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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange.

Fireworks on August 6 and 7

Jamaica will observe its 55th year on August 6 since becoming an independent nation in 1962, and celebratory activities leading up to that event have so far been impressive. However, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy”...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Norman Grant (centre), examine a rabbit that was on display at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon last year.

13 Competitions at Denbigh Show

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents Norwood resident, Curdillio Evans, with her land title. Ms. Evans, who has been living in the community for over 20 years, was among more than 100 residents to receive their titles during a ceremony held recently at the Norwood Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. James.

Norwood Residents Welcome Land Titles

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), in discussion with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, on August 2.

Jamaica House to Showcase Island in London

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), listens as acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill, responds to a question at the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on August 2.

$180 Million Budgeted for Celebrations

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right) and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant (2nd left), cut the Denbigh 65th Anniversary cake, at the launch of the Denbigh 2017 Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, today (June 7), at the Hi-Pro Supercentre in White Marl, St. Catherine. Others (from left) are President of Jamaica Operations at Jamaica Broilers Group, Conley Salmon; Second Vice President of the JAS, Glendon Harris; Chief Executive Officer at the JAS, Christopher Emanuel; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy.

9 years ago Agriculture

Adequate Security at Denbigh

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Norman Grant, has given the assurance that adequate security will be in place for the 65th Annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Grant said that security will be boosted with the installation of a surveillance system and the...

Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson. (File)

9 years ago Technology

PCJ Biodiesel Blend to Cut Oil Imports and Boost Agricultural Sector

Jamaica could save hundreds of millions in energy costs per year, while reducing the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and creating a boost for the agricultural sector through the introduction of a B5 biodiesel blend. The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), the agency of Government dedicated to pursuing the development of Jamaica’s energy resources, has developed the blend for...

Patrons attending the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium.
(FILE)

9 years ago Jamaica 55

Independence Day to be Observed on Monday August 7

Members of the public are advised that - in accordance with the provisions of the Holidays (Public General) Act - Independence Day as a public holiday will be observed on Monday, August 7, 2017. The Act stipulates that “the 6th day of August (or in case the 6th of August falls on a Sunday, then the following Monday), shall be...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), congratulates author of the book, ‘Jamaican Mi Seh Mi ABCs’, Valrie Kemp-Davis, at the launch, held in the August Town community of St. Andrew, on July 31.

9 years ago Education

First Language is Patois – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says Patois must be regarded as a first language for persons who have little exposure to the English language. The Minister argued that there should be an acceptance that the first language of Jamaica is Patois, and teachers need to always consider that reality as they do the “transition”...

Commanding Officer of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Traffic and Highway Division, Senior Superintendent of Police Calvin Allen, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

9 years ago Transport

Amnesty Begins for Delinquent Motorists

Delinquent motorists now have the opportunity to pay the fines on outstanding traffic tickets without incurring a penalty or interest. The three-month amnesty, which started yesterday (August 2), ends on October 31. The amnesty has been provided under the Road Traffic (Temporary Ticket Amnesty) Bill, which was passed in both Houses of Parliament. It will affect tickets issued from September...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the launch of the Jamaica Independence Festival at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on June 14. (File)

9 years ago Culture

Edward Seaga and Jimmy Cliff to be Honoured at Grand Gala

The Government will recognise former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, and Reggae icon, Jimmy Cliff, at the Jamaica 55 Grand Gala, on Independence Day (August 6). Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the Grand Gala, to be staged at the National Stadium, will feature two “special segments,” where Mr. Seaga, who is the...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

9 years ago

Gov’t Puts $40,000 Per Month Cap on Cell Phone Bill

The Government has approved an interim policy for the use of mobile telephones, which places a cap of $40,000 on all telephone expenses by Ministers and Ministers of State. The disclosure was made by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during Wednesday’s (Aug. 2) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “That figure should be for...