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Director of the Learning Resources Development Department at the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Henry Gray addressing a JIS Think Tank on November 2.

Geospatial Technology Programme to Start in January 2019

The HEART Trust/NTA, has partnered with the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, to develop a geospatial technology centred training programme, which will become available to the public in January 2019. This was disclosed by Director of the Learning...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing participants at the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) annual youth forum held on November 2, at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall, in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew.

Government Committed to Protecting Children

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) in conversation with from left: Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at the Ruthven Medical Centre in Kingston, Dr. Michael Abrahams and cervical cancer survivor, Deidre Ashman. Occasion was the Ministry of Health’s Take Responsibility Tour forum, which was held at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann on November 1.

Dr. Tufton Urges Regular Health Checks

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 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.

7 years ago Justice

Strategic Plan for Courts Being Designed

A strategic plan for courts is being designed as part of efforts to strengthen and modernise the country’s justice system. Speaking at a training seminar for Justices of the Peace (JPs), at the Jamaica Conference Centre on November 3, Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, informed that the plan will be completed for the 2019/20 financial year. “This (the strategy) is...

7 years ago Youth

PHOTOS: JIS Heritage Tour 2018

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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.

8 years ago Education

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

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid has hailed Tarrant High School as a model institution in the utilization of technology in education. “Their vision is pretty much aligned with our own strategy in the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the delivery of the curriculum,” Senator Reid said. He was speaking with JIS News...

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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

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.

8 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...