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Medical Entomologist in the Ministry of Health, Sherine Huntley-Jones (standing left), engages stakeholders at a consultation on the development of a message guide for Zika Communication at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (June 9).

Ministry Of Health Developing Zika Communication Guide

The Ministry of Health is partnering with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the development of a message guide for Zika communication. Medical Entomologist in the Ministry, Sherine Huntley-Jones, told JIS News that the objective is to...

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

Cabinet Approves NHT’s General Insurance Contract

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the trophy for the Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution to The Mico University College at the SRC Science and Technology Fair 2016. The students (from left) are Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull. The SRC’s Science, Technology and Wellness Fair will be held on June 16 at the Chinese Benelovent Association on Old Hope Road.

SRC Hosts Science, Technology and Wellness Fair June 16

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), makes a point to Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher (second right), at the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association Annual Launch of Road Safety Month, at the Molynes Road Texaco Station in St. Andrew, on June 7. Others (from left) are JGRA President, Phillip Chong, and Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

Amended Road Traffic Act to Cover Areas to Reduce Crashes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), has a special greeting for young Mount Alvernia Prep and Kindergarten student, Tejean Dehaney, on arrival at the media launch of the Gateway Co-operative Credit Union (2017) Limited, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, on June 7. At centre is member of the Gateway Co-operative Credit Union, Errol Anattoo.

Prime Minister Says Credit Union is Now a Formidable Force

Students at Windward Road Primary & Junior High School celebrate upon receiving their Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) results last year. (FILE)

9 years ago Education

GSAT Results Available June 9

For the first time in five years, boys outperformed girls in Language Arts in this year’s sitting of the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). The boys recorded a higher mean score of 76.7 per cent, compared to the girls’ mark of 68.5 per cent. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing participants in the LASCO Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on June 7.

9 years ago Local GovernmentPrime Minister

Government to Streamline Waste Management System by December

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is to streamline its waste-management system by December this year. “I’m hoping that before the year is out, we will start on a programme of having a total transformation on how we collect and manage waste in Jamaica,” he said. The Prime Minister was speaking at the LASCO Releaf Environmental...

Executive Director of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Vitus Evans, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 1.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

BGLC to Fast-Track Internet Gaming

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), has indicated that it intends to fast-track the roll-out of Internet gaming in Jamaica. Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the BGLC, Carole Martinez-Johnson, said that the Commission is currently reviewing proposals from licencees, which will be processed as quickly as poosible. She was speaking at a JIS Think Tank held...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (left), admires a model fire station during a walk-through of the reconstructed St. Paul Early Childhood Institution in Kingston on July 7. Head of Operations for the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Achim Schaffert (centre); widow of founder of the school, Viola Gibson, and students of the school, also look on. The institution was rebuilt at a cost of $45.3 million under the EU-funded Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP-IV).

9 years ago Education

JSIF Opens $45.3-Million Basic School in Kingston

Students and teachers of the St. Paul’s United Church Early Childhood Institution now have access to modern facilities, following a $45. 3-million rebuilding project carried out by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Implemented under the European Union (EU)-funded Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP-IV), the project included construction of a four-classroom block, kitchen and eating area, sickbay, bathrooms, principal’s office, storage...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry. (File photo)

9 years ago Transport

Law Must be Enforced in Public Transport System – Minister Henry

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, says the rule of law must prevail in the operation of the public transportation system. “We have to be mindful that we cannot flout the law whenever it pleases us, or accommodate those who are operating illegally at the expense of those who are obeying the rules,” he said. Minister Henry was...

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis. (FILE)

9 years ago Local Government

ODPEM Always Prepared for Disasters – Director General

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, is assuring citizens that the agency is always in a high state of readiness to respond to disasters. “The ODPEM is ready to face all adversities,” he said. “We have a mandate to keep the nation in a perpetual state of readiness. This is a...

Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown (2nd left), in conversation with General Manager for the JN Foundation, Saffrey Brown (3rd left), at the opening of a two-day workshop on the social enterprise sector, today (June 7), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. Others (from left) are Private Sector Specialist with the World Bank, Elaine Tinsley, and Senior Economist at the Bank, Natalia Agapitova.

9 years ago Commerce

Support for Social Enterprises

The Government is assuring investors in social enterprises that legislation and institutional reforms are being implemented for the sector. According to Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Vivian Brown, the sector is getting crucial attention to ensure widespread awareness of the concept of social enterprises, and the provision of business development support services. He was...