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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (right), is greeted by Director General, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Nari Williams-Singh (left), while JCAA Chairman, Phillip Henriques, looks on. Occasion was a banquet and aviation awards ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (December 7).

Firefighters Complete Training Course

Fifty-five Jamaican firefighters have completed live burn training under a Sister Airport Cooperation Agreement with the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the United States of America. The training, which ended on Thursday (December 7), provided firefighters with instruction in a...

The new air traffic control tower at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James. The tower is expected to become fully operational by January 2018. In the background at left is the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Norwood Radar Station.

Sangster Air Traffic Control Tower to Be Fully Operational by January 2018

Minister of Local Government, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), presents an award to Renaldo Facey at the Board of Supervision/Poor Relief Association Awards and Recognition Ceremony, held on November 28 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew.

Inner City Student Achieves Despite the odds

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Sancia Bennett-Templer, addresses the recent launch of Antibiotic Awareness Week at the University of the West (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in Kingston.

Public Warned About Misuse of Antibiotics

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hillary Alexander (second left), greets animation instructor, Creative Industries Education and Employment Programme (CIEEP), Jae Pil Jeong (right), during the closing ceremony for phase one of CIEEP at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, recently. Others (from left) are: World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova; and Principal, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Nicholeen Degrasse Johnson. During the ceremony, 150 animators were presented with certificates, having acquired competencies in five highly specialized areas of 3D animation.

150 Young Persons Certified in 3D Production

Managing Director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Gary Howell, makes a point while addressing a JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago Housing

HAJ Investing in Social Housing

The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) is investing in infrastructural enhancements at several housing developments undertaken by the entity across the island in order to improve the living standard of residents. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Managing Director of the HAJ, Gary Howell, said that part of the profits made within the last few years have gone...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, speaking with JIS News in a recent interview.

8 years ago Local Government

Commercial Operators Urged to Dispose of Garbage Properly

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is urging operators of commercial entities to work with the agency to ensure the proper disposal of solid waste. While the NSWMA is not responsible for the removal of commercial garbage, Mr. Gordon told JIS News that business owners can consult the agency in order to put proper...

Humble Lion Football Club Chairman, Hon. Mike Henry (centre), announces developments between Humble Lion and the United Kingdom-based Nottingham Forest Football Club at a press conference at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 7. Others from left are Humble Lion Club Founder, Anthony Pringle; and Jamaica Football Federation President, Michael Ricketts.

8 years ago Sport

Humble Lion and Nottingham Forest Football Clubs to Forge Links

The Humble Lion Football Club in Effortville, Clarendon, is to benefit from closer relations with the United Kingdom (UK)-based Nottingham Forest Football Club. The cooperation between the clubs is part of two years of activities, from 2018 to 2020, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Nottingham Forest’s back-to-back wins of the European Cup in 1978/79 and 1979/80. Humble Lion...

: Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chairman, Kent Gammon, speaks at the CAC’s quarterly media briefing at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries in New Kingston.

8 years ago Commerce

Consumers Urged to Make Wise Purchases this Christmas

The Christmas season for many Jamaicans can be a joyous and wonderful time; however, after it has passed, many consumers regret transactions that were done in the marketplace. Speaking at a recent press briefing at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chairman, Kent Gammon, said that among the reasons for regret is buyers’ remorse. “When you...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

8 years ago Justice

$200 Million for Compensation to West Kingston Residents

A sum of $200 million has been approved by Cabinet as compensation to aggrieved persons who were affected by the operations of the security forces in West Kingston in May 2010. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 6). The operations, which were undertaken to capture...

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

8 years ago CultureEntertainment

Jamaica and Argentina Sign Cooperation Agreement in Arts and Culture

The Governments of Jamaica and Argentina will be strengthening cooperation in the fields of arts and culture. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Ariel Fernández, signed an agreement on Thursday (December 7) at the Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices. The agreement commits Jamaica and Argentina...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

8 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

ZOSOs to Be Extended

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mt. Salem, St. James; and Denham Town in Kingston are to be extended by another 60 days. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 6) approved a motion requesting the extension, which was moved by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness noted that additional time is needed to facilitate social-intervention...