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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

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is taking seriously its responsibility to build the country’s resilience against disasters. He said focus is being placed on the implementation of mechanisms and measures for disaster-risk reduction and strategic...

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.

IDT Office Opens In Montego Bay

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.

Jamaicans Invited To Visit Floating Book Fair In Kingston

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.

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

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.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

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...

(FILE) 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

Renewable Energy Accounts For 18% Of Country’s Demand

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...

6 years ago JusticeTechnology

Justice Ministry Hosts Technology Conference

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 in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking at the 65th Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 26.

6 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Looking To Strengthen Linkages

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...