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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his address in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 18).

Denham Town Zone of Special Operations Extended

The Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in Denham Town, West Kingston, has been extended for another three months. This follows approval by members of the House of Representatives during the sitting of the Lower House on Tuesday (September 18). With...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), listens to a comment from OAS Country Representative in Kingston, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel (second right) at the opening of a three-day workshop on ‘Effective Heritage Inventories and the National Registers’ at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 18). Also partcipating in the discussion (from left) are Technical Consultant, Coherit Associates LLC, Angela Labrador; Technical Project Manager (Cultural Heritage), OAS, Celia Toppin; and Technical Consultant, Coherit Associates LLC, Neil Silberman.

Jamaica Developing National Register of Cultural Places and Objects

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses stakeholders at the 16th Annual USA Travel Agents Golf Tournament awards ceremony, held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (September 15).

Tourism Minister Lauds Travel Agents

Beaches Coordinator at National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA), Chalene Roye-Myrie gives details about the recently launched ‘Jamaica Beach Guide’, a webpage designed by the agency to provide information on the various public beaches across the island, at a JIS Think Tank.

NEPA Launches Jamaica Beach Guide

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), observes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (foreground); and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Professor Julie Meeks (left), unveil signage at the newly constructed independent living complex for former female wards, at 24 Lady Musgrave Road in St. Andrew on September 18. Looking on are Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of UWI Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth (second left); Chargé d'Affaires at the United States Embassy in Kingston, Eric Khant (third left); and Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna (right).

Mental Health Centre to be Built at Maxfield Park Children’s Home

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (centre), signs a contract for implementation of the $18-million Behaviour Modification Initiative/Community-based Behaviour Change Programme, at the agency’s head office in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 18). The initiative, which forms part of phase four of the European Union (EU)-funded Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP IV), aims to reduce deviant behaviour among at-risk youth, aged eight to 25, in volatile and vulnerable communities in five parishes, through a range of social services and interventions. Observing are representatives of two of the stakeholder partners (from left): Head, University of the West Indies Social Welfare Centre, Cerita Buchanan; and Executive Director, Family and Parenting Centre, Dr. Beverley Scott.

8 years ago EducationVision 2030

Behaviour Change Programme to Help at-Risk Youth

At-risk youth between eight and 25 years of age who reside in volatile and vulnerable communities in five parishes are to benefit from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) implementation of an $18-million behaviour change programme over the next eight months. The target communities include Denham Town, West Kingston; Waterhouse, St. Andrew; Portmore, Spanish Town and Bog Walk, St. Catherine;...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), enteracts with students at Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon after a ceremony on Thursday (September 13) to officially hand over 12 new classrooms. Looking on (from left) are Principal of the school, Lanzeford Howell; and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney. The new clarooms have facilitated the transition of the school from the shift system.

8 years ago Education

Mineral Heights Primary Taken Off Shift

The Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon is the latest institution to be taken off the shift system by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. This follows the addition of 12 new classrooms under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF). Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, in his remarks at the official handover...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), addresses the Caribbean Wellness Day Symposium, held on September 14 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Calls on Workplaces to Establish Wellness Programmes

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says workplaces should establish wellness programmes to minimise downtime and to increase productivity. Dr. Tufton, who was delivering the keynote address at the 2018 Caribbean Wellness Day Symposium, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on September 14, said it should be a part of the duties of human resource...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), with judges who have been promoted, after the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, today (September 17). At left is Justice Leighton Pusey who has been appointed to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal, and Miss Pamela Mason, who will act as Master-in-Chambers of the Supreme Court.

8 years ago Governor General

Judges Promoted

Two members of the judiciary have been appointed to serve at higher levels within Jamaica’s courts. With effect from September 17, Miss Pamela Mason will serve as Master-in-Chambers in the Supreme Court, while Justice Leighton Pusey will take up his post to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal, with effect from September 24. They were sworn in by...

Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Chairman, Senator Ransford Braham (second left), is given a demonstration of equipment by General Manager, Delta Supply Company Limited, Jonathan Swire (right), during a tour of booths, following the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) Engineers’ Week 2018 at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Monday (September 17). Senator Braham represented Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Also looking on (from left) are Chairman, Professional Engineers Registration Board, Omar Sweeney; and JIE President, Dwight Ricketts. Engineers’ Week 2018 is being observed from September 16 to 22 under the theme ‘Engineering our Future through Celebrating our Heritage’.

8 years ago Prime Minister

PM Hails Contribution of Engineers to Nation-Building

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has lauded the country’s engineers, noting that they play a vital role in nation-building. He noted that key developments over the years, including the railway system, sugar refineries, reservoirs and water systems, and power plants are, to a great extent, attributable to the skills of engineers. “It is, therefore, imperative that we recognise...

President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison.

8 years ago Justice

More Court of Appeal Judges to be Recruited

President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison, says steps are under way to recruit additional judges. He said the increase is being facilitated by the expansion of the Court of Appeal building on King Street, downtown Kingston, which “is now at an advanced stage”. “Hopefully, we will be in a position to move the main body of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, looks at some of the plastic products that the Government will ban starting January 2019. The Minister announced a ban on the importation, manufacturing, distribution and use of specific categories of plastics during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (September 17). These items include single-use plastic carrier/shopping bags; expanded polystyrene foam, commonly referred to as styrofoam; and plastic drinking straws.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags, Plastic Straws and Polystyrene

Starting January 1, 2019, the Government will be imposing a ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution and use of specific categories of plastic packaging materials. These include single-use plastic carrier/shopping bags; expanded polystyrene foam, commonly referred to as styrofoam; and plastic drinking straws. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who made...