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Veteran Journalist, Ian Boyne passed away on December 18 after a brief period of illness.

JIS Opens Condolence Book for Ian Boyne

A condolence book was opened today (December 21) for late veteran journalist and Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne, at the agency’s headquarters located at 58a Half-Way Tree Road, Kingston. The book will...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), addresses a press conference at the Police Commissioner's Office on Old Hope Road in Kingston on December 19. At left is Commissioner of Police, George Quallo.

Facilities at Canine Division Being Refurbished

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in discussion with Commissioner of Police, George Quallo, during the official handover ceremony for 70 new and pre-owned motor vehicles at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on December 19.

JCF Gets 70 New and Pre-Owned Vehicles

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (seated, centre) in discussion with (from left), Chairperson, Trade Facilitation Task Force, Patricia Francis, and State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. Occasion was a signing ceremony for an advisory agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) for the establishment of a national trade portal. The event was held at the Ministry’s St. Lucia Avenue location in New Kingston on December 19. Standing is Head of Operations, IFC, Judith Green.

Online Registration of Businesses by March 2018

Managing Director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica, Gary Howell, addresses handover ceremony at Luana, Phase 1 in St. Elizabeth, recently.

HAJ Hands Over Luana Housing Development to Municipal Corporation

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

PEP Will Help Tailor Learning to Meet Students’ Needs – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), scheduled to commence in the 2018/2019 academic year, will help to tailor learning to meet the needs of all students, particularly those with special requirements. “The profile [PEP] will allow us to identify the strengths and weaknesses of our students, and so we...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley . (FILE)

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Renewable Energy Will Significantly Reduce Money Spent on Oil – Minister

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says Jamaica’s potential to generate and utilise renewable energy would significantly reduce what the country consumes and spends on oil. This, he said, will place Jamaica on the right trajectory to supply not only residential customers but the productive sector with affordable energy. Dr. Wheatley was speaking at the...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre); Chairman of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Robert Lawrence (fourth right, front row); and Chief Executive Officer, Suzette Buchanan (left, front row) with the All Together Sing 2017 Champion, Knox High School Choir, during a performance following the launch of the USF’s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on December 15.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

USF Invests Over $6.5 Billion to Expand ICT Sector

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has invested more than $6.5 billion in infrastructure, devices and programmes geared towards the expansion of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector over the past 12 years. This is according to USF Chairman, Robert Lawrence, who said the investments are a reflection of the commitment of the agency to universal ICT access. He was...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), examines a Red Stripe bottle while on a tour of the brewery’s new production line, dubbed ‘Line 8’, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, at the company’s Spanish Town Road facility on December 19. Others (from second left) are Line 8 Project Manager, André Bennett; Executive Director of the National Growth Council, Aubyn Hill; State Minister in the Finance and the Public Service Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Vice President of Project Development, New Fortress Energy, Sam Abdalla.

8 years ago ParliamentPrime MinisterTransport

Cabinet Approves Pilot for Some JUTC Buses to Use LNG

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Cabinet has approved the pilot project to retrofit some Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses to use liquefied natural gas (LNG). The pilot is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year and will see five new LNG buses in operation. Mr. Holness pointed out that this is part of...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations, Sandra Watson Garrick (second right), points out an area for painting during a ‘work’ day at the facility on December 8.

8 years ago Housing

Real Estate Board Assists Children’s Home

The Strathmore Gardens Place of Safety in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, has received a facelift and much-needed supplies just in time for Christmas. On December 8, members of staff of the Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations, travelled to the facility’s Spanish Town location for a ‘work’ day and donation of items. They painted the entire building and handed...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (left), congratulates Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL), Grantley Stephenson (centre), after signing and handing over the lease arrangements for the KWL’s Global Auto Logistics Centre. Sharing the moment is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Airports Authority, Audley Deidrick. Occasion was the launch of the facility located at Tinson Pen in St. Andrew on Friday (December 15).

8 years ago Transport

Kingston Wharves Launches Auto Logistics Centre

Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) on Friday (December 15) officially launched its Global Auto Logistics Centre, providing a one-stop facility for the warehousing of cars for domestic distribution and for markets throughout the region. The development is in support of the Government’s focus on encouraging increased investment in the provision of logistics services as part of the Global Logistics Hub Initiative....

Public Relations Officer of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks. (FILE)

8 years ago Local Government

Promoters and Event Planners Must Get Fire-Safety Permit

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is calling on promoters and event planners to obtain a fire-safety permit to confirm the safety of venues being used to host events this holiday season. “Persons who are hosting events, which could be a lot at Christmas, you must get a permit from the Jamaica Fire Brigade,” Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire...