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Aviculturist, Gavin Hill (left), shows off this colourful bird to (from left): Tamoy Lindsay, student of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE); Ron Blake, Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs; and Karelle McCormack, Public Relations Manager, Jamaica 4-H Clubs. They were at the 10th annual Stew Festival in the Thompson Pen community on Saturday, November 4.

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Embarks on Entrepreneurship Training Programme

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs has embarked on a three-year entrepreneurship training programme as part of a move to reposition the organisation as an entity geared at empowering youth for meaningful employment. Under the programme, young persons who successfully complete the...

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

PM Says Government is Against Corporal Punishment in Schools and Society

Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds. (FILE)

DBJ Continues to Support MSMEs

Ambassador Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs, Dr. Nigel Clarke, emphasises a point during his address at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation’s (JEF) annual CEO Breakfast held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, November 7.

Clarke Urges Increased Investment in Agriculture

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is presented with a copy of a report on the strategic review of the National Housing Trust (NHT) by Chairman of the entity, Ambassador Dr. Nigel Clarke, during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, today (November 7). Ambassador Clarke was accompanied by other members of the Commission.

Commission Recommends Merger of NHT and HAJ

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), shakes the hand of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), BMR Energy LLC, Bruce Levy, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of renewable energy infrastructure at the Monymusk Sugar Estate in Clarendon. The signing took place at the offices of the Ministry in New Kingston on November 7.

9 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Solar Power for Irrigation at Monymusk Sugar Estate

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings Limited and BMR Energy LLC for the development of a solar project that will provide power to the irrigation system at the Monymusk Sugar Estate in Clarendon. The signing took place at the offices of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries in New...

The Montego Bay Convention Centre, where the United Nations World Tourism Organization conference will be held November 27-29.

9 years ago Prime MinisterTourism

Montego Bay Convention Centre Ready for UNWTO Conference

When Jamaica welcomes the international community for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference later this month, the spotlight will be on the Montego Bay Convention Centre, which is the host venue for the event. The Convention Centre’s Director of Sales, Mavoy Smith, tells JIS News that the facility, situated along the picturesque Rose Hall corridor, which boasts a...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, assists students in accessing the Internet at the opening of the Mayfield All-Age School Community Resource Centre in St. Elizabeth on November 1.

9 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Community Access Points Being Retrofitted With Solar Panels

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says Community Access Points (CAP) across the island are being retrofitted with solar panels in order to make them more energy-efficient. He said the objective is to ensure that the overall operation of these sites “is as cost-effective as possible”. Dr. Wheatley informed that he had commissioned an audit...

Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office on Half-Way Tree Road, Kingston.

9 years ago JusticeNational Security and Peace

Know Your Rights: What to Do If You Are Arrested

Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, is encouraging Jamaicans to know their rights and the correct protocol for arrest under the law. Speaking with JIS News, Ms. Lindsay states that the police may carry out an arrest for different reasons, such as to prevent an offence, to prevent the continuation of...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda.

9 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Agriculture Minister Commends European Union

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, has commended the European Union (EU) for its support to Jamaica through the Sugar Transformation Programme. Mr. Samuda was speaking during a familiarisation tour of the Clarks Town Branch Library in Trelawny on November 2, accompanied by members of the European Union Delegation, including Head of Delegation, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska....

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

IMF Praises Jamaica’s Performance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given high marks for Jamaica’s performance under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the Fund, saying “commitment to the economic reform programme remains strong”, with “economic indicators at historical highs, supported by a favourable macroeconomic environment”. In its recently released 70-page review of Jamaica’s economic performance, the IMF notes that “unemployment is falling, new jobs...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), in conversation with (from left) Executive Vice-President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Julie Katzman; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Damion Cox; IDB Country Representative, Therese Turner-Jones; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden, during a tour of the Ministry’s Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) satellite location in September.

9 years ago LabourSocial Security

Ministry to Develop Labour Market Information App

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, through its Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) programme, will be partnering with the New Employment Opportunities (NEO) project to develop a Labour Market Information System (LMIS) mobile application (app) that will make it easier for employers and jobseekers to register their job requirements. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, who made the disclosure recently, said...