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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, places a floral tribute at the bust of Jamaica's First National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, in the Hall of Heroines and Heroes at the OAS in Washington DC on March 18. Occasion was a ceremony to mark the 7th Inter-American Week for People of African Descent. She is joined by Secretary General of the OAS, His Excellency Luis Almagro (left) and OAS Assistant Secretary General, Ambassador Nesta Mendez.

PHOTOS: OAS Pays Tribute to Marcus Mosiah Garvey

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses residents during the ‘Know Your Numbers’ road show in Mandeville, Manchester on Friday (March 22).

‘Know Your Numbers’ Road Tour Helping to Save Lives

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (background, second left), joins students of Siloah Primary School and other stakeholders at the launch of Community Wi-Fi in Siloah, St. Elizabeth on Wednesday, March 20. From left (in background) are Principal of the school, O’Neil Larmond; Sergeant of the Siloah Police Station, Ronnie Wallace; and Parish Manager of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Alric Miller.

USF Invests Over $3 Billion on Technology Projects in 2023/24

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

Work Commences on Mendez Town Farm Road in Trelawny

Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Keeper of Records, Registrar General's Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

RGD to Digitise 2.4 Million Certificates

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses members of the Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel and the Anti-Doping Tribunal, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (March 21).

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Integrity of Independent Anti-Doping Panel and Appeal Tribunal Should Never Be in Question – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange has charged the Independent Anti-Doping Panel (IADP) and the Anti-Doping Appeal Tribunal (ADAT) to operate at the highest standard, noting that the integrity of the bodies should never be in doubt. “No athlete or their support personnel should ever have any cause to call the integrity of the process into...

Project Manager, Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project, Selena Ledgister.

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Fishers Trained in Sea Moss and Oyster Production

Several fishers are being trained in sea moss and oyster production under the Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience (PPCR) in the Fisheries Sector Project. Funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) the training aims to provide alternative livelihoods for fisher folk in communities across the island. Project Manager, Selena Ledgister, told JIS News that over...

Dermaine Sinclair of Cecil Auto Services Limited, hands over a television set to staff of the Chantilly Primary and Infant School (from left), Jayann Lee, Zasanya Rowe, Juleen Morrison, and Principal, Nicole Poyser. The television was among technology devices and school supplies donated by the business to the Westmoreland-based institution recently.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Chantilly Primary and Infant Gets Donation of School Supplies

The Chantilly Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland has benefitted from a donation of technology devices and school supplies. The items, which include a laptop, multi-media projector, a television set, tables, chairs, among other things, were provided by businessman, Dexton ‘Cecil’ Sinclair, as part of an ongoing effort to support the development of the school and its students. In an...

Director of Projects and Strategic Management, MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Mitzian Turner, emphasises a point as she addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Multicare Youth Foundation Making a Positive Impact at Denham Town High School

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) is reaping success in transforming the lives of students at the Denham Town High School in Kingston. Through its cognitive behaviour therapy, mentorship and life skills training, the non-government organisation is changing the mindset of students and placing them on a path to success. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Director of Projects and...

Minister of Planning and Development in Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Pennelope Beckles-Robinson (centre), shares a photo opportunity with (from left), Executive Director, Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT), David Walters; Natural Infrastructure for Caribbean Resilience (NICaR) Programme Manager, Shelly-Ann Lawson Francis; United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Candace Bond; and Executive Director, Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative, Damion Young. Occasion was an ecosystem restoration training held recently in Trinidad and Tobago.

2 years ago DevelopmentEnvironmentForeign Affairs

Jamaica Benefits from Regional Seminar on Ecosystem Restoration

The Jamaican delegation to the recent regional forum on ecosystem restoration benefitted from exchanges on preserving biodiversity and strengthening climate change resilience. Held in Trinidad and Tobago from March 13 to 17, the seminar was facilitated by the United States Forest Service (USFS) through its Natural Infrastructure for Caribbean Resilience (NICaR) programme. The Jamaican delegation included representatives from the Forestry...

Deputy Programme Manager at the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Tristan Alvarez.

2 years ago Agriculture

Coconut Industry Stakeholders Urged to Capitalise on Niche Markets

Players in the local coconut industry are being encouraged to do more to take advantage of high-value niche markets. Deputy Programme Manager at the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Tristan Alvarez, who was speaking with JIS News recently, noted that currently, stakeholders focus on coconut water, oil and desiccated coconut [dried and grated meat], but there are other...

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

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

$762 Million for Disaster Mitigation Works

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the allocation of $762 million for river training, drain and gully cleaning, and drainage improvement initiatives across the country. Speaking in the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21, Mr. Holness said that given the “pressing threats” posed by climate change, the activities will serve as disaster...