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Systems Operation and Environment Manager at Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Milton Clarke, addresses a JIS Think Tank on January 17, where he provided details about the solid waste management initiative being undertaken by the agency.

30 Communities Benefiting from JSIF Solid Waste Management Project

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is undertaking a solid waste management initiative in underserved communities across the island aimed at improving environmental practices and facilitating the conversion of waste into income. Under the initiative, 30 communities spanning seven parishes...

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), shares a photo opportunity with members of the organising committee of the David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Scholarship Fund at the sixth annual fundraising ball held on January 14 at the National Education Association Atrium in downtown Washington DC.

Ambassador Marks Commends Organisers of David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Scholarship Fund

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (2nd right), listens keenly to Western Regional Director of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Eunice Scott Shaw (2nd left), as she gives an update on temporary arrangements to house the 28 wards of the State who were displaced following a fire which destroyed the Clifton Boys’ Home in Darliston, Westmoreland, on January 15. The State Minister toured the St. John’s Anglican Church, where the boys are housed temporarily, on January 16. Others (from left) are House Mother, Irene McDonald and head of the St. John’s Anglican Church, Father Hartley Perrin.

Accommodation Identified for Wards at Clifton Boys’ Home

Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaking in the Senate. (FILE)

Bills Passed to Establish Int’l Financial Services Centre

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), is in light conversation with Chairman of JAMPRO, Don Wehby (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) Metry Seaga, at the media launch of the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11. The trade show is slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 1 to 4.

JMA Promises Successful Trade Show

The Legal Aid Council Mobile Justice Unit that will be visiting locations to provide free consultations, advice and complete Court assignments for clients with criminal matters.

9 years ago Justice

Legal Aid Mobile Unit Begins Visits on January 17

The recently launched Legal Aid Council Mobile Justice Unit will begin visiting locations within the month of January 2017. The first location to be serviced by the unit will be Canaan Heights, Clarendon, on January 17 at the Canaan Heights Community Centre from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The unit will then make its way to March Pen, St. Catherine,...

In this file photo, Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), swears in Mrs. Lorna Shelly-Williams as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, during a ceremony held at King’s House on January 5, 2016. Two other Puisne Judges, two acting Puisne Judges and two Masters-in-Chambers were also sworn in.

9 years ago Justice

More Judges and Improvements to Courts this Year

Increasing the number of judges and upgrading of critical infrastructure are among the areas of focus this year as Government continues to put measures in place to improve the justice system. “We want to meet the full capacity of judges,” said Director of the Justice Reform Implementation Unit (JRIU) in the Ministry of Justice, Althea McBean, in a recent interview...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), addressing a recent stakeholders meeting at Frome Sugar Factory in Westmoreland. Looking on is new Chief Executive Officer of the Pan Caribbean Sugar Company, which operates the factory, Madam Liu Chaoyu.

9 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t to Implement Safeguards Against Illicit Burning of Sugar Cane

The Government is embarking on measures aimed at safeguarding the sugar-cane industry against illicit fires. Key among the considerations is the introduction of drone technology to assist in monitoring cultivations and detecting fires, and a major public-education campaign to heighten public awareness of the need to safeguard the industry against this illicit activity. This was disclosed by Industry, Commerce, Agriculture...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), shares a light moment with Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the press launch of the inaugural Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11.

9 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Pushing for Simpler Ways to Trade

Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby, says the agency is currently pushing for simpler, more transparent and cheaper avenues for both the importation and exportation of products, to boost investment. This, he adds, includes the streamlining of import and export processes that could see the removal of certain licences and permits that are currently redundant. Senator Wehby, who is also...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

9 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Highlights Importance of School of Hospitality

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the establishment of a craft institute and the building of a school of hospitality to train tourism workers should be beneficial to Jamaica. According to the Minister, both ventures will coincide with the expected growth within the sector and the need for Jamaican workers to be ready to capitalise on available opportunities. “The...

Members of the International Shotokan Karate Federation Jamaica (ISKFJ) demonstrate techniques at the official launch of ‘The Spirit of Budo’ exhibition on Saturday (January 14), at the Institute of Jamaica, 10-16 East Street, Kingston. The exhibition, which opens to the public on Saturday (January 21), explores the rich history of Japanese martial arts through images, videos and historical artefacts.

9 years ago Culture

Japanese Exhibition Opens at Institute of Jamaica Saturday

‘The Spirit of Budo’ an exhibition on the history of Japanese martial arts, opens to the public on Saturday (January 21) at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), 10-16 East Street, downtown Kingston. The exhibit, which features images, videos and historical artefacts, was officially launched on Saturday (January 14) at the Institute’s headquarters. The travelling display has been to several countries...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on January 11.

9 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Outlines Pillars for Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says plans to establish a hospitality school and a craft development institute complete the Government’s “circle” of strategies for achieving growth in the tourism sector. “This closes the circle of the five pillars of growth,” he said, as he addressed a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on January 11. The Government is seeking...