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Traffic Changes for Three Miles

Press Release - Effective today, May 9, 2018, the National Works Agency (NWA) will prohibit right turns, from Marcus Garvey Drive, at the Three Miles intersection. The change is to facilitate road rehabilitation works that are now underway, at Three...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 8

CHASE Fund Commits $120M to Early-Childhood Certification Programme

Decline in the Number of Children Reported Missing

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), peruses a book about the Kiwanis Club with President, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston, Mr. Leo Williams, during the Club’s luncheon at the Hotel Four Seasons on Monday (May 7).

Education System Being Transformed

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8).

Education Ministry to Establish Two Day-Care Centres in Each Constituency

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8). At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

8 years ago Tourism

Record Tourist Arrivals for First Quarter

For the first quarter of 2018, tourist arrivals were at record levels, says Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett. Making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 8, the Minister informed that for the period, total arrivals were 1,298,674, an increase of 6.6 per cent, including 625,002 stopovers, up by 6.8 per cent; and...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is warmly greeted by Chairman of the Victoria Mutual Group, Michael McMorris (right), at the launch of the Victoria Mutual Foundation (VMF) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 8. At centre is Chairman of the VMF, Courtney Campbell.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Welcomes Support from VM Foundation

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is hailing the Victoria Mutual Foundation (VMF) for partnering with the Ministry in improving the nation’s public health system. He noted that the collaboration has, so far, resulted in the VMF adopting the St. Jago Park Health Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, under the Adopt-a-Clinic Initiative. “We, in public health, are very...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) is greeted by Head, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Orville Taylor (second right) during the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) Men’s Forum at the Jacisera Park Sports Complex in St. Andrew on May 7. Others from (second right) are First Vice President, JCSA, Robert Chung; and President, JCSA, O’Neil Grant.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Civil Servants Credited for Country’s Improved Competitiveness Ranking

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, is attributing Jamaica’s improved ranking in the Global Competitiveness Report to the dedication and commitment of public-sector employees. Jamaica is now ranked 70th out of 137 countries, moving from number 86 some 10 years ago. The World Economic Forum introduced the Global Competitiveness Report in...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today (May 8). At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

8 years ago Tourism

Housing Solutions for Tourism Workers

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is to provide $1 billion over the next five years for the provision of housing solutions for tourism workers. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8). He informed that the different types of housing solutions will be...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Beverley Lashley (right), with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica, in the ‘Organisations’ category during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on April 25. Assisting is aide-de-camp assigned to the Prime Minister for the function, Major Karl McKen. A total of 65 persons and organisations were honoured for significant contributions to the economic, cultural and social development of the country.

8 years ago EducationPrime Minister

National Library of Jamaica Gets PM’s Medal of Appreciation

The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica in the ‘Organisations’ category. This award was given for its contribution to nation building on the basis of innovation, creativity, community involvement and outstanding service. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer for the NLJ, Beverley Lashley, says members of the...

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Social Security Ministry Providing Supplies for Flood Victims in Westmoreland

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be providing relief supplies to assist persons who have been impacted by the recent heavy rains in sections of Westmoreland. In an interview with JIS News, Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness in Westmoreland, Hilma Tate, said the supplies will be presented to the six persons being housed at the Eldin Washington Early...

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation, Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska (standing) interacts with students of Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School, which received funding for new classrooms, bathrooms and perimeter fencing under the European Union

8 years ago CultureForeign Affairs

Europe Day is May 9

Representatives of Government, the diplomatic corps, business sector and civil society will join the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica along with EU member states in marking Europe Day on Wednesday, May 9. Beneficiaries of projects and programmes that are being implemented through funding from the EU will also join in the celebrations, which include a reception and a film...