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Farmer, Raymond King, examines peppers in his greenhouse located in Content, Manchester, during a tour of the farm by Executives of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), recently.

Farmers Benefiting from JBI Greenhouse Project

Twenty farmers from Content in Manchester are getting ready to reap sweet peppers and tomatoes from their greenhouses. They are part of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) Water Harvesting and Greenhouse Project that has been operating in eight communities across...

Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) Director of Enforcement and Monitoring, Faith Graham, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held on Thursday (February 21), at the JIS headquarters in Kingston.

202 Conditional Approvals Issued By CLA

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, interacts with students of the Liberty Hill Infant School in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, at the institution’s reopening on Wednesday (February 20).

Gov’t Increases Support to Early-Childhood Institutions

Legal and Policy Specialist at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Tania Chambers, makes a presentation on the Child Care and Protection Act, at a two-day technical workshop on bullying, held at the Police Officers' Club in St. Andrew from February 20 to 21.

Child Protection Agency Stages Anti-Bullying Workshop Kingston

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to the renovated Accident and Emergency area of the Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre (Type 5) in St. James on February 21, symbolising the official launch of the Compassionate Care Programme at the facility. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councilor Leroy Williams; Regional Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Errol Greene; Parish Manager for St. James Public Health Services, Charmaine Williams-Beckford; Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke; and Medical Officer of Health for St James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

Compassionate Care Programme Launched at Mobay Health Centre

Senior Manager for Community Development at the HAJ, Nakia McMorris.

7 years ago Housing

HAJ Calls on MPs to Assist with Land Titling Programme

The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) and Councillors to encourage residents to get titles for their land. “I am seeking the help of our MPs, as I think they have an impact. If they are able to corral their communities, then it would help us significantly (to provide titles),” Senior Manager for Community...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Trade and Investment Manager, Logistics and Infrastructure, Don Gittens, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday, February 21.

7 years ago CommerceIndustry

CLA Issues 29 Licences

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has issued 29 licences to 23 persons since the Authority’s inception. According to Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Trade and Investment Manager, Logistics and Infrastructure, Don Gittens, the 29 licences have been for the cultivation of cannabis, processing of cannabis for medicinal purposes, retail and research and development. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think...

Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and Deputy Chairman for the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) Social Intervention Committee, Omar Sweeney.

7 years ago CommunityNational Security and Peace

Community Day in Denham Town Feb. 23

Denham Town and surrounding areas in West Kingston will engage in sport, fun and entertainment at the ‘Denham Town ZOSO Community Day’, on Saturday, February 23. An initiative of the Joint Force, Denham Town and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), the day will feature road races, football matches, a cheerleading competition, a concert and kiddies centre. Speaking with JIS...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, emphasises a point while addressing journalists at the Central Bank’s quarterly media briefing at the BOJ Auditorium in downtown Kingston on Thursday (February 21).

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Finance & Public Service

Low Inflation of 2.3 % in January 2019

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that inflation fell to 2.3 per cent in January 2019. The decline is the second consecutive out-turn falling below the four to six per cent target range, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, has said. It follows the 2.4 per cent recorded in December 2018 and is 1.5 per cent lower...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), speaks with Chairman of non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Spanish Town Revival Secretariat, Bishop Dr. Rowan Edwards, when he visited King’s House with members of the Secretariat on February 15, to give an update on this year’s ‘10,000 Men and Their Families March’, to be held on March 10 under the theme, ‘We Use What is Right to Correct What is Wrong’. The aim of the march is to encourage residents to rebuild their communities in partnership with the church and business community.

7 years ago Governor General

PHOTOS: G-G and 10,000 Men March

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in conversation with Chairman of non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Spanish Town Revival Secretariat, Bishop Dr. Rowan Edwards, when he visited King’s House with members of the Secretariat on February 15, to give an update on this year’s ‘10,000 Men and Their Families March’, to be held on March 10,...

Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) members on parade at a Jamaica Day observance, held last year at Munro College, in St. Elizabeth.

7 years ago EducationYouth

Students to Celebrate Jamaica Day Feb. 22 at National Arena

Scores of students from across the island are expected to participate in Jamaica Day celebrations, slated for Friday, February 22 at the National Arena in Kingston. The event will be held under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Embracing Positive Values… Envisioning Inclusive Education for a Better Jamaica’. In an interview with JIS News, Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee, Marlon...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, highlights Reggae Month activities at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on Wednesday (February 20) at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

7 years ago CultureEntertainment

50 Icons of Reggae Music to Receive Gold Awards

Fifty Jamaicans, who have played a major role in the development of Reggae music, will be honoured at the Reggae Gold Awards ceremony to be held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on February 27, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The function is one of the premier events for Reggae Month, which is being celebrated in February. It is...