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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange. (FILE)

Minister Grange Describes Ian Boyne as one of Jamaica’s Most Impactful Journalists

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...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), examines one of the 450,000 new high tech electronic water meters to be supplied by German company, Diehl Metering to the National Water Commission (NWC). Looking on is Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Joachim Christoph Schmillen. Diehl was awarded a US$43.9 million contract to supply the meters for installation islandwide. Dr. Chang, along with principals of the NWC and Diehl Metering, signed the contract on Friday (Dec. 15) during a ceremony at Jamaica House.

Mechanical Water Meters to Be Replaced Over Next Five Years

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left); and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao, shake hands while displaying signed copies of the Jamaica/China Technical Cooperation Project on Sport Coaching at the signing ceremony held on October 23 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The exchange programme is slated to run from January 2018 to December 2020.

First Set of Chinese Coaches to Arrive January

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left) is presented with a painting by Human Resource Coordinator for the Council of Community Colleges Jamaica (CCCJ), Pricilla Chambers, during the CCCJ’s 15th Anniversary Banquet on December 14 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

Education Minister Hails Council of Community Colleges

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the launch of the ALEX platform at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on December 13.

Farmers Urged to Capitalise on Alex Platform

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

9 years ago EnergyTechnology

More Local Companies Urged to Invest in Research and Development

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...

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, urges shoppers to be vigilant when makes purchases online. She was addressing a recent Think Tank at the JIS head office in Kingston.

9 years ago Commerce

Look Out For Cyber Scams – CAC

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding shoppers to guard against cyber scams as they make their online purchases during the Christmas season. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, says the impulsive spending during the yuletide period makes persons particularly vulnerable to these scams. “The criminals are lurking,” she points out. She notes that the steps to...

9 years ago Culture

Hire Talent for Functions through JCDC

Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora are being encouraged to make use of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) talent registry to book authentic Jamaican entertainment for various functions and activities. Business and Product Development Manager, Karla Mullings, told JIS News that the agency has a pool of over 3,000 persons and groups who are winners or best performers...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, speaks with Chairman of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Robert Lawrence, following the launch of USF’s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 15. The programme will engage 1, 000 youngsters in information communication technology (ICT) training and employment.

9 years ago TechnologyYouth

1,000 Youth to Benefit from ICT Training and Employment

The Universal Service Fund (USF) will be engaging approximately 1,000 youngsters in information communication technology (ICT) training and employment over a 12-month period commencing January 2018. Participants are now being recruited for the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP), which involves partnership with the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology and the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU). Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a light moment with Jamaica

9 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Welcomes Historic Four-Millionth Visitor

Jamaica's tourism industry marked a historical milestone on Friday (Dec.15), welcoming the four-millionth visitor to the island in a single year. In tandem with this achievement, the tourism sector is also poised to reach US$3 billion in earnings for the year. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett led a delegation of tourism officials and stakeholders to greet Jill Bell, who...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), presents newly sworn-in Jamaican citizen, Dr. Ehis-Oje Pius Areghan, with a certificate formalising his status during the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency

9 years ago National Security and Peace

47 Foreign Nationals Granted Citizenship

Forty-seven foreign nationals living in Jamaica have been granted citizenship by the Government. They were presented with documents formalising their status by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) during a swearing-in ceremony at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew on December 14. The ceremony was attended by National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who has portfolio responsibility for...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), addresses a press conference at his Constant Spring Road offices in St. Andrew on December 13. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer.

9 years ago JusticeYouth

Justice Ministry Looking to Table Child Diversion BILL January

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Ministry is looking to table the Child Diversion Bill in Parliament in January 2018. He said the Bill will go to Cabinet in short order for approval. The Minister was speaking at a press conference at his Constant Spring Road offices in St. Andrew on December 13. The Bill aims to address the...