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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking at the opening of the Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Diagnostic and Early Intervention Centre in Granville, St. James, on October 23.

Nutrition and Medical Support During Pregnancy Critical – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has highlighted the importance of access to proper nutrition and medical care for expectant mothers in ensuring the healthy development of children. He informed that officials from the Ministries...

Deputy Director, Institute of Jamaica, Nicole Patrick Shaw.

Breadfruit Takes Centre Stage at Heritage Fest on October 26

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives.

Gov’t to Recover Money for Purchase of Motor Vehicles

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Paul Ximines, speaking at the 72nd Annual Educational Conference and Annual General Meeting of JAPHI at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny, on Tuesday (October 23). In the background is Vice President of JAPHI, Derron Williams.

Public Health Inspectors Hailed

Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renée Robinson, showcases collateral material produced to promote the work of the Commission while highlighting various initiatives that the entity is undertaking to support local film-makers.

Film Commission Promoting Local Industry

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (FILE)

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Joint Select Committee to Consider and Reporton BOJ Act

A Joint Select Committee of Parliament has been established to consider and report on the Bank of Jamaica (Amendment) Act 2018. The Committee will be chaired by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. Other members include Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service,...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is in light conversation with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at the launch of 2019 Carnival in Jamaica, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on October 23.

8 years ago CultureEntertainment

UNESCO Examining Jamaica’s Reggae Submission

The Government will know in November whether it has been successful in its efforts to have reggae music inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative List. Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that UNESCO technical experts are in the process of examining Jamaica’s reggae submission. “We are awaiting...

Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left, foreground) presents former national footballer, Luton Shelton Jr. (seated) with a cheque for $5 million during half time at the Monday night (October 22) football match at the Harbour View Stadium in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (left, background); President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Rickets (second right); Mr. Luton

8 years ago Sport

PHOTO:Minister Grange Presents $5-Million Cheque to Luton Shelton

Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left, foreground) presents former national footballer, Luton Shelton Jr. (seated) with a cheque for $5 million during half time at the Monday night (October 22) football match at the Harbour View Stadium in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (left, background); President of the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C Hutchinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on October 17.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Bamboo Being Explored as a Substitute for Plastic, Polystyrene

Bamboo is being explored as a possible alternative to the production of plastic and polystyrene containers as the Government embarks on a policy to ban the use of the materials. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said the Government will be looking closely at the potential of the bamboo sector in...

Assistant Chief Education Officer in charge of the Special Education Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Sharon Anderson Morgan

8 years ago Education

Register Special Needs Students Early for PEP

Parents and guardians of children with special needs who are preparing for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) are being encouraged to register them early with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s Special Education Unit. Assistant Chief Education Officer in charge of the unit, Dr. Sharon Anderson Morgan, told JIS News that as was the case with the Grade Six...

The Most Hon Andrew Holness cuts the ribbon marking the official opening of

8 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Infrastructural Works to Modernise Kingston – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has moved to capitalize on infrastructural works now underway to modernise the city of Kingston. Speaking at the official opening of the ‘20 South’ residential development, on Saturday, (October 20) the Prime Minister stated that developers are seeking to make use of land in the city, therefore, the Government is ensuring the relevant...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses Justices of the Peace (JPs) at the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Global Villas Hotel in Esher, Hanover, on Saturday (October 20).

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Safety and Security Key to Growth – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the island’s sustainable economic growth is heavily dependent on its safety and security. “To have sustainable economic growth, you have to have the foundation in safety, security and justice, because where there is economic activity, money is being spent, people are getting jobs; but if there is insecurity, it disrupts everything,”...