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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File Photo)
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File Photo)

Tourism Awareness Week to focus on Rural Development

‘Tourism and Rural Development’ is the theme for this year’s observance of Tourism Awareness Week (TAW), slated for September 27 to October 3. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on Tuesday (September 22).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on Tuesday (September 22).

First field hospital to be commissioned shortly
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.

Private school teachers to receive salary support
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, clarifies a matter while addressing a digital press conference on Monday (Sept. 22).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, clarifies a matter while addressing a digital press conference on Monday (Sept. 22).

PM implores greater personal responsibility in halting COVID-19 spread
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) and Director of Operations at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane, cut the ribbon at the handover ceremony for a new garbage truck at the NSWMA office in Kingston, on September 23. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon; Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney; and Senior Pastor at Webster Memorial Church, Rev. Carlyle Astor.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) and Director of Operations at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane, cut the ribbon at the handover ceremony for a new garbage truck at the NSWMA office in Kingston, on September 23. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon; Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney; and Senior Pastor at Webster Memorial Church, Rev. Carlyle Astor.

JSIF hands over garbage truck to NSWMA

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
EducationInformationYouth

Gov’t to Spend $1.7 Billion to Purchase Tablets, Laptops for Students

The Government will be spending $1.7 billion to provide electronic devices, including tablets and laptop computers for some students at the primary and secondary levels. Speaking at a digital press briefing on September 22, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, said students from grades four to six and 10 to 13 will receive devices. “It was agreed...
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Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, emphasises a point at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Commerce

Consumers Encouraged to use Options to Shop Safely

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to utilise the various options available to do their regular shopping safely as the country deals with the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking on the JIS Television programme, ‘Get the Facts’, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, said in order to minimise outdoor activities, consumers should ensure they...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
EducationTechnology

Training of Teachers in online Learning Management System ongoing

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the training of teachers in the online learning management system continues. Speaking at a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22, she noted that more than 20,000 teachers have already been trained. She said that the process remains ongoing through local...
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Works / Construction

Multimillion dollar repair for Flanker to Rock Spring roadway in Southern Trelawny

Southern Trelawny is receiving a major boost to its road infrastructure with the Flanker to Rock Spring corridor being upgraded, through a $37.7 million contract. The project is being implemented by the National works Agency (NWA) through its Maintenance of Secondary Roadways Programme. This programme seeks to improve road conditions in communities across the island. Community Relations Officer for the...
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Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy, Senator the Hon. Don Wehby. (FILE)
EducationTechnology

GraceKennedy donates 210 tablets and laptops to schools

GraceKennedy Limited (GK), through its Grace and Staff Community Development Foundation, today (September 21) donated 210 tablets and laptops valued at approximately $5.2 million, to 10 schools and six of the company's homework centres in Kingston. The initiative, which is dubbed ‘Tools for Schools’, is aimed at equipping Jamaican teachers and students with computer technology to facilitate online education. The...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)
Tourism

Tourism Supplies Hub to be created

The Ministry of Tourism is seeking to create a Supplies Hub that will help to position Jamaica as the premier logistics centre in the region for training and certification of tourism workers, suppliers for cruise and airlines, and resilience and technology support. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) virtual staging...
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