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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer.

Justice Ministry to Complete Relocation by End of July

The relocation of the Ministry of Justice to premises at 61 Constant Spring Road should be completed by the end of July. All the units and divisions of the Ministry will be accommodated at the new property, including those located...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right), shares a light moment with (from left) - Project Manager for the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; President, Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden-Grieg; Executive Director, JHTA, Camille Needham; and Tourism Director, Paul Pennicook, during the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show and exposition, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, from April 29 to May 1.

Jamaica Product Exchange Hailed for 27 Years of Success

Project Manager of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) in the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, Wayne Williams (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 29. Others (from left) are: Project Technical Officer, EECP, Mr. Lincoln Dean and Project Administrative Coordinator, EECP, Mr. Tenny Daley.

EECP Achieving Success

Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, addresses recent awards ceremony in Clark’s Town, Trelawny, for several long serving Justices of the Peace for their outstanding contribution to the parish.

Tell What You Know to the Police – DPP

Director of Safety and Security in Schools in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto.

Use of Metal Detectors in Schools Reaping Results

Head of the Logistics Unit in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. Eric Deans (right), is engaged in discussion with (from left): Deputy Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden; Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock; and Senior Vice President and Global Advisor for Ports and Infrastructure at Nathan Associates Inc., Dr. Paul Kent, during a recent Vision Formulation Workshop for the Logistics Hub Initiative at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

10 years ago LabourOffice of the Prime Minister

Logistics Hub Master Plan Being Developed

The Government’s preparations for Jamaica’s transition to a logistics-centred economy are well underway with the implementation of several key engagements. The latest is the commencement of work by international consultancy firm, Nathan Associates Inc., to conduct an industry analysis and develop a master plan for the Logistics Hub Initiative (LHI). The Government, through the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), has...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), and Chairperson of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings (left), converse with St. George’s College students (from 3rd left): Delano Headley, Howard Llewellyn, Ajani Lyons and Daniel Harper, following the media launch of Child Month, recently.

10 years ago Youth

NCMC Calls for Special Treatment of Children on May 20

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC) is encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and the general public to ensure that children are treated extra special on National Children’s Day, Friday, May 20. Chair of the NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings, told JIS News that Jamaica is the only country that has a month designated to children and is among few countries that observe...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is greeted by Head of the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Clifford Chambers, at the launch of

10 years ago Justice

Operation Uplift to Boost Trafficking in Persons Fight

The Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) has launched a new strategy, dubbed ‘Operation Uplift’, aimed at strengthening the fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP). Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Clifford Chambers, who is head of C-TOC, said under Operation Uplift, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit will be given additional resources and support to strengthen its operations. “These...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Mrs. Audrey Sewell (right), presents a trophy to Business Services Director of the National Land Agency (NLA), Miss Lori Ann Thompson (left), and Mapping and Surveys Division Manager, Mr. Milton Saunders, who accepted the first and second place awards on behalf of the agency, for the sustainable development map competition hosted by the Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ).

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

NLA Wins Map Competition

The National Land Agency (NLA) was recently crowned winner of a sustainable development map competition, hosted by the Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ). The competition was conducted as part of the Annual National Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day Exposition on November 18 last year, to raise awareness about the importance of maps and geospatial information to the management of...

Businessman Giuseppe Maffessanti (left), and Dr. Marco Brown (right), point out the roads named in their honour on a signboard unveiled by Mayor of Montego Bay, Glendon Harris (centre). Occasion was a function held recently at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall, St. James, to recognise nine outstanding residents of the parish for their contributions to the city in the areas of business, politics and sports.

10 years ago Local Government

Gov’t Focused on Strengthening Communities

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is focused on empowering citizens to play a more integral role in nation building. The objectives, he said, are to build community partnership in reducing crime, and creating the conditions for sustained economic and social stability. The Minister’s remarks came in a speech delivered by Senator Charles...

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Operations at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on May 3, at the company’s head office.

10 years ago JIS Think TankJustice

Importance of Civil Registration Highlighted

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Operations at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane, says it is important that civil registration and identity management are viewed within a developmental context. Civil registration includes vital information on the citizens of the country, such as birth, death, marriage and adoption, that is collected and stored. “At the international level...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), exchanges greetings with 2015 GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year awardee, Rosetta Steer at the launch the 2016 programme at the company’s Harbour Street headquarters, Downtown Kingston on Friday, May 6.

10 years ago Labour

Household Workers Unsung Heroes – Minister Robinson

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has hailed household workers as the country’s unsung heroes. She said the workers provide an invaluable service in nurturing children in their care, and safeguarding the property of their employers. Mrs. Robinson was speaking at the launch of the GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year Award on Friday (May 6) at...