The Management and Staff of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) are in shock to learn of the sudden passing of Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ian Boyne. “A deep sense of loss and overwhelming sadness has engulfed us. Everyone knew Ian as the veteran journalist, but we knew him as that and so much more. He was a superb colleague....

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has said that with the passing of Ian Boyne, Jamaica has lost one of its most impactful practitioners in the field of journalism. Minister Grange said it came as a shock to her when she learnt of the death of the veteran journalist this morning. “I knew he had...

Over the next five years, the National Water Commission (NWC) will be replacing mechanical water meters with new high-tech electronic devices, which will result in improved quality of service to consumers and a reduction in operational costs for the agency. The solid-state water meters, to be supplied by the German company, Diehl Metering, are rated among the best in the...

Jamaica will welcome the first set of Chinese coaches early January under a technical cooperation agreement between the Governments of both countries. They will work with local coaches and athletes in various disciplines, providing technical assistance and expertise. Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the Chinese coaches will stay in the island for 30 days....

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is lauding the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) for making quality higher education accessible to all Jamaicans. He said the entity is making an invaluable contribution to national development by ensuring the integrity of the range of certificate, associate and bachelor degree programmes offered at community colleges across...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has urged Jamaican farmers to capitalise on the Agri-linkages Exchange (ALEX) platform, which he says will be a huge catalyst in equipping them to reap the benefits of tourism’s success. Mr. Bartlett said the platform, which was set up to facilitate the purchase and exchange of goods between farmers and buyers within the hotel...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says more local companies need to invest in research and development (R&D) in order to stimulate economic growth. He indicated that the work directed towards innovation, introduction and improvement of products and processes is often lacking in some entities. “We do not invest in R&D. We are about just purchasing...