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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

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says certain areas to be covered in the amended Road Traffic Act will aid in the reduction of fatalities on the nation’s roads. These include establishment of the Island Traffic...

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)

GSAT Results Available June 9

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.

Government to Streamline Waste Management System by December

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

BGLC to Fast-Track Internet Gaming

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...

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

9 years ago Housing

Cabinet Approves $1.36 Billion for Works on Housing Projects

Cabinet has approved contracts valued at approximately $1.36 billion to carry out infrastructure works for housing projects in Clarendon. These are the Sevens and Longville Park housing developments and Monymusk Country Estate. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure on Wednesday (June 7) at a post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House. He informed that...

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

Agriculture Minister Confident Sector will Rebound

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says he is confident the agricultural sector will rebound to continue its growth contribution to the economy. The agricultural sector contributed 7.5 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2016, but the heavy rains in May affected some 10,000 farmers, resulting in losses worth $800 million. Speaking at...

Chairman of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, Earl Jarrett, addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Tuesday (June 6), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

9 years ago Foreign AffairsJIS Think Tank

Diaspora Marketplace to Showcase Local Products and Services

A Diaspora Marketplace will be part of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference scheduled to take place at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston from July 23 to 27. Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2017, Earl Jarrett, said the marketplace, which will operate for the duration of the conference, will provide for active business interactions. “We will literally have a...