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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Tuesday's (May 1) launch of activities marking Workers' Week and Labour Day 2018, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Unemployment at Record Low 9.6%

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s unemployment rate has declined to a record low 9.6 per cent as at the end of January 2018, down from the 10.4 per cent out-turn for the October to December 2017...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses handover ceremony for solar lanterns to seven constituencies, at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on April 30.

Youth Energy Corps to be formed to Promote Solar Lanterns

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), apologises to Opposition Spokesperson on Health, Dr. Dayton Campbell, during the sitting of the House of Representatives today (May 1).

House Members Apologise

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivering the keynote address at the 32nd Annual Sales Congress of the Caribbean Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CARAIFA) at the Hilton Resort and Spa, Rose Hall, St. James, on April 29.

Jamaica Must Protect Itself against Natural Disasters – Dr. Clarke

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Homer Davis.

Mobay Mayor Welcomes Staging of Regional Police Commissioners Conference

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (left), greets President of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), Michael DaSilva, at their five-day conference being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St, James, on April 30.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Five-Year Strategic Plan Expected from ACCP Conference

President of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), Michael DaSilva, said a five-year strategic plan should emerge from their five-day conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Speaking with JIS News following the opening on April 30, Mr. DaSilva outlined that there will be three operational areas of focus – reducing violent crimes,...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) participates in a 5K run at Hope Gardens, Old Hope Road, on April 29. The race, staged by Running Events Limited, aimed to raise funds to assist charity partner, the Jamaica Society for the Blind. This includes donation of a minimum of 25 computers and specialised software for the entity

8 years ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Health Minister Participates in 5-K Run

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) participates in a 5K run at Hope Gardens, Old Hope Road, on April 29. The race, staged by Running Events Limited, aimed to raise funds to assist charity partner, the Jamaica Society for the Blind. This includes donation of a minimum of 25 computers and specialised software for the entity's computer...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), speaks with Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (centre) at the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on May 1. At left is the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Commissioners of Police Take Part in Regional Conference

Commissioners of Police and other stakeholders from member states of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) are currently participating in a conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Speaking at the opening ceremony on April 30, Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the ACCP conference is timely, as it signals...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales (left), listens to a point being raised by Senior Geologist, Mines and Geology Division, Rockey Wood (right), at the launch of the Mines and Geology Division’s Geoscience School Tour on Monday (April 30) at its Hope Gardens location in St. Andrew. Also listening (from second left) are Student of Wolmer’s Girls’ School, Iyanla Reid; Acting Commissioner of Mines, Leighton Williams; Country Coordinator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ruth Clarke; and Student of Papine High School, Daniel Knight.

8 years ago TransportYouth

Young Persons Encouraged to Pursue Career Options in Geoscience

Young persons are being encouraged to pursue studies that will enable them to take advantage of the myriad career options in the geosciences. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales, said career prospects are strong in this field, which has the potential for further growth and innovation. “There are many careers involved in the mining...

Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.

8 years ago Gender AffairsTechnology

Girls Encouraged to Consider Careers in ICT

Girls are being encouraged to consider careers in information and communications technology (ICT), by the Most Hon. Juliet Holness. Opening the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) ‘Girls in ICT Day’ event on April 26, Mrs. Holness implored the girls in attendance to explore the possibilities in the sector, highlighting that the European Commission has predicted a skills gap of over 500,000...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a press conference at the Ministry on Monday (April 30).

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Education Minister Calls on Students to Plan for Tuition Fees and to Join JAMVAT

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has called on students who intend to pursue tertiary-level education at universities in Jamaica to plan for their tuition fees and to enrol in the Jamaica Values and Attitudes (JAMVAT) programme for tertiary students. Responding to a recent press release from the Guild of Students, University of the West...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), converses with Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship Homer Davis (left), at the opening of the 33rd annual general meeting and conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on April 30. The five-day conference is being held under the theme ‘An Integrated Approach Against Serious and Organised Crime – Implications for Regional Growth and Development’. Also in attendance are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (third left), and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Says Safety and Security Issues Impacting Regional Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says safety and security issues represent the biggest problems facing global tourism and that Jamaica and the rest of the region must never lose sight of that reality. Addressing the opening of the 33rd annual general meeting and conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) in Montego Bay on April 30,...