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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a ceremony on March 26, at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston, to announce the certification of Jamaica’s Conch industry, by the Marine Stewardship Council.

Conch Industry Attains MSC Certification

Jamaica’s Conch industry is now more sustainable, following the recent attainment of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, under the Compete Caribbean Project. The certification covers the Industrial Dive Fishery located in the Pedro Bank, the first of its kind...

Regional Director in the Ministry of Education and Youth (Region Four), Dr. Michelle Pinnock, addresses the inaugural STEM Day 2024 at Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Tuesday, March 26.

Education Ministry Forges Ahead with STEM in Schools

Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department, Charlton McFarlane, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Digitisation at RGD Linked to NIDS Project

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (second left) cuts the ribbon to officially open the newly renovated Ward 2 North at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) to Tuesday (March 26). Looking on (from left) are Acting Chief Executive Officer at KPH, Dr. Natalie Whylie; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), D.M. Equipment Company Limited/Zoukie Trucking Services Limited, Michelle Henry; and Project Manager at the company, Joshelle Campbell.

Newly Renovated Surgical Ward at KPH Reopens

Gov’t Prioritises Washington Boulevard Improvement

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 21.

2 years ago Budget 2024/2025ParliamentPrime Minister

PM Outlines Plans for Lucea-Hopewell Bypass

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has outlined plans for a Lucea-Hopewell Bypass to assist in easing congestion in the Hanover towns. Mr. Holness, during his recent contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate, told the House of Representatives that the bypass will be a four-lane highway that starts at a grade-separated intersection along the new Long Hill Bypass that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.

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Gov’t to Launch Tender Process for North Coast Highway Expansion in Fourth Quarter

The Government is looking to launch the tender process for expansion of the North Coast Highway during the fourth quarter of 2024. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness said that the requisite documentation is being compiled. Mr. Holness, who was making his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21, said that plans...

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Youth Farmer Awardee, Orville McFarlane, speaks during a panel discussion at the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Expo 2024 on March 24. The event was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

2 years ago Agriculture

Stakeholders Highlight Revolutionary Transformation in Agriculture

Agricultural industry stakeholders are highlighting the sector’s revolutionary transformation being spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and its portfolio agencies, by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to propel agri-business into the future. This was emphasised by Jamaica 4-H Clubs Youth Farmer Awardee, Orville McFarlane, during a panel discussion at the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Expo...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson.

2 years ago ScienceTechnology

Local Innovators Invited to Participate in Eighth Biennial Science and Technology Conference

Local innovators are being invited to exhibit their work during the eighth biennial science and technology conference, slated for October 29 to November 1. The invitation has been extended by the Scientific Research Council (SRC), which stages the event every two years as part of its Science and Technology Month observance. This year’s staging will take place at the Jamaica...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, holds up a red card while closing the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 26.

2 years ago Budget 2024/2025CabinetCommunityDevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceLocal Government

3,813 Permanent Posts to Be Created at NSWMA

The Cabinet has given approval for 3,813 new posts at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its four regional companies. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement while closing the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 26. “That is across the National Solid Waste Management Authority...

2 years ago Budget 2024/2025Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project 30 Per Cent Complete

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reported that the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James is “progressing steadily” and is approximately 30 per cent complete. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21), Mr. Holness reminded that the project includes the Montego Bay Bypass Road (15km), the...

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the launch of the National Helmet Wearing Coalition Project on Thursday (March 21) at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. This initiative aims to enhance proper helmet use among motorcycle riders through advocacy and engagement initiatives.

2 years ago National Security

Minister Chang Implores Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets

The Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is urging motorcyclists to wear helmets, to minimise serious injuries and death from crashes. He said the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has indicated that for crashes involving motorcycles, 80 per cent of the riders were without helmets and usually sustain fatal or severe head injuries. “The country...