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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, applies a fresh coat of paint to a column as part of Labour Day activities at the Papine High School in St. Andrew on May 23.

Use Labour Day to Build the Country Through Voluntarism – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring Jamaicans to use the annual observance of Labour Day to beautify, protect and build the country through voluntarism. “Every year we celebrate this day... it should not be a day where...

Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on May 21

Legal Aid Council Provides Help for 2,484 Cases

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), observes as Chairman, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Russell Hadeed (left), inserts the strip signifying Wigton Windfarm's official listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. The listing ceremony took place today (May 22), at the Jamaica Stock Exchange in downtown Kingston. Also sharing in the moment are (from third left) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and General Manager, Wigton Windfarm, Earl Bennett.

Wigton Windfarm Now on Jamaica Stock Exchange

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces measures to assist parishes affected by the current dry conditions, during an address in the House of Representatives on May 21.

Prime Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Conserve Water

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship for Canada, Hon. Ahmed Hussen, speaks with JIS News at the Canadian High Commission, 10 Waterloo Road in Kingston.

Canadian Immigration Minister on Two-Day Visit

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held recently at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

7 years ago CommunityYouth

UNICEF to Increase Spending for Road Safety Campaign

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be increasing expenditure under the X Marks the Spot School Crosswalk Campaign being implemented by the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation. Country Representative, UNICEF Jamaica, Mariko Kagoshima, said that the entity has contributed some $30 million to the road-safety campaign, which was launched at Hazard Primary School in Clarendon last November, and “we are...

Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter (right), speaks at BOJ’s Quarterly Press Briefing on Tuesday (May 21). At left is Deputy Governor, Wayne Robinson.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Prospects for Economy Remain Positive – BOJ

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says prospects for the Jamaican economy remain positive, as economic growth continues underpinned by rising employment. This positive outlook was given by Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, at the Bank’s quarterly press conference held on Tuesday (May 21). “Foreign reserves are adequate and we have a sustainable position in the current account of...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), addresses the launch of the 2019 Jamaica Driver and Traffic Safety Expo at his Maxfield Avenue offices in St. Andrew on May 21. He is flanked by Chairman of the Expo, Alphonso Grennell (left); and Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council, Paula Fletcher. The expo, organised by Grennell

7 years ago Transport

Transport Ministry Targets Unruly Drivers

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government will be implementing a number of measures aimed at ensuring order on the nation’s roadways. He said that “very soon” video surveillance will be utilised to nab persons who disobey the road code. In addition, an online page will be set up for members of the public to post...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (right), addresses journalists at Tuesday’s (May 21) quarterly briefing at the BOJ’s Training Institute, in downtown Kingston. With the Governor (from left) are BOJ Deputy Governors, Maurene Simms, Dr. Wayne Robinson and John Robinson.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Increase in Credit to Businesses and Households – BOJ

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says credit extended to private-sector businesses and households by commercial banks, merchant banks and building societies has increased by 15.2 per cent over the 12-month period ending March 2019. Governor Brian Wynter says this is 1.4 per cent higher than the 13.8 per cent out-turn for the corresponding period last year. He was speaking at...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21. With Mr. Chuck (from left) are Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz.

7 years ago JusticeSectoral Debate 2019/2020

1,046 Criminal Records Expunged in 2018/19

Some 1,046 criminal records were expunged from a total of 1,915 applications received during the 2018/19 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21. “The Ministry of Justice continues to offer expungement services to persons who have made a sincere...

Director of Communication and Customer Relations at the Accountant General

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Pensioners Get More Time to Complete Life Certificates

Government of Jamaica pensioners will have more time to complete and hand in their life certificates to the Accountant General’s Department (AGD). “We are sending out the life certificates one month earlier than before, so that you get two months to return them,” Director of Communication and Customer Relations at the AGD, Tanisha Weir Grant, told JIS News. She said...

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Allocates Additional $100 Million to Alleviate Dry Spell

The Government has allocated an additional $100 million for the trucking of water and distribution of tanks to parishes affected by the current dry spell. These parishes include Kingston, St. Andrew, Portland, St. Mary and St. Elizabeth. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 21. He said...