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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in conversation with President of the Jamaica Red Cross, Hope Munroe, as executive members of organisation visit King’s House on Tuesday (May 14).

G-G Meets with President of Jamaica Red Cross

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), and President of the Jamaica Red Cross, Hope Munroe (left), peruse a document on the organisation, during a visit to King’s House today (May 14). At right is Vice...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), speaking with the development team for the Hampden Wharf Development Project, during a tour of the projec site in Falmouth, Trelawny, recently. From left are: Architect at Apec Consultants Ltd, Christopher Shaw; Director of Project at the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Johan Rampair; Executive Director of the TEF, Dr. Carey Wallace; and Director of Craft Development Institute in Falmouth, Carol Rose-Brown.

Gov’t Looks to Enhance Tourism in Lucea

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, during her contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14.

Gov’t to Execute $1-Billion Energy Efficiency Project

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses a council meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), on Tuesday (May 14).

Shoreline Protection Works Along Section of Kingston Harbour

Students from the James Hill Primary School in Clarendon are assisted in spotting and identifying birds during a bird-watching session hosted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) earlier this year as part of its Bird Sleuth Programme.

NEPA to Engage Students and Teachers in Protecting Birds

Chairperson, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, speaks at the Horizon Park Primary and Infant School’s Retirees Appreciation Banquet, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 8).

7 years ago EducationLabour

Chairman of ECC Calls on Jamaicans to Support Basic Schools on Labour Day

As Jamaicans gear up to give their time, effort and financial contributions towards projects on Labour Day, May 23, Chairperson, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, is calling on persons to support basic schools across the island on the day. Speaking with JIS News at the Horizon Park Primary and Infant School’s Retirees Appreciation Banquet, held at The Knutsford Court...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), engages two participants, Juleen Gentles (left) and Tuwanie Morgan (right), at the opening ceremony for the 2019 Girls Hackathon, held today (May 14) at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew. The event was held to observe the global International Girls in ICT Day. It is an initiative of SheLeadsIT, a Caribbean non-governmental organisation (NGO) that seeks to advance and empower women in economic development.

7 years ago Technology

Minister Encourages More Female Students to Pursue IT

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging more female students to get into information technology (IT) and innovation, so that they can be a part of the growing industry. Addressing the opening ceremony for the 2019 Girls Hackathon, held today (May 14) at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew, the Minister noted that a 2018...

Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, speaks in the Senate on Friday (May 10).

7 years ago Gender Affairs

Senator Calls on Jamaicans to Protect Children from Sexual Predators

As the nation observes Child Month in May, Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, is calling on law-abiding citizens to be more protective of children from sexual predators. During her address in the Senate on Friday (May 10), Dr. Longmore cited the recent killing of children and emphasised the need for parents and guardians to protect the nation’s youth. She noted...

Senator Robert Nesta Morgan responds to welcome remarks as he takes his seat in the Upper House on Friday (May 10).

7 years ago Parliament

Robert Morgan Takes Seat in the Senate

Newly appointed Government Senator, Robert Nesta Morgan, formally took his seat in the Upper House on Friday (May 10), where he was warmly welcomed and hailed as a hard worker who will make an invaluable contribution to the country’s legislative process. Leader of Government Business, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith, said that Senator Morgan is one of the hardest-working persons...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), presents a signed copy of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to Managing Director, Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited, Barbara Hendricks (third right). The document will facilitate a partnership between the Ministry and the lab, which will see the entity providing diagnostic services to several public hospitals across the island. The Minister and Ms. Hendricks signed the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Caledonia Medical to Provide Lab Tests for Several Public Hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has partnered with Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited to provide laboratory tests for several public hospitals across the island. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Managing Director of Caledonia Medical Laboratory, Barbara Hendricks, signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday (May 13), at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Under the agreement, Caledonia...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (third right), engages with participants in the Red Stripe Bar Academy 2019 programme, at the launch on Monday (May 13) at Red Stripe

7 years ago Youth

300 Young People to be Trained Under Red Stripe’s Bartending Programme

A total of 300 young people are to be equipped with skills in bartending through Red Stripe’s Bar Academy programme. The 2019 edition of the programme was launched on Monday (May 13) at the brewery’s Spanish Town Road location in St. Andrew. The training, being delivered by Red Stripe in partnership with the HEART Trust/NTA, commenced with an orientation exercise...

Chairman, Integrity Commission, Justice (Ret’d) Karl Harrison (right), responds to a question at a press conference on Monday (May 13), at the Planning Institute of Jamaica, St. Andrew. Listening are Commissioners, Eric Crawford (left); and Dr. Derrick McKoy.

7 years ago Justice

Integrity Commission to Become Robust Anti-Corruption Agency

Chairman, Integrity Commission, Justice (Ret’d) Karl Harrison, says Jamaicans can expect a paradigm shift in how the anti-corruption organisation operates. Speaking at a press conference at the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) St. Andrew offices on Monday (May 13), Justice Harrison said that the new entity will be “transforming itself to meet the requirements of the modern legislation by which...