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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

The Government has earmarked lands located at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Kingston for the construction of a therapy centre for wards of the State affected by mental health issues. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has already drafted a...

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.

Behaviour Change Programme to Help at-Risk Youth

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.

Mineral Heights Primary Taken Off Shift

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.

Health Minister Calls on Workplaces to Establish Wellness Programmes

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.

Judges Promoted

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...

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis, speaks to JIS News about hurricane preparations in St. James.

8 years ago Local Government

St. James Prepared as Hurricane Season Peaks

The St. James Municipal Corporation says it is prepared to deal with any eventualities should the parish be impacted by a tropical cyclone during the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season. The season, which officially began on June 1 and will end November 30, generally experiences its peak from mid-August to the end of September. During this period, conditions are ideal for...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), is presented with a gift basket by Tax Auditor, Camelia Bryson, at the graduation of persons who took part in the Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) postgraduate programme, on September 14 at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Commends TAJ

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has hailed Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) for collecting four per cent more revenue than was projected for the first four months of this fiscal year. He said Jamaica is reaping the benefits of a “transformed” TAJ, and that all the economic fundamentals are moving in the right direction....

8 years ago Tourism

Gov’t Positioning Jamaica to Benefit from Gastronomy Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that the Ministry is taking strategic steps to ensure that Jamaica capitalises on its potential and benefits in a more significant way from gastronomy tourism. He informed that the Gastronomy Network, which is spearheading the process, “has been working assiduously to craft innovative plans”. “Their main strategies include creating a gastronomy mapping platform...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at the installation ceremony for 22 new justices of the peace (JPs) for the parish of Trelawny, held at the Mangos Beach Resort in Cooper’s Pen, Falmouth, on Friday (September 14)

8 years ago Justice

Land Being Identified for New Courthouse in St. James

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is actively searching for suitable land for the construction of a state-of-the-art court in St. James. Minister Chuck noted that a new court is urgently needed in the parish in an effort to improve access to justice for citizens. He said that funding is available for the project. The Minister was...