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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

Expansion of Court of Appeal Building to be Completed by the End of November

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says expansion of the Court of Appeal building on King Street in downtown Kingston is on track for completion by the end of November. He made the announcement at a Justices of the Peace training...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left) is greeted by Resident Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Kenji Tobita (right) at the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the JICA Alumni Association in Jamaica at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on November 3. Others from left are: Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki and President, JICA Alumni Association in Jamaica, Lenroy James.

Over 600 Jamaicans Benefit from Training in Japan

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left) greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes at a Justices of the Peace training seminar held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on November 3.

Strategic Plan for Courts Being Designed

PHOTOS: JIS Heritage Tour 2018

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (3rd left), views a motor cycle being repaired by three students at the Tarrant High School in Kingston, on November 1. Others from left are: Regional Director at the Education Ministry, Dr. Ksan Troupe; and Principal of the school, Paul Hall.

Tarrant High Hailed as a Model Institution in the use of Technology in Education

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. JC Hutchinson (left), converses with Deputy Parish Manger at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in St. Elizabeth, Nathan Samuels, at the 2018-2019 Irish Potato Sensitization meeting at the Green Valley Apostolic Church, Lewisville, New Market, St. Elizabeth on Thursday, November 1.

7 years ago Agriculture

2400 Acre Farm to Provide Employment for Over 900 Persons

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. JC Hutchinson, says the 2400 acre farm to be established at Holland Estate in St. Elizabeth, will provide employment for over 900 persons. Speaking at the 2018-2019 Irish Potato Sensitization meeting, held at the Green Valley Apostolic Church, Lewisville, New Market, St. Elizabeth on November 1, Mr....

Principal Director of the Climate Change Division in the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Una May Gordon (left) shares in a photo opportunity with Senior Development Officer, at the Canadian High Commission, Walric Peddie (centre) and Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley. Occasion was the inaugural staging of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Summit and Demo Day at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on November 2.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica to Benefit from Climate Change Resilience Project

Jamaica is one of three countries participating in a US$35.7 million project designed to strengthen resilience of urban areas through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EBA). The project entitled, ‘Building climate resilience of urban systems through EBA in Latin America and the Caribbean’ also includes Mexico and El Salvador. Funding in part for the project has been provided by the Jamaica Social Investment...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) presents a special award to Private Addo Abendigo for displaying outstanding leadership and academics, proper dress and deportment, and the core values of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Occasion was the end of programme ceremony for the Jamaica National Service Corps Intake 1702, held at Up Park Camp on November 2.

7 years ago National Security

JNSC Engages Close to 1600 Candidates

The Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) through the auspices of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), has engaged close to 1600 candidates into the training programme to date. This was disclosed by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang during his keynote address at the end of programme ceremony, for the JNSC Intake 1702, held at Up Park Camp on November...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (standing) addresses the Senate regarding the Local Governance Municipality of Portmore (Change of Name) Order Resolution 2018, during its sitting on Friday (November 2). Also pictured is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

7 years ago Local Government

Local Authority Renamed Portmore City Municipality

Members of the Senate approved the Local Governance Municipality of Portmore (Change of Name) Order Resolution 2018, during its sitting on Friday (November 2). Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith who moved for the Order to be approved, said it seeks to rename the local authority as the Portmore City Municipality. Mrs. Johnson Smith, who is...

Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Courtney Cole.

7 years ago Agriculture

Ministry Official says Plan for Former Sugar Cane Lands will Bolster Industry

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Courtney Cole, says the Government’s strategic plan for the multipurpose use of former sugar cane lands must be seen as part of the way forward for the sector. He said that the plan, which includes partnerships with various stakeholders, will “bolster and propel this struggling industry towards a...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left) cuts the ribbon to officially open the Edward Douglas Early Childhood and Development Centre in Douglas Castle, St. Ann, on Wednesday (October 31). Sharing in the occasion are (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Interim Chairman of the school board, Bishop Paul A. Black; Pastor of the Sanctuary of Praise Apostolic Church, Bishop Marvin Tracey; Chief Executive Officer of the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, Billy Heaven; and students of the school.

7 years ago Education

Education Ministry Seeking Chase Funding for Brain Builder Centres

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is seeking support through the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education Fund (CHASE) to finance aspects of the Brain Builder centres, which will be operated across the island. “We are seeking operational and maintenance funding from (CHASE), as we (Ministry) will be paying the staff,” said portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid....

Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager and Trainer at the National Spatial Data Management Division, Simone Lloyd.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Focus on Geospatial Technologies

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, through the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), will observe National Geography Awareness Week 2018 under the theme ‘Geospatial Technologies: Driving Logistics and Transportation’. Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager and Trainer at the NSDMD, Simone Lloyd, told JIS News that the Ministry is ensuring that economic growth occurs in a sustainable manner through...