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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Her Honour Judith A. Pusey takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath as the country’s first Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, during a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on September 13.

Judith Pusey Sworn in as First Chief Parish Court Judge

Her Honour Judith A. Pusey has been sworn in as the country’s first Chief Judge of the Parish Courts. She was appointed under the Judicature (Resident Magistrates) (Amendment and Change of Name) Act 2015 and on the advice of the...

(Front, right-left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, receives a cheque of JMD $9,995

Grange: UNESCO to spend JMD$10 Million on Development Projects

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a recent community sensitisation session at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

Lotto Scamming Must be Denounced – Minister Chuck

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Dr. Warren Blake (left), welcome Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson, on her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on September 13. The Ministry hosted a welcome ceremony at the airport for six Maximising Velocity and Power (MVP) track club athletes; Coach, Stephen Francis, and other team members, who were returning to the island after competing in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the IAAF Diamond League series in Europe.

Gov’t Committed to Development of Athletes – Grange

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses today’s (September 14), post-Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, in St. Andrew.

Cabinet Approves Contract to Expand BPO Sector

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange shares a moment with members of Jamaica’s team to the Rio Olympic Games at a welcome reception held last evening at the Norman Manley International Airport. (From left) Christania Williams, Stephenie Ann McPherson, Shericka Jackson, Elaine Thompson, Julian Forte and Megan Simmonds. The moment was also shared with Patrick King, Director, Customer Solutions at Digicel, Gabrielle Banbury-Kelly, Acting Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at the National Commercial Bank and Dr. Warren Blake, President of the Jamaica Administrative Athletic Association (JAAA).

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Grange Welcomes Rio Stars, Pledges to Work Towards Providing First Class Facilities for Athletes

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has welcomed several members of Jamaica’s contingent to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games who arrived at Norman Manley International Airport last night (Tuesday). The returning delegation included: Elaine Thompson (Gold 100m, Gold 200m, Silver 4x100m); Christania Williams (Silver 4x100m); Shericka Jackson (Bronze 400, Silver 4x400m); Stephenie Ann McPherson...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on September 13. Seated (at left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)

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Steps Being Taken to Address Issues at FCJ

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the necessary steps are being taken to address issues raised by the Auditor General in its report on the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ). Addressing the House of Representatives on September 13, Mr. Holness said the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of the FCJ has been charged to implement the recommendations...

Public Relations Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Deleen Powell, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’.

10 years ago EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

Jamaicans Urged to Properly Dispose of Waste

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging persons to adopt responsible solid waste management and disposal practices. Speaking with JIS News, Public Relations Officer at NEPA, Deleen Powell, noted that many persons are of the perception that it’s okay to just throw garbage on the ground if a bin is not readily available. She said there is also...

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Mr. Richard Byles, addresses the monthly press briefing at the Sagicor head office in New Kingston on September 13.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

EPOC Co-Chair Highlights Importance of Public-Sector Reform

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, has highlighted the importance of Cabinet approving an implementation plan this month for the public-sector reform process. Mr. Byles, making a presentation at the monthly EPOC press briefing at the Sagicor building in New Kingston, yesterday (September 13), said this is a structural benchmark to be achieved under Jamaica’s Extended Fund...

Interim Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Marcia Henry, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. She spoke about the upcoming clean energy boot camp being hosted by the CCIC.

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Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Trained at Boot Camps

Some 163 clean energy entrepreneurs have been trained at three boot camps hosted by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC). The programme, which offers mentorship and guidance to entrepreneurs in the field of clean energy, is now inviting more companies to be a part of their upcoming boot camp in Antigua and Barbuda from September 27 to 29. The deadline...

Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

EPOC Co-Chair Expects Growth Momentum to Continue

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, has described the 1.1 per cent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for the April to June quarter as “pretty good”, and that he expects the country to continue this momentum. Addressing the Committee’s monthly press briefing at the Sagicor head office in New Kingston, yesterday (September 13), Mr. Byles said...

Students at the Tivoli Gardens High School, in Kingston, release balloons at the official launch of the 2016-2017 school year, held at the institution, yesterday (September 13).

10 years ago Education

Early Disbursement of Funds Results in Smooth Start to School Year

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says Jamaica experienced a smooth start to the new school year, due mainly to an early disbursement of funds to schools. Senator Reid said the Ministry was allocated some $5.3 billion in this year’s budget, and for the first time, the first tranche of funds was distributed early in...