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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

Students from approximately 30 secondary schools across the island will show off their innovations in robotics and vie for attractive prizes in the second staging of the ‘For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Tech Challenge’. The competition,...

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 Filling Teacher Vacancies

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.

JSEZA To Launch Self-Reporting Form

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.

JNSC Gets New Multipurpose Building

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).

CEO Of JIS Recognised By University Of The West Indies

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...

(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2020/21 fiscal year.

6 years ago Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public ServiceGender Affairs

Project To Reduce Teen Pregnancy Gets $9 Million In Budget

A project aimed at lowering teen pregnancy rates has received $9 million in the 2020/2021 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The allocation, which is for the Technical Support to Reduce Teenage Pregnancy Programme, will go towards providing contraceptive commodities to 500 adolescent mothers, and conducting public awareness sessions on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) issues....

6 years ago Budget 2020/2021Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Government To Establish United Nations House

The Government has allocated $150 million in the 2020/2021 Budget to establish a United Nations House in downtown Kingston. The United Nations House will be located at Block 11, 14-16 Port Royal Street, based on renovation of the existing space. This project will be implemented by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and its affiliate, the National Land...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), encourages recipients of the Jamaica Labour Party National Scholarship, who will be doing volunteer work, under the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme Volunteer Project. They are (from second left): Raimona Gowie-Roberts; Demar Brown; Sebastian Lawrence; Nile Anderson; and Daniel Meggo. Occasion was a HOPE Volunteer Project event, held at Jamaica House on February 13. At left is National Coordinator of the HOPE Programme, Lt. Col. Martin Rickman.

6 years ago HOPE ProgrammePrime MinisterYouth

Government To Expand HOPE Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is to expand the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, in partnership with the private sector. “I will be meeting with members of the private sector on February 14 to see how they can come on board, to create opportunities for employment and engagement for young people, where the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is being shown something of interest by Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade (left), at the official opening of the Jamaica National Service Corps multipurpose building, at Up Park Camp, in Kingston, on February 13. Observing (from second left) are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson.

6 years ago HOPE ProgrammePrime MinisterYouth

PM Says Government Will Continue To Implement Programmes To Empower Young People

The Government will continue to invest and implement programmes aimed at empowering young people through skills training and work placement opportunities. Speaking at the official opening of the $500-million Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Multipurpose Building, at Up Park Camp in Kingston, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said programmes such as the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE),...