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The new air traffic control tower at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James.

JCAA Modernisation Programme Nearing Completion

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is nearing the completion of its comprehensive modernisation programme to upgrade and replace major components of its Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems. JCAA Director General, Nari Williams Singh, tells JIS News that the upgrades...

Officer in Charge of Operations, Jamaica Defence Force, Colonel Daniel Pryce (at podium), addresses the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston meeting at Hotel Four Seasons, in St. Andrew, on March 26. Seated at left is Acting President, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston, Leon Marrett.

Colonel Says ZOSOs Continue to Reap Success

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), tours the newly renovated antenatal clinic at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, in Kingston, accompanied by Senior Medical Officer at Victoria Jubilee, Dr. Orville Morgan.

Health Ministry Launches Compassionate Care Programme

Head of the Physical Education Department at The Mico University College, Dr. Carol Long (left); President of The Mico University College, Asburn Pinnock (second left), and Lecturer in the Department of Physical Education, Janet Guy, receive netballs, footballs and volleyballs from Resident Representative for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Jamaica Office, Tobita Kenji (fourth left), and JICA Volunteer for Physical Health Education, Keiichiro Hirano, at a handover ceremony at Mico, in Kingston, on March 26.

Mico Receives Sport Supplies from JICA

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), being shown features of the 3D survey vessel, Polarcus Adira, by Captain of the vessel, Tom Reiten (left), when he toured the ship on March 23. Also pictured are Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson (third left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hillary Alexander.

Vessel to Conduct 3D Seismic Survey Arrives

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Announces Cabinet Changes

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has made adjustments to the Cabinet. During the regular meeting of the Cabinet, this morning (Monday, March 26), Prime Minister Holness informed his Cabinet colleagues of the changes which are as follows: Hon. Dr Horace Chang moves to the Ministry of National Security. He was previously the Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth...

Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communication, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Camille Taylor, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

8 years ago Energy

Energy Conservation is Still Priority – PCJ

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is reminding Jamaicans that energy conservation should still be the first priority, even as Jamaica launches into the oil and gas exploration industry. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communication at the PCJ, Camille Taylor, said the agency is encouraging persons to practise energy conservation and efficiency, which is...

Caption: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Suman Vemu (left), explains the functions of the C-arm machine to Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left); Senior Medical Officer at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Alfred Dawes (second left); and Executive Director of Food for the Poor, David Mair. Occasion was the handover of the machine on March 23.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital Gets New Machine to Reduce Amputations

The Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital has been outfitted with a new C-arm machine, which will help to reduce the number of amputations, by enabling the hospital to undertake more surgeries and reduce patient waiting time. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who spoke at the official handover of the machine on March 23, described it as another big...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing a sitting of the Senate on March 23.

8 years ago Finance & Public ServiceSenate

Senate Approves SERP Resolution

The Senate on Friday (March 23) approved the Pensions Public Service Special Early Retirement Programme Order 2018 Resolution. The Special Early Retirement Programme (SERP) is a voluntary separation initiative that allows public sector employees, aged 50 to 59, under the non-contributory Government pension scheme, to take up early retirement through an incentivised package. Special incentives have been included in the...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), celebrates with members of the National Works Agency’s (NWA) Energy Management Committee who emerged as the 2017 Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica /Government of Jamaica Energy Champions. From second left are: Mechanical Artisan, Gregory Williams; Property and Estate Manager, Khalid Peart; Procurement Officer, Jessica Gordon; Director, Corporate Services, Sharon Morgan-Grindley; and Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor, Venrick Brown.

8 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Winners of the PCJ’s Energy Champion Competition

The National Works Agency (NWA) are winners of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica’s (PCJ) Government of Jamaica Energy Champion Competition. During the event, competing entities had to show a reduction in their energy consumption between September and December 2017 compared to the corresponding period in 2016. The NWA recorded a 20 per cent reduction in their energy costs over the...

Associate Vice-President for the Faculty of Advanced Skills and Professional Development at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Dr. Cornell Brown, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.

8 years ago EducationTechnology

Well-Rounded Curriculum for TAP Trainees

Participants in the Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) will receive training from a well-rounded curriculum, inclusive of face-to-face, experiential and practical exercises. Associate Vice-President for the Faculty of Advanced Skills and Professional Development at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Dr. Cornell Brown, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, pointed out that there are nine modules to...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), applauds after unveiling the plaque officially marking the adoption of the Lambs River Health Centre, in Westmoreland, by the Jamaica 55 Charities Group UK, under the Ministry of Health’s Adopt a Clinic Programme. With him are Dr. Marcia Graham of the Westmoreland Health Department and Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland, Luther Buchanan.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Minister Emphasises Importance of Primary Health Care

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is committed to ensuring that primary health care facilities, particularly in rural areas, are adequately equipped to properly serve the communities. The Minister was speaking at the official launch of the five-year sponsorship programme for the Lambs River Health Centre in Westmoreland, by the Jamaica 55 Charities Group UK,...