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Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Judith Grant, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Legislation Production Management System to be Rolled Out to MDAs

The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is looking to make the process of drafting laws faster and more efficient by connecting ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to the Legislation Production Management System (LPMS). The LPMS is an electronic platform...

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

PAHO to Lobby for Capacity-Strengthening Support

President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson. (File Photo)

First-Time Parliamentarians Being Prepared to Effectively Carry Out their Roles

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Member of Parliament (MP) for South St. Andrew, Mark Golding with the Instrument of Appointment as the new Leader of the Opposition, during a ceremony held at King’s House on Tuesday (November 10).

Golding Urges Persons with Heavy Equipment to Assist Gov’t Efforts to Clear Roads

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell (fifth left), with six of the seven persons selected as the second cohort for the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme, at the orientation session at Jamaica House, on November 11. They are (from left) Christopher Harper, Christal Parris-Campbell, Asha-Gaye Cowell, Anabelle Jones, Jervian Johnson, and Kiddist McCoy. Absent is Mikol Mortley, who had to sit an examination.

Second Cohort Selected for Jamaica House Fellowship Programme

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at JIS Think Tank on November 10.

5 years ago Justice

No Prosecutorial Powers for INDECOM

With amendments to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Act pending, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Commission will not be given prosecutorial powers. The decision is aligned to a Privy Council Court ruling handed down in May, that INDECOM has no power to arrest or prosecute police personnel. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on November 10,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11).

5 years ago Agriculture

$646.9-Million Support Package for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced a $646.9-million support package for farmers affected by the recent heavy rains. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, told the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11) that the package is geared at helping more than 14,000 farmers to restart planting as quickly as possible. He said that some 2,955 hectares of crops...

A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour.

5 years ago Industry

JCA Introduces Track and Trace Service

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has introduced a Track and Trace service to facilitate transparency for traders and their representatives in handling Customs Declarations. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at JCA, André Williams, explained that the feature will allow the trader or their representative, in this instance a customs broker, to enter details specific to...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 10) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

5 years ago Education

Rigorous Monitoring and Evaluation Programme for Face-to-Face Classes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that a rigorous programme has been put in place for the monitoring and evaluation of the face-to-face classes, which are being piloted in 17 schools. The tools include a Monitoring & Evaluation Plan, Monitoring & Evaluation Visitation Schedule (Data Collectors), School Resumption Observation Schedule & Checklist, Principal Interview Schedule, and...

Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson. (FILE Photo)

5 years ago Weather

Installation of Doppler Weather Radar to be Completed by End of 2020/21

Installation of a Doppler Weather Radar at Cooper’s Hill, St. Andrew, is to be completed by the end of the 2020/2021 financial year, says Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, (MET Office) Evan Thompson. He was addressing a meeting between Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and MET Office officials at the...

Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.

5 years ago Coronavirus

Jamaica Lauded for Response to COVID-19

Outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, has lauded the Government for its response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We have all been impressed with Jamaica, especially the early response to managing the pandemic and to ensure that there was balance, looking at not only saving lives but also livelihoods. I think it has been a delicate...

5 years ago Education

Education Minister Outlines Details of Tablet/Laptop Vouchers for Non-PATH Students

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Tuesday (November 10), outlined the details of the voucher incentive programme, through which the Government is assisting with the purchase of a tablet or laptop for students who are in need but are not on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Dubbed the ‘Own Your Own Device...