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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), engages with fishermen, Charles Moodie (second right) and Harold Lindsay (right), at a ceremony for the presentation of vouchers to fisherfolk in St. Catherine, who have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The function was held on Wednesday (December 8) at the Old Harbour Bay Baptist Church in St. Catherine. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Courtney Cole.

83 Fishers In St. Catherine Receive Support Under COVID Incentive Scheme

Eighty-three fishers operating at four fishing beaches in St. Catherine have received vouchers valued at $30,000 each to purchase gear and equipment. The beaches are Hellshire, Hunts Bay, Port Henderson, and Old Harbour Bay. The fishers are the first recipients...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the virtual launch of the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project, today (December 10).

Project Launched By PM To Increase Agricultural Production In St. Catherine And Clarendon

Epidemiologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung.

Epidemiologist Highlights Plan To Reduce Cancer Deaths By 25 Per Cent

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 9).

Another 150 JUTC Buses To Benefit From Oil Filtration System

Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley

Style Jamaica To Showcase Local Fashion, Craft And Music

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), displays cheque for over $2 million handed over by the JPS Foundation to pay the examination fees of 514 students registered to sit the CSEC Industrial Technology (Electrical) examination in 2021. The handover of the cheque to the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) was held at the JPS head office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (December 9). She is assisted by (from second left) Examinations Officer, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ), OEC, Tanjay Holmes; Deputy Chairman of Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) Foundation, Ramsay McDonald and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), JPS, Michel Gantios.

5 years ago Education

JPS Foundation Pays Exam Fees For CSEC Students

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company Foundation has paid the examination fees of 514 students registered to sit the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Industrial Technology (Electrical) examination in 2021. The cheque for more than $2 million was handed over by the Foundation to the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), at the JPS head office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (December...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the Life Store Wellness Boutique in the SuperValu Towne Centre on Constant Spring Road in Kingston. Sharing the moment is Director of the Boutique, Natalie Murray. The store was officially opened on Wednesday December 9, 2020.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Opening Of Wellness Store Welcomed By Health Ministry

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, has commended the operators of the Life Store Wellness Boutique for taking the bold step in opening a business that is focused on improving the health and well-being of citizens. The State Minister was speaking at the opening of the store located in the SuperValu Towne...

5 years ago Tourism

Tourism Director Says Investment In Health And Safety Protocols Will Pay Off

Director of Tourism, Donovan White, says Jamaica should have no problem regaining its status as a first-choice destination considering the investment the Government has made in strengthening its health and safety protocols. Mr. White, in a recent interview with JIS News, said that the post-coronavirus (COVID-19) era will be kind to the destinations that have taken the time to ensure...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Police Civilian Oversight Authority

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Merger Of PCOA And PSC Still On

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the merger of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) remains a priority. He said that the amalgamation of the two entities, which requires a Constitutional amendment, is part of a slew of legislative measures that the Government is undertaking to strengthen the security machinery. “It...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), symbolically hands over a gas key to State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (centre), during a ceremony at the Petrojam Limited refinery located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on December 9. Petrojam has donated fuel valued $350,000 to the Ministry of Health to support the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Also sharing in the moment (from left) are General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Winston Watson; Chairman, Board of Directors, Petrojam, Wayne Chen; and Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Petrojam, Metry Seaga.

5 years ago Energy

Petrojam Donates $350,000 Worth Of Fuel To Support COVID Fight

Petrojam Limited has donated fuel valued at $350,000 to the Ministry of Health and Wellness to offset transportation expenses related to the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, symbolically handed over the fuel to State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, during a ceremony at the...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (at lectern), addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 9) from Jamaica House. Seated is Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

5 years ago InformationJustice

Offender Management Policy To Be Developed For DCS

An offender management policy is to be developed for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, at Wednesday’s (December 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing from Jamaica House. She said that development of the policy, which was approved by Cabinet, is necessary, as the DCS’ offender management system, which...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), applauds following the unveiling of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System sign, during a ceremony at the agency’s head office on Constant Spring Road in Kingston, on Wednesday (December 9). Others (from left) are World Bank Resident Representative, Ozan Sevimili; ISO Standards Ambassador, Reginald Budhan; and PICA Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter.

5 years ago Industry

PICA Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The passport production and issuance operations of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) have been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). This follows the entity’s completion of the nine-month preparatory process, which included a two-stage audit. Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who has portfolio...