provide insurance coverage for the island’s fisherfolk. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry has met with two major insurance firms to finalize plans for the provision of health and general coverage. “We have started the process. It is work in progress, and the response is encouraging,” he further advised....

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Fourth Quarter Tax Payments due December 15

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that quarterly Income Tax/Statutory Payments are due on December 15, 2020. Additionally, monthly Statutory Deductions are due on December 14 respectively for the following: -Estimated Corporate Income Tax (4th quarter) -Self Employed Statutory Payments (4th quarter) -Statutory Deductions (S01) for November Business persons are being encouraged to use TAJ’s online service option...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Seaforth Primary School in St. Thomas, on December 11.

5 years ago Education

Education Minister Urges Well-Thinikng Jamaicans To Adhere To COVID-19 Safeguards

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging well-thinking Jamaicans to adhere to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection prevention protocols, in order to curtail transmission and not jeopardize the resumption of face-to-face classes for students and teachers. Mrs. Williams, who spoke with JIS News following the presentation of tablet computers at Seaforth Primary School in St. Thomas on...