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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left), enjoys a light moment with Inter-American Development Bank (IB) Vice-President for Countries, Alexandre Meira da Rosa (2nd right), at a meeting at the IDB headquarters in Washington DC on Tuesday, June 20. Others (from left) are IDB’s Executive Director for the Caribbean, Jerry Butler; and Chief Executive Officer for IDB Operations, James Peter Scriven.

IDB Joins as Partner in Staging of UNWTO Conference

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is partnering with the Government of Jamaica in the staging of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference in November. IDB Vice-President for Countries, Alexandre Meira da Rosa, gave the commitment to Tourism Minister,...

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.

Project Team Assures that National ID System will be Secure

World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Mrs. Galina Sotirova.

World Bank Country Strategy Being Extended

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), addresses a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Workshop, hosted by the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on June 21.

Health Minister Supports Prescreening of Student Athletes

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 20).

239 Net Billing Licences Issued Since April 2016

Students of the Infant Department at Mocho Primary enjoy a photo opportunity at the annual literacy fair held on June 15 at the school grounds in Dawkins, Mocho Mountains, Clarendon.

9 years ago Education

Mocho Primary Comes Alive for Annual Literacy Fair

The grounds of the Mocho Primary School in Clarendon came alive with activity on June 15 as the institution staged its annual literacy fair. The event, held every June, is geared at enhancing the literacy levels of students and bolstering academic performance generally, Principal of the school, Tina Reid, told JIS News. Activities included reading competitions and dramatisation of characters...

Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies.

9 years ago Labour

Steady Gains Made in Tackling Child Labour

Steady gains have been made in tackling child labour in Jamaica by the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and other State agencies with a special focus on children. Since Jamaica signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2000, significant work has been done in addressing the issue. Director of...

Lady Ivy Cooke has been accorded an official funeral by the Government.

9 years ago

Official Funeral for Lady Cooke

Lady Ivy Cooke, widow of late former Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, has been accorded an official funeral by the Government. The service will be held on June 30 at the East Queen Street Baptist Church in Kingston. Inurnment follows at National Heroes Park. Lady Cooke died on June 5 at the age of 100. She was admired...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (c) signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Interim Executive Director of the JCDC, Orville Hill (l) to expand the Culture Passport programme. The Passport will enable holders to access heritage sites or cultural events free of charge or at a reduced cost. The signing was witnessed by Her Excellecny the Most Honourable Lady Allen (r); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Janice Lindsay and Director of Marketing and Public Relations, JCDC, Stephen Davidson. Also photographed are Culture Club members Damion Shields, Bethel College; Trevaugn Francis and Danae Gordon, Denbigh High School (l-r).

9 years ago Culture

Culture Passport Programme Expanded

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced an expansion of the Culture Passport programme which enables holders to access some of Jamaica’s prominent heritage sites and cultural events free of charge or at a reduced cost. The Minister was speaking at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Culture Clubs Annual National Conference in Mandeville at...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), is in discussion with Managing Director and Consulting Principal Environmental Solutions Limited, Eleanor Jones (right), at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ‘Renewable Made in Germany’ seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 20. At left is Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy in Jamaica, Michael Dumke.

9 years ago Technology

Gov’t Working on Electricity Demand Plan

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is working to complete an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which will take account of current and future electricity demand. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, during the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ‘Renewables Made in Germany’ Seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June...

Dean, School of Dance, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Kerry-Ann Henry, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday, June 20.

9 years ago Education

Parents Urged to Support Children in the Arts

Parents are being urged to support children who want to pursue careers in the creative industries. Dean of the School of Visual Arts at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Miriam Hinds-Smith, said it is important for parents to encourage children to develop their artistic talents. She noted that there are a range of careers available...

Lecturer in the School of Drama, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Marvin George, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday, June 20.

9 years ago Education

Entrepreneurship Major Focus in Creative Industry

The creative industry is being touted as a critical and viable sector for the promotion of economic growth and development, through entrepreneurship. Lecturer in the School of Drama at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Marvin George, who is also an experienced Caribbean playwright, actor and director, said entrepreneurship is a significant aspect of how professional...