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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke (second right), converses with Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) education grant recipient, Janique Dawkins (centre), during a BGLC meet and greet session at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (August 29). Others (from left) are BGLC Executive Director, Vitus Evans, and Chairman, Clovis Metcalfe; and Author, Naomi Garrick.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke (second right), converses with Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) education grant recipient, Janique Dawkins (centre), during a BGLC meet and greet session at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (August 29). Others (from left) are BGLC Executive Director, Vitus Evans, and Chairman, Clovis Metcalfe; and Author, Naomi Garrick.

BGLC Awards $11 Million in Education Grants

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has, this year, awarded grants totalling $11 million to 220 tertiary students, which will offset tuition costs at the 17 schools they attend. The grants, awarded annually, are presented to students who are...
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), converses with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, at Wednesday’s (August 29) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), converses with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, at Wednesday’s (August 29) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House.

Cabinet Approves Contracts for Additional Textbooks
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (second left), responds to questions from journalists during Wednesday’s (August 29) quarterly media briefing at the BOJ Auditorium, downtown Kingston. Supporting the Governor (from left) are Deputy Governors – Dr. Wayne Robinson, Maureen Simms and Livingstone Morrison.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (second left), responds to questions from journalists during Wednesday’s (August 29) quarterly media briefing at the BOJ Auditorium, downtown Kingston. Supporting the Governor (from left) are Deputy Governors – Dr. Wayne Robinson, Maureen Simms and Livingstone Morrison.

Inflation at 3.2% in July
Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President, David Wan.
Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President, David Wan.

Business Leaders Welcome Reduction in Major Crimes
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), examines some of the newly acquired motorbikes that will be used by the just-established Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). With the Minister is Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson. Occasion was a ceremony held at Harman Barracks in Kingston on Wednesday (August 29) to officially launch the branch.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), examines some of the newly acquired motorbikes that will be used by the just-established Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). With the Minister is Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson. Occasion was a ceremony held at Harman Barracks in Kingston on Wednesday (August 29) to officially launch the branch.

JCF Launches New Branch to Restore and Maintain Public Order

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left) in discussion with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, during the post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (August 29).

Jamaica to Host Bamboo Symposium from November 27-28

Cabinet has given approval for the hosting of the first Caribbean International Bamboo Symposium at the Jamaica Conference Centre on November 27 and 28, 2018. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the announcement during the post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (August 29). He stated that Cabinet has taken note that...
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Communications Specialist for the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, speaks at a JIS Think Tank.
Commerce

CAC Offers Tips to Shoppers on Tight Budget

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is offering practical tips to shoppers on a tight budget, that should assist as they make their back-to-school purchases. Speaking with JIS News, Communications Specialist at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said that while this is an anxious period, she is assuring parents that there are ways to ensure that their children are equipped with all...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with the Top Boy of the 2018 Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) summer internship, Jared Braham (left) and Top Girl, Kerone Ross, at an awards ceremony hosted by TEF at the Courtleigh Auditorium on August 28.
TourismYouth

Some TEF Summer Interns Given Permanent Jobs

Five of 650 participants in the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) 2018 summer internship programme have been offered permanent jobs, following the programme’s conclusion. They are Pauline Nelson, who has been employed to Suretime Emergency Medical Services; Shamari Drysdale, at Stand Up for Jamaica (SUFJ); Mickelle Hall at Money Masters Limited; Trudi-Ann Cunningham, at the Jamaica Observer, and Bianca Cummings, at...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (right), makes a point during a press conference held at the Courtleigh Hotel & Suites on August 28 to provide an update on improvements at the Authority. Listening (from left) are Chairman of the NSWMA, Dennis Chung; Chairman of the Board
Local Government

NSWMA Saves $42.5 Million on Fuel Bill

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), is reporting that it is saving $42.5 million on its fuel bill, due to control measures that were put in place at the agency. Speaking at press conference at the Courtleigh Hotel & Suites in New Kingston on August 28, Chairman of the Authority, Dennis Chung, said the NSWMA has made "progress" over...
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Student of Wolmer’s Boys’ School, Nethaneel Campbell, who passed nine subjects with distinctions in the recent Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
Education

Student Not Surprised At Gaining Nine CSEC Subjects with Distinctions

Copping nine distinctions in the recent Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations came as no surprise to student of Wolmer’s Boys School, Nethaneel Campbell. In an interview with JIS News, Nethaneel said he knew his hard work and time invested in studying late at nights for the subjects – Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Additional Mathematics, Geography, Spanish, Social Studies, Mathematics and...
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Communications Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. (FILE)
Health & Wellness

CAC Reminds Parents of Safety and Health Measures for School Children

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding parents to include children’s health and safety, as part of their back-to-school preparations for the upcoming academic year. Speaking with JIS News, Communications Specialist for the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said there are a number of things that parents can do to ensure that their children have a successful 2018/19 school year. “While you...
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