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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at the inaugural Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited Long Service Awards Banquet, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on February 25.

Pay Increase For Sanitation Workers

Sanitation workers employed by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) are to receive a 25 per cent pay increase, effective July. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in making the announcement, said the daily pay...

An aerial view of the East West Toll Road and the Spanish Town Toll Plaza, which are part of the road infrastructure network that is being operated by TransJamaican Highway (TJH) under a 35-year concession arrangement with the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROC) on behalf of the Government of Jamaica. Ten billion shares are being floated in the TJH Initial Public Offering (IPO), which closes on Monday, March 2.

TransJamaican Highway IPO to Close March 2

Embrace Change to Build Stability – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses stakeholders during the opening ceremony of the fourth Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (February 27).

Gov’t Taking Disaster Resilience Seriously – PM

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, takes part in a panel discussion at the fourth Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Thursday (February 27).

Energy Minister Says More Focus Should Be Placed On Theft Of Electricity

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) office at Blue Diamond Complex, Ironshore, Montego Bay, St. James, on February 27. Sharing the moment (from left) are President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), David Wan; Vice President of the Jamaica Association of Local Government Officers (JALGO), Shamir Brown; Chairman of the IDT, Marsha Smith; Deputy Chairman of IDT West, Sadeera Shaw; and IDT West panel members, Radcliffe Robertson and Keith Fagan.

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IDT Office Opens In Montego Bay

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, on Thursday (February 27), officially opened the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) Western Division office, which is housed at Blue Diamond Complex, Ironshore, Montego Bay, St. James. The office will seek to protect the welfare of employers and employees in the parishes of St. James, Hanover, Trelawny and Westmoreland. Speaking at the...

Minister with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is being guided by Ship Director, Logos Hope, Pil-hun Park, during a tour of the floating book fair on Thursday (February 27), at the Carib Cement port in Kingston. The book fair will be open from February 27 to March 17.

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Jamaicans Invited To Visit Floating Book Fair In Kingston

The MV Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, now docked at the Carib Cement Company’s Port in Rockfort, Kingston, will be welcoming persons on board from February 27 to March 17. Patrons are invited to browse its selection of over 5,000 educational books and other resource material, which are on sale. Its operating times during the week are...

Minister of Science, Energy & Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes her contribution to a panel discussion at the fourth Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Meeting, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on Thursday, February 27.

6 years ago Energy

US$7.3 Billion to be Invested in Electricity Sector by 2037

The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), recently approved by Cabinet, will see some US$7.3 billion of investment in the electricity sector by 2037. Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while addressing a meeting with the United States representatives and members of the regional energy sector at the fourth Energy Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA)...

Chief Executive Officer of the Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick, speaks with JIS News.

6 years ago Housing

Strata Properties Encouraged To File Annual Reports

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick, is imploring the Executive team of strata properties to file their annual reports on time, in keeping with the law. “The compliance of annual reports has always been low, and the CSC has been trying to change this. Less than one per cent of strata properties are...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (February 27) to provide an update on the novel coronavirus (COVID 19). Beside him is Chief Medical Officer in the Health Ministry, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

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Jamaica Extends COVID 19 Travel Restrictions

The Government has increased to five, the number of countries on which travel restrictions have been imposed as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID 19). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that in addition to the People’s Republic of China where COVID 19 surfaced, effective Thursday (February 27), travel has been restricted between Jamaica...

A farmer placing his products on display at the 65th Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 26.

6 years ago Agriculture

Stakeholders Laud Revamped Hague Agricultural Show

Trelawny stakeholders are praising the revamped Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show, noting that it is a signal that agriculture is once again alive and well in the parish. “I am elated about this the 65th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show. I am also very passionate about the theme chosen to commemorate this year’s staging – ‘Agricultural Resilience...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

6 years ago Local Government

NSWMA Undertaking Pilot Plastic Separation Project In St. Andrew

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is undertaking a pilot project for the separation of plastic containers involving several communities in St. Andrew. NSWMA Executive Director, Audley Gordon, told JIS News that the initiative, which began last month, is in response to calls from the public for a solution to plastic bottle disposal. “The public has been crying out...