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...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Hon. Fayval Williams, says 18 per cent of Jamaica’s current electricity demand is being met by renewables. She notes that this is a major step in the country’s overall target of 50 per cent of renewables for electricity-generation by 2037. The Minister was addressing a panel discussion at the fourth Energy and Climate...

The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Court Administration Division (CAD), is hosting Jamaica’s first National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, from February 27 to 29, in Kingston. Themed ‘Roadmap to e-Justice: Enhancing Transparency, Effectiveness and Access to Justice’, the Conference is exploring current international trends in e-justice service delivery and how technology facilitates a more effective...

Minister of State for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says that the Ministry is looking to strengthen linkages with key sectors in order to boost productivity and earnings. He said a recent study revealed that the demand for agricultural produce in the tourism sector alone is valued at $40 billion. “In recognising that there is a huge...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says farmers should take a more businesslike approach to their trade and take advantage of the numerous opportunities the industry now offers. He cited prospects available through linkages with tourism and other sectors, and encouraged them to utilise technology and follow best practices in order to increase productivity and income. “If you are...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for faster take-up of former sugar lands for the planting of alternative crops. Mr. Holness, who was delivering the keynote address at the 65th staging of the Hague agricultural and industrial show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Wednesday (February 26), said that “we have not been utilising the acreages that are being...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is building an economically viable and secure Jamaica on the foundations laid by National Hero, the Rt. Excellent, Sir Alexander Bustamante. He noted that Sir Alexander pursued “equity for the working class and fought to address the social and economic ills facing the masses.” “This Government will continue to...