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Tourists disembark the Marella Discover 2, which docked at the Historic Naval Dockyard in Port Royal on January 20.

Port Authority Welcomes World’s Leading Cruise Destination Award

The Port Authority of Jamaica has welcomed Jamaica being named the World’s Leading Cruise Destination by the World Travel Awards (WTA) as a major achievement, particularly at a time when the global cruise industry is facing severe challenges due to...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the Disabilities Awareness Week church service at the Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay on Monday (November 29).

Persons With Disabilities Play Major Role In Nation Building

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, tHon. Daryl Vaz (second right), gives the thumbs-up at the launch of free public Wi-Fi in the town of Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on Friday (November 27). He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Custos of St. Mary, Errol Johnson; State Minister, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; and Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary.

Three New Wi-Fi Hotspots In December

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), points to the new Wi-Fi hotspot sign in the town of Annotto Bay, St. Mary at the official launch of the service on Friday (November 27). He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Custos of St. Mary, Errol Johnson; State Minister, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce and Member of Parliment for South East St. Mary, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; and Mayor of Port Maria, His Worship Councillor Richard Creary.

Free Wi-Fi Hotspot Launched In Annotto Bay

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith,

Owners Of Disciplined, Trained Animals Not The Target Of Dog Attack Bill

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (JIS File Photo).

6 years ago Environment

Jamaica Lead Authority For Caribbean Climate Change Project

Jamaica has been designated the lead national authority among seven Caribbean countries for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) project, which is being undertaken through a US$1.2-million grant. “The initiative seeks to build on a number of other GCF initiatives and will seek to scale up innovative climate change solutions among civil society organisations/non-governmental organisations (NGOs),” said...

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Department to Conduct Screening for COVID-19 on November 30

The Westmoreland Health Department will continue its strategic coronavirus (COVID-19) intervention activities on Monday (November 30), with surveillance and testing in Grange Hill to curtail the spread of the virus. The free COVID-19 screening exercise will be held at Gordon Hall, located on the Holy Trinity Anglican Church grounds between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Speaking in an interview with...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) interacts with grade five students at the Bryce Primary School (from left) Shyler Baker and Veniece Dixon after they received tablets donated by the Sandals Foundation during a ceremony held at the Bryce United Church on November 27.

6 years ago Education

Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited Donates Tablets to Bryce Primary School

Some 12 tablets were handed over to Bryce Primary School, to assist needy students to continue their studies online, while schools remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The tablets were donated by Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited, through its Foundation, as part of their 30th-anniversary celebration. The devices were donated in response to the government’s call...

Member of Parliament for North East Manchester and Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left) along with Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (background right) join students from Christiana Leased Primary School and other stakeholders in displaying devices they received under the Tablets in Schools programme, during a presentation ceremony held at the school on Friday (Nov. 27). Also sharing in the occasion (from second left, front row) are Chairman of the Board, Christiana Leased Primary School, Derrick Sinclair; grade five students, Silandre Pusey and Julianna Maragh and Education Officer for Region Five, Dr. Nadine Leachman. In the background is Principal, Christiana Leased Primary School, Aldayne Porter.

6 years ago Education

Tablets Handed Over to Christiana Leased Primary School

Some 16 tablet computers were handed over to the Christiana Leased Primary School, by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information, as the Government continues the distribution of devices under the Tablets in Schools programme. The Government, through e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam), began the distribution of 40,000 tablets to students on the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) on...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

6 years ago Climate Change

Youth Urged to Help Find Solutions to Climate Change

The Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment, and Climate Change on November 27, hosted a virtual session of the Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP), under the theme ‘Build Back Better: Ecological Resilience for Disaster Risk Reduction.’ The forum facilitated discussions with Portfolio Minister, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. with students from Ardenne High School, Camperdown High School, Mona High School,...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness , gives the keynote address during the official handing over and renaming ceremony of the Cornwall Automotive Training Institute (CATI) on Friday (November 27). The facility was officially renamed the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA) –Montego Bay.

6 years ago Education

CATI Renamed the Caribbean Military Academy

The Cornwall Automotive Training Institute (CATI) in Flanker, St. James was on Friday (November 27), officially renamed the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA) –Montego Bay. The academy, which is the academic institutional arm of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), will have training for the local personnel who will be doing both the military and technical skills through the Jamaica National Service...

Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

6 years ago Coronavirus

Adhere to Guidance from National Health Authorities Regarding Christmas Celebrations-PAHO

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries are being encouraged to adhere to guidance from their national health authorities regarding Christmas celebrations, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. PAHO’s Assistant Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, says decisions relating to public and private engagements should be based on the most up-to-date COVID-19 information, particularly data indicating whether the virus is spreading and...