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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks on the impending plastic ban at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ session. (PHOTO: Michael Sloely)

Government Looking to Strengthen Law Applicable to Breaches of Single-Use Plastics Ban

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, says the Government is looking to strengthen aspects of the law applicable where breaches of the ban on single-use plastics, which takes effect on January,...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck addresses a Justices of the Peace training seminar held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on November 3

Forty JPs Graduate from Justice Training Programme

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), examines craft sculpted by artist, George Faulkner (centre), during a tour of the Kingston Craft Extravaganza themed, ‘A Fi Wi Handiwuk Dis’, which was staged in The Breezeway, New Kingston, on Thursday (December 20). Looking on is Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited, which hosted the event, Dr. Andrew Spencer.

Jamaica Poised to Generate Record US$3.3B in Tourism Earnings For 2018

The town of Falmouth, famous for its Georgian-style architecture and historic buildings, has been experiencing a kind of renaissance and is once again being hailed as a centre of major economic activities.

Falmouth Emerging as an Economic Player

Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans (right), in discussion with JSEZA Director of Investor Relations and Communications, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

United Nations 2030 SDGs Adopted by JSEZA

Director at the Access to Information (ATI) Unit, Damian Cox, addresses a JIS Think Tank on December 19, where he highlighted initiatives being undertaken to improve service delivery, compliance and reporting mechanisms for government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).

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Measures Being Undertaken to Improve Access to Information

The Access to Information (ATI) Unit will be undertaking some critical initiatives aimed at improving service delivery, compliance and reporting mechanisms for government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). Director at the Unit, Damian Cox, told JIS News that the entity will be introducing institutional report cards to measure how public authorities are performing in terms of providing access to information...

Ms. Kyesha Randall at the mentorship training session, held at the Department of Correctional Services Training Room in Kingston.

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Former Festival Queen to be Mentor in ‘We Transform’ Programme

Kyesha Randall, the 2016 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, has embarked on the journey of becoming a mentor in the ‘We Transform’ programme. The We Transform programme is a Ministry of National Security initiative that aims to provide children within the care of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) with the skills and support necessary to become productive citizens. Ms. Randall,...

George William Gordon House, one of the historic landmarks on Duke Street, Kingston, which is the home of Jamaica’s Houses of Parliament. The building was named in honour of one of Jamaica’s National Heroes.

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TEF Commits $17.m To Duke Street Museum Project Kingston

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has committed over $17.5 million to mobilise Jamaica’s first Walking Street Museum on Duke Street as part of downtown Kingston’s redevelopment plans Dubbed the Duke Street Refurbishing Project (DSRP), the walking street museum will include placement of street art depicting Duke Street’s history, along various locations of the roadway. These include sculptures, murals, low and...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), and Chairman of Carib Cement Company Limited, Parris Lyew-Ayee (left), applaud following the official unveiling of the new concrete road in Litchfield, Manchester, on December 16. Others (from second left) are Councillor, Walderston Division, Leroy Mitchell; and General Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited, Peter Donkersloot Ponce. Caribbean Cement Company Limited rehabilitated 530 metres of roads in the farming community as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

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PHOTOS: Minister Shaw Opens Farm Road in Litchfield, Manchester

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), is in discussion with Chairman of Carib Cement Company Limited, Parris Lyew-Ayee (right); and General Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited Peter Donkersloot Ponce, during the official opening of the new concrete road in Litchfield, Manchester on December 16. Caribbean Cement rehabilitated 530 metres of road in the farming...

Head of the Cyber Incidence Response Team (CIRT) , Dr. Moniphia Hewling, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago Technology

Be Careful While Shopping Online During the Festive Season

Head of the Cyber Incidence Response Team (CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling, is calling on Jamaicans to make an extra effort this year to protect their personal and financial information during this festive season. Dr. Hewling told JIS News that, generally, during this time of the year there is an increase in cybercrime globally, as persons do more online shopping, “especially...

Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis (left), addresses children at a treat held at the Houses of Parliament parking lot, 81 Duke Street, Kingston, on December 20.

7 years ago Youth

PHOTOS: Parliament Hosts Kiddie’s Treat

Children enjoy the bounce-about at the kiddies’ treat held at the Houses of Parliament parking lot, 81 Duke Street, Kingston, on December 20. A little girl enjoys a mechanical bull ride at a kiddies treat held at the Houses of Parliament parking lot, 81 Duke Street, Kingston, on December 20. A little boy shows off...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing an appreciation luncheon for Board members of affiliate agencies, hosted by the Minister, at 60 Hagley Park Road in Kingston on December 19.

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PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Hosts Luncheon for Board Members

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), conversing with (from second left) Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority, Audley Gordon; Chairman, Social Development Commission, Prudence Kidd-Deans; and Chairman, National Solid Waste Management Authority, Dennis Chung. Occasion was an appreciation luncheon for Board members of all affiliate agencies, hosted by Minister McKenzie at 60 Hagley...