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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) and Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano (left), listen to Acting Commissioner for the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Raymond Spencer, at the handover of two Command vehicles and a Hiace panel van to the (JFB) on June 21 at the York Park Fire Station on Orange Street in Kingston.

900 Fire Hydrants Repaired

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting that some 900 fire hydrants across the island have been repaired as part of upgrading work to improve the emergency response of firefighters. The repairs were made possible through the Japanese Embassy’s Grant...

Senior Economist at the World Bank, Philip Schuler.

World Bank Says Jamaica is Poised for Increased Growth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), speaks with Davian Burke, one of the first batch of 250 participants who have been recruited under the newly instituted National Service Corps (NSC) Programme. The Prime Minister met with the group on Sunday (June 25). The recruits will benefit from military, vocational and life skills training over a one-year period. Also pictured (from right) are Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; and Adjutant Quarter Master, Lt. Col. Roderick Williams.

First Batch of NSC Recruits Being Trained by JDF

State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green (right), makes a point to Director in the Office of Citizen Security at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jamaica, Andrew Colburn. Looking on (at centre) is Family Health International (FHI) 360 Country Programme Director, Ruth Chisholm. Occasion was a function at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on June 26 to announce an agreement between the FHI 360 and the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), which will see community colleges benefiting from support to strengthen the delivery of technical-education programmes.

Community Colleges Receive Support to Strengthen Technical Education

Acting Chief Technical Director, Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, addresses journalists during a press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 21) to address matters regarding the proposed National Identification System (NIDS), which is expected to provide a comprehensive and secure structure to capture and store the personal identity information of citizens.

Transformed RGD to Manage National Identification System

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Wigton Renewable Energy Laboratory in Rose Hill, Manchester, on November 3, 2016. Others (from left, front row) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander; Project Manager at Wigton, Michelle Chin Lenn, and Chairman of Wigton, Dwayne Smith. In the back row (from left) are Group General Manager at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Winston Watson; General Manager at the facility, Earl Barrett, and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton.

9 years ago Technology

Wigton to Offer Renewable Energy Training Course in July

Wigton Renewable Energy Training Laboratory is offering a three-day certification course in wind and hydro systems from July 12 to 14. The deadline for registration is June 30. The training is targeted at renewable energy service providers, technicians, energy enthusiasts, educators and students, and persons interested in entering or enhancing their knowledge of the evolving energy industry. “As we continue...

9 years ago Local GovernmentTourism

Mayor Says Food Festivals and Entertainment Events are Good for St. Ann

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, His Worship Michael Belnavis, says food festivals and other entertainment related events have been doing wonders for the economic fortunes of St. Ann. Addressing the press launch of the upcoming Ocho Rios Seafood Festival in the town on June 22, Mr. Belnavis said it is clear that St. Ann, particularly the resort town of Ocho...

The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.

9 years ago Education

Education Ministry Begins Inspection of Schools

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI), in partnership with the National Education Trust (NET) and the University of Technology (UTech), is presently conducting inspections of infant, primary and secondary schools. Some 971 schools are scheduled to be inspected under the Jamaica Safe Schools Project (JSSP), which is being managed by the World Bank to support the Government of...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (right), is greeted by expo organiser Alphanso Grennell of Grennell’s Driving School, at the Ninth Annual Jamaica Driver and Traffic Safety Expo at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Saturday (June 24). Looking on at centre is Chairman of the Board of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), and patron of the event James Moss-Solomon.

9 years ago Transport

Transport Minister Calls for Change in Behaviour of Road Users

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, is calling for a change in the behaviour of road users, in order to reduce road fatalities. He noted that while road fatalities to date are 25 less than the 185 deaths recorded over the corresponding period in 2016, the figure is still high. “While the trend suggests that we are on...

Principal Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Programmme, Office of the Cabinet, Wayne Robertson.

9 years ago

Online Portal to Fast-Track Applications for Development Permits

A Development Applications Review Process (DARP) Public Portal 11 has been created to improve the process of application for environmental and construction permits. It is part of the Application Management and Data Automation (AMANDA) system aimed at improving the ease of doing business with municipal corporations and key government agencies. The online portal, scheduled to be launched in December 2017,...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

9 years ago Justice

Justice Minister Hopes Plea Bargaining will Prevail

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says he hopes plea bargaining will become a major component of the criminal justice system in Jamaica. He was speaking recently on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) television programme, ‘Issues and Answers’. “Prosecutors must see negotiations with defence attorneys as a very important component to get rid of the vast majority of cases,” Mr....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange with Captain Horace Burrell in one of their last meetings.

9 years ago CultureSport

Public Viewing of Captain Burrell’s Body Today

Members of the public will be able to view the body of late President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, at the National Arena on Tuesday (June 27) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Making the announcement at a press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) on Monday (June 26), Minister of Culture, Gender,...