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Custos Rotulorum of St. James, Bishop, the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (third left); and Councillor for the Spring Garden Division in St. James, Dwight Crawford (second right), cut the ribbon to officially open the Logos Hope book fair to the public, following a ceremony aboard the ship docked in Montego Bay on February 13. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Country Leader for charity OM Jamaica, Nichola Henry; Associate Director of Logos Hope, Randy Grebe; Custos Rotulorum for Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschette; and Logos Hope Captain, James Berry.

Logos Hope Docks In Montego Bay

Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, docked at the Montego Bay pier on Thursday (February13), with some 400 volunteers from nations around the world on board. The vessel, which is back in Jamaica after a three-year hiatus, will...

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13). He is flanked by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Education Ministry Announces Dates For PEP Examinations

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) and National Coordinator for the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, Colonel Martin Rickman (third left), meet with stakeholders from the private sector, at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Friday (February 14).

PHOTOS: PM Meets With Private-Sector Stakeholders

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (February 13).

Education Ministry To Bolster Safety And Security In Schools

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), operates a robot built by members of the Dunoon Park Technical High School robotics team. Occasion was the launch of the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Tech Challenge Jamaica robotics competition on Thursday (February 13), at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Sports Club, St. Andrew. Looking on are DeAndre Facey (centre) and Daniel Nesbeth of the Dunoon Park Technical High robotics team.

Students From 30 High Schools To Compete In Robotics Contest

6 years ago Education

Education Ministry Filling Teacher Vacancies

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has taken steps to fill vacancies created by the resignation of 390 teachers from the school system for various reasons, between the start of the academic year in September 2019 and February 5. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, said that the number, comprising mainly high-school educators, represents 1.6 per cent of the approximately...

Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Enforcement and Monitoring, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (left), explains the importance of monitoring special economic zones (SEZs) during a recent sensitisation session, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in Kingston. At right Senior Director, Business Partner Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant.

6 years ago Industry

JSEZA To Launch Self-Reporting Form

To ramp up its monitoring efforts, the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) will be launching a self-reporting form for operators within the special economic zones (SEZs) by April 2020. “We want compliance, but, particularly, we want self-compliance, so we will be launching a standardised electronic self-reporting tool. We have been sending out a series of advisory notes from last...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right); and Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade (second left), cut the ribbon to officially open the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) multipurpose building, Up Park Camp, in Kingston, on February 13. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Officer, Caribbean Military Academy, Lieutenant Colonel Blair Waddington; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

6 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

JNSC Gets New Multipurpose Building

The Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) now has a permanent home, following the opening of a new multipurpose building at Up Park Camp in Kingston. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, opened the multistorey complex on Thursday (February 13). Mr. Holness said the move to establish the facility is just another step in expanding the JNSC component of the...

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, walks the red carpet during the University of the West Indies, Mona, Homecoming Commemoration Ceremony’s ‘Walk of Pride’, held at the campus on Thursday (February 13).

6 years ago Community

CEO Of JIS Recognised By University Of The West Indies

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, has been recognised by her alma mater, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, for Distinguished Public Service in Media. Mrs. Rowe took the ‘Walk of Pride’ on the red carpet at the UWI’s Homecoming Commemoration Ceremony, held on the lawns of the Mona campus on Thursday (February 13). The...

Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executives (from left) Julian Palmer, Gloria Henry, Edward Foster, Gabrielle Lee, Karlene May, Dania Monthrope, and Angella Whitter.

The Montego Bay Convention Centre, where EXPO 2020 will be held in March.

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis

6 years ago Local Government

Organisers Of Expo 2020 Confident Of Success

As St. James business interests and other stakeholders gear up for Expo 2020, organisers say they are confident this will be the biggest in the event’s 30-year history. Spearheaded by the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event will once again be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, and will last from...

Regional Vector Control Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Ryan Morris.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Understanding Dengue And Terms Associated With The Disease

As the Government intensifies its campaign against the dengue virus, it is important that all Jamaicans have a full appreciation and understanding of the technical terms and jargons associated with the disease. These include dengue fever, Aedes aegypti and Aedes index. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Regional Vector Control Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Ryan...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure.

6 years ago Budget 2018/2019Local Government

Gov’t Strengthening Disaster Risk Management In Portmore

The Government has allocated $35.2 million towards strengthening the disaster risk management capacity of the Portmore Municipal Council. Details are outlined in the 2020/2021 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The objective is to build disaster resilience in Portmore, which, due to its location, geology and socio-economic factors, is considered to be one of the most vulnerable...