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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

GSAT to Go Ahead Next Week as Planned – Senator Reid

Minster of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) will go ahead as planned on March 22 and 23. Speaking with JIS News on Tuesday (March 13), Senator Reid encouraged parents...

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Executive Director, Senator Aubyn Hill, speaking at the EGC’s 4th quarterly briefing at Jamaica House earlier this year.

Work in Progress on Special Diaspora Bond

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

Mitigation Programme Prevented Flood Damage in Mobay

Marketing and Communications Manager at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Deleen Powell, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

$450 Million Allocated for TAP Training

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Finance Minister Tables Second Supplementary Estimates

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

BPO a Key Pillar of Growth Agenda – Minister Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says outsourcing services remain a key pillar of the country’s economic growth and job creation strategy, and the Government has been proactive in promoting, engaging and securing investments in the sector. The Minister, who was speaking to JIS News in a recent interview, noted that...

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett (second left), explains to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), work being carried out by the NWC to reduce the loss of potable water during transmission. At left is Project Director, Paul Fanner, of the consulting firm, Miya Water Company of Israel, which has been contracted for the project.

8 years ago Local GovernmentWater

NWC Reduces Loss in Potable Water during Transmission

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting a marked reduction in the amount of potable water lost during transmission, since hiring Miya Water Company from Israel to help tackle the problem. “So far, we have definitely seen improvements. The number of leaks have reduced significantly in the Cherry Gardens, Norbrook and Barbican areas. We’ve had a lot of work done...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), in conversation with British High Commissioner, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, during the observance of Commonwealth Day at King’s House on March 12.

8 years ago Governor General

Jamaica Celebrates Commonwealth Day

Jamaica joined 52 other nations in marking Commonwealth Day on March 12, with a celebration hosted by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House. The event was held under the theme ‘Towards a Common Future’, and featured the reading of the Commonwealth Day message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by the Governor-General, who also...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, being interviewed by CNN

8 years ago Tourism

Appearance on CNN Major Boost for Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says his appearance on CNN on Monday, March 12, was not only a major boost for tourism, but “the best opportunity yet” to explain the enhanced security measures taking place in St. James. Mr. Bartlett, who was guest on the network’s international flagship business programme, ‘Quest Means Business’, hosted by popular British Anchor, Richard...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), proudly holds his award for Tourism Minister of the Year Worldwide, which was presented at the ITB Berlin Trade show in Germany recently. Also in photo is Director of Tourism, Donovan White, who collected the plaque for Jamaica’s Top Destination for Adventure award.

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism a Growth Catalyst – Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that tourism has the potential to accelerate growth and reduce poverty in countries across the globe. “An expanded tourism sector with a high degree of economic integration can produce positive and spillover effects that can help to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth,” he said. “It can also help to promote social inclusiveness, employment...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fifth right), unveils the sign for the Eric & Dr. Hyacinth Hue Health Centre, which was officially handed over to the Tweedside community in Clarendon on February 23. Looking on (from left) are Jerez Hue, daughter of the donors; Dr. Hyacinth Hue; Eric Hue; Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, Richard Azan; Custos of Clarendon, William Shagoury; Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Wayne Chen; André Hue, son of the donors; Parish Manager for Clarendon Health Services, Joseph Grant; and Regional Director of the SRHA, Michael Bent.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Hue Family Gives Back to Tweedside, Clarendon

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has hailed the generosity of Florida-based Jamaicans, Eric and Dr. Hyacinth Hue, for their donation of a two-storey building, valued at $40 million, which will house a clinic. The facility, located in Tweedside, Clarendon, will offer antenatal, dressing, child health, curative (general) and family planning, among other services. It is equipped with blood...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

8 years ago LabourSocial Security

Emergency Conciliation Meeting Called to Restore Normalcy in Public Sector Schools

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has called an emergency conciliation meeting between the Jamaica Teacher’s Association, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. This is in response to reports of industrial action by government paid teachers island wide. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2018, commencing at 2:00...