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Tourism Minister focused on recovery

Newly reappointed Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will be intensifying his focus on the recovery of the sector, which has been severely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19), including providing support to various stakeholders. Speaking with JIS News at the...

Application deadline extended for JSIF Enterprise Development Grant

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as State Minister in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, takes her Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on September 14.

State Minister Cuthbert Flynn says it will be an honour to serve in the Health Ministry

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) with his Instrument of Office at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

Minister Montague pledges to complete issuing titles to persons on bauxite lands

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as reappointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, takes his Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on September 14.

Labour State Minister says emphasis will be on modernisation of systems

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 update for Monday, September 14, 2020

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL COMMENTS Confirmed Cases 109 4,042 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 45 1,805 Females 64 2,224 Under Investigation 0 13 AGE RANGE 5 to 87 years 13 days to 97 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 4 259 Hanover 2...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre) is flanked by Ministers of State following Monday

6 years ago Parliament

Ministers of State sworn into office

Nine Ministers of State were sworn into office on Monday (September 14) to serve in the various Ministries. They were sworn in at King’s House by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on the advice of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The appointments follow the Jamaica Labour Party’s victory at the September 3 polls. The...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), applauds as newly appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal, Justice David Fraser, displays his Instrument of Appointment during a swearing-in ceremony for nine Judges on Monday (September 14) at King

6 years ago Justice

Nine Judges promoted

Nine members of the judiciary were sworn into higher office on Monday (September 14) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew. They are David Fraser and Nicole Simmons, who have been appointed as Judges of the Court of Appeal. Their appointments become effective September 21, 2020. Also taking...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte (left) takes the Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

6 years ago National Security and Peace

Attorney General to advance work on National Security laws

Newly reappointed Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says work will be advanced on several pieces of legislation, which are designed to empower the security forces with the necessary tools to disrupt criminal networks, reduce violence and enhance public order. Among them is the Enhanced Security Measures Act (ESMA), which will replace the need to have States of Public Emergency (SOEs)....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), takes a selfie with Arts and Culture awardee Rushaine

6 years ago Youth

Deadline for PM Youth Awards’ nominations extended to September 18

The deadline for the submission of nominations for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence has been extended to September 18 at 4:00 p.m. The Youth Awards is open to all Jamaican nationals, ages 15 to 29, who are living in the island and the Diaspora. They must be persons of upstanding character, who continue to lead, inspire, show...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), after presenting him with the Instrument of Office at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

6 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Minister Vaz to address high electricity costs, telecommunications services

Newly appointed Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has committed to addressing the issues of high electricity bills and the quality of telecommunications services offered to Jamaicans, as he assumes his new portfolio responsibilities. Speaking to JIS News following the swearing-in of Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (Sept. 13), Minister Vaz said that “the vexing...

Residents and visitors to May Pen can now access free public Wi-Fi, courtesy of the Universal Service Fund (USF).

6 years ago Technology

Wi-Fi Hotspot launched in May Pen

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has launched a new public Wi-Fi hotspot in May Pen, Clarendon, to help residents and visitors access the Internet. “For the current financial year, May Pen Square is the first public Wi-Fi hotspot that we have established. It was completed in the first week of September and currently, the hotspot can accommodate 200 persons browsing...