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Minister without Portfolio Senator Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre) met with key stakeholders in Clarendon yesterday (June 5) as part of a series of meetings being held to address the current drought conditions. Also pictured are His Worship the Mayor Councillor Winston Maragh (L) and Mr Michael Dunn, V.P Operations, Eastern Division, NWC.

No Quick Fixes in Addressing Water Challenges – Minister Charles Jr.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr says the Government is committed to finding sustainable solutions to addressing the water challenges. Minister Charles Jr. said while the challenges are many there...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), purchases agricultural items on sale at the launch of the 2019 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, on June 5, at the Hi-Pro Ace Supercentre, in White Marl, St. Catherine. Assisting the Minister is Training Base Enterprise Manager at Ebony Park Academy, Selma Khani (left), and Assistant Vice President at Hi-Pro, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie.

Small Dairy Farmers Encouraged to Prepare for Revival of Sector

(FILE) National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and Chair for the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 5.

230 Schools to Begin Preparations for Primary Specialist Model September

State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Jamaica Micro Financing Association Limited’s (JaMFA) recent annual microfinance sector leadership forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

JSE Junior Market Booming

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses residents and stakeholders in the Cockpit Country in Troy, Trelawny, on June 5.

PM Says Government is Resolute That There Will Be No Mining in Cockpit Country

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (June 3).

7 years ago Community

Mr. Seaga Made a Monumental Contribution – P.J. Patterson

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, says former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, has made a “monumental contribution” to the nation “on which I hope this and succeeding generations will build”. He was speaking to JIS News on Monday (June 3), after signing the condolence book that has opened for Mr. Seaga at the Office of...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague during his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate Presentation in the house of Representatives on June 4, 2019.

7 years ago Sectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

Maritime Labour Convention Act to be Tabled

The Maritime Labour Convention Act is to be tabled in the House of Representatives shortly, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague. “Although we have signed the Maritime Labour Convention, we must pass it into our local laws,” he said, noting that the Act will create employment opportunities for an additional 5,000 to 8,000 Jamaicans. He noted that...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Seated (at right) is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, while in the background are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

7 years ago Sectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

JUTC to Get New Buses

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says new buses will be acquired for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). “A project is being prepared for presentation to the Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC) for consideration. We are preparing to purchase new buses,” he said. The Minister was making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), makes his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Seated next to the Minister Montague is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; while in the background are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

7 years ago Sectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

Board Appointed for Island Traffic Authority

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says that a Board has been appointed for the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). “It includes retired examiner, Garnet Hosang; transport operator, Henrietta James; and representatives from the police force and insurance agencies, among others,” the Minister said, during his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday,...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (at podium), making his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Others (from left) are Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

7 years ago Sectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

Plans to Revive Railway Passenger Service Advanced

Plans by the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) to revive the railway passenger service are advanced. “We are in the last phase of completing an arrangement with a private consortium, which will take over 34 kilometres of our right of way and rails, improve and relay the tracks, buy their own engine and coaches, and maintain the equipment and tracks,” Transport...

Motorists traverse the US$64-million Mandela Highway Realignment and Reconstruction Project. The project is being funded under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme and executed by China Harbour Engineering Company Limited.

7 years ago Works / Construction

Mandela Highway Reconstruction Project 97 Per Cent Complete

The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that the Mandela Highway Realignment and Reconstruction Project is 97 per cent complete. The highway, which spans St. Andrew and St. Catherine, is a key thoroughfare that links Kingston with Jamaica’s northern, western and southern regions. Senior NWA Communications and Customer Services Officer, Ramona Lawson, told JIS News that although the roadway is...