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An American Crocodile basking in the sun in the Black River Lower Morass. Crocodiles are being threatened by acts of poaching and loss of habitat.

NEPA Encourages Jamaicans to Protect the Crocodile

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging the public to help in the conservation of the American Crocodile species in Jamaica. The American Crocodile, the largest native reptile in the country, has come under increasing population threat from...

Members of the Reggae Girlz during a motorcade on Saturday (Dec.15), to celebrate the team’s historic qualification for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The Government is organising four days of activities to mark the milestone.

PHOTOS: Motorcade in Honour of the Reggae Girlz Qualification for 2019 FIFA Women’s World

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, shows off his football skills during a Christmas treat for children held on Sunday (December 16), at the Office of the Prime Minister, St. Andrew. The youngsters were treated to gifts, delicious treats, and enjoyed a range of fun activities for the day.

PHOTOS: Christmas Treat at the Office of the Prime Minister

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Lawrence Park, St. Ann Bay on Friday, December 14.

$300,000 Provided To Furnish Two Homes Under Indigent Project

President of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), Lennon Richards, addressing the National Parenting Support Commission’s ( NPSC) Parent Awards Ceremony held at the Montego Bay Riu Hotel in St. James, recently.

Fathers Urged to Get More Involved in Children’s Education

Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter (left) tries his hand at steel work at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited

7 years ago Works / Construction

CHEC Stages Inaugural Skills Competition

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited staged its inaugural skilled workers’ competition on Friday (Dec. 14) geared at enhancing team spirit between locals and their Chinese counterparts and inculcating excellence as an integral part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme. Dubbed the ‘CHEC me, I can –Skills Competition’ it also aimed to motivate workers to high levels of production...

The "belly woman" character from the Marcus Garvey Jonkonnu group dances with a member of the public at the Ocho Rios clock lighting ceremony, which was held in the town centre on Thursday ( December 13) .

7 years ago Culture

Traditional Jamaican Christmas Important – Mayor Belnavis

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says traditional Christmas celebrations in Jamaica are important in preserving the culture and bringing people together. He was speaking to JIS News at the annual Clock Lighting Ceremony held in the Ocho Rios town centre on Thursday (December 13), which included performances from the Marcus Garvey Jonkonnu group, as well as reggae...

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JAMPRO Secures US$166.7 Million In FDIs up to June

The Government’s investment promotion agency, JAMPRO continues to secure investments for the country across various sectors. “Up to June of this year, we have booked Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) at US$166.7 million, while export sales stood at US$407.3 million, and the work doesn’t stop there,” said JAMPRO Chairman, Senator Don Wehby. He was making his contribution to the State of...

7 years ago Community

Ground Broken for Rehabilitation and Expansion of Gayle Community Centre

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on Thursday (Dec. 13) broke ground for phase one of the rehabilitation and expansion of the Gayle Multi-Purpose Community Centre in St. Mary. Cabinet, in September, approved the award of an $85.1 million contract to Marshall Construction Company Limited to undertake the works, which will focus on renovation of the ground floor...

7 years ago AgricultureTourism

Hotel Industry Increasing Demand and Consumption of Local Produce

The Tourism Linkages Network has been reaping success through its efforts at strengthening the relationship between the tourism and the agricultural sectors, resulting in an increase in the demand and consumption of local produce by the hospitality industry. A major thrust, which has been bearing fruit, is the Tourism Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) pilot project, which has assisted 400 local farmers...

Director of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Portia Magnus. (FILE)

7 years ago LabourSocial Security

NIS Changes Period for Stamp Card Contributions

Effective January 2019, the period for the payment of National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contributions using stamp cards, will be changed to the calendar year, January to December from the existing financial year, April to March. Speaking with JIS News recently, Director of National Insurance at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Portia Magnus, said that the change in the...

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t and Police Federation Sign Four-Year Wage Agreement

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and the Jamaica Police Federation (JPF), on Friday (December 14), signed a Heads of Agreement for a four-year 16 per cent wage increase for rank and file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The agreement, which includes a combination of provisions relating to service and conditions of work, covers the period...