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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

Security Minister Announces Medium-Term Measures to Fight Crime

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has announced several medium-term measures to assist in the reduction of criminal activities, in light of the recent upsurge in violence in St. James. In an address to the House of Representatives on...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), greets Acting Executive Director of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Carole Martine-Johnson (left), during the BGLC’s Gaming Industry Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, September 22. Mr. Shaw was the keynote speaker at the event, which was held under the theme ‘Facing the Challenges. Navigating the Future’. Looking on is BGLC Chairman, Clovis Metcalfe.

Development of First Integrated Resort Begins Early 2017

St. Andrew Primary School students Abigail Daley (left) and Raheem Vassell, read material outlining some of the services provided by the Ministry of Justice, during a sensitisation session held at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road offices in Kingston on Tuesday, September 27. (File)

Collective National Approach Needed to Solve Problems – Justice Minister

President of the Rotary Club of Spanish Town, Mr. Desmond Hutchinson (left), presents a plaque to Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Mr. Robert Miller, after he addressed the club’s meeting on September 27 at the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston.

Steady GSAT Pass Rates in Maths and English Over Four Years

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing stakeholders attending a sensitisation session at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road offices in Kingston on Tuesday, September 27. (File)

More Restorative Justice Centres to be Set Up

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (centre), greets President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), PB Scott (left), while PSOJ Chairman, Dennis Chung, looks on. Occasion was the PSOJ President’s Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on September 27.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

St. James to be Split into Two Police Divisions

St. James is to be divided into two distinct police divisions by the end of the year. Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, made the disclosure at a Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President’s Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on September 27. He said the move will better enable the security forces to tackle scammers and...

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

10 years ago CommunityEnvironmentLocal Government

Tropical Storm Matthew: Press Release # 1

Press Release # 1 Tropical Storm Matthew Issued on: Tuesday September 28, 2016 at 2:15 p.m. The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM), has received reports from the the Meteorological Service that Tropical Storm Matthew was formed near the eastern Caribbean this morning. Reports are that the centre of Matthew will move through the Windward Islands during the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, highlights the performance of the sector since the start of the year, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 20.

10 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTourism

Ministries of Finance and Tourism to Take over Mobay Convention Centre

Cabinet has approved the transfer of ownership of the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, to the Ministries of Finance and the Public Service, and Tourism. The management, operation and marketing of the facility will be handled by the Ministry of Tourism. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who made the disclosure at a recent JIS Think...

Acting Chief Technical Director, Planning and Development Division, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart.

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Office of the Prime Minister – A Model of Energy Efficiency

The Government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) has enabled a number of state entities to effect essential operational changes in order to conserve energy. The programme’s objective, which aims to change their approach to energy consumption, has been evident in several ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that have adopted effective conservation practices. Notable among these is the Office of...

A limestone pit being mined in Clarendon.

10 years ago JIS Think TankMining

Mining and Minerals Sector Buoyant

Principal Director in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Oral Rainford, says the minerals sector is heading in the right direction and is experiencing buoyancy. He noted that highway construction, among other development projects, has resulted in a significant increase in the production of limestone, skid-resistant aggregate and other materials. He informed that the amount of material produced for...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the Access to Information (ATI) Unit’s National High School Essay Competition at Jamaica House on September 27. Seated at right is Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell, while Public Education Manager, ATI Unit, Prudence Barnes, observes the proceedings.

10 years ago Education

ATI Act Ensures Transparency and Accountability – Green

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Access to Information (ATI) Act establishes a system that ensures transparency and accountability, which are critical elements in tackling corruption. “It is often said that corruption impedes economic growth, undermines the rule of law and really tears down the fabric of society,” he pointed...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), examines a Jamaica College branded draw-string bag, which is among items for sale inside the newly refurbished stationery and memorabilia shop, which was reopened on September 27. Others (from left) are PTA President, Errol Holmes; Group Chief Financial Officer, Jamaica National, Curtis Martin, and School Captain, Malik Morrison.

10 years ago Education

Education Ministry Sets Up Corporate Financial Committee

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has established a Corporate Finance Committee to improve its financial management system. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure at the reopening of the Jamaica College Parent-Teacher Association’s (PTA) stationery and memorabilia shop at the Old Hope Road-based institution on September 27. Chief Executive Officer of Proven Management Limited, Christopher...