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Principal Director of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme, Office of the Cabinet, Wayne Robertson.

Gov’t Making It Easier to Do Business in Jamaica

A key component of plans to grow Jamaica’s economy involves strengthening Ministries, Departments and Agencies to administer the nation’s business in the most efficient and effective manner. The aim is to reduce red tape and bureaucratic procedures and improve the...

Director of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Mrs. Antonica Gunter-Gayle, interacts with young children enrolled in the programme, at the Stimulation Plus (STIM-PLUS) Child Development Centre, in Kingston.

ESP Meeting the Needs of Children With Disabilities

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith, who has penned a book to improve leadership in schools.

Permanent Secretary Publishes Book to Improve Leadership in Schools

Participants who attended the National Nutraceuticals Business Opportunity Workshop, held at the Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay, on March 23. The workshop was staged by the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), and was aimed at educating nutraceutical farmers about the industry.

Nutraceutical Farmers Take Part in Workshop

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is accompanied by National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Colonel Daniel Pryce (second left), and Regional Operations Manager, Adrian Grant (right), on a tour of the Riverton City Landfill, in Kingston, on March 24.

Work on Access Road to Landfill to Be Completed by September

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd right), makes his contribution to the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Jamaica Wings Appeal, at the launch of the fundraising campaign on March 23 at King’s House. Looking on (from left) are: President of the RAFA Jamaica, Major General Robert Neish; Chairman of RAFA Jamaica, Major (retired) Joanna Lewin; and Honorary Secretary, RAFA Jamaica, Valrie Tate. In background is Vice President of RAFA Jamaica, Brigadier Rocky Meade.

10 years ago Governor General

G-G Hails RAFA Jamaica for 70 Years of Service

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Jamaica for 70 years of invaluable service to the country’s ex-servicemen. He was addressing the launch of the RAFA’s Wings Appeal 2016 at King’s House on Wednesday, March 23. The Governor-General said the work of the organisation is a demonstration of selfless commitment...

Vice President of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Ltd, Sin Ziyu.

10 years ago Prime Minister

PM Holness Hailed as “fast Decision-maker”

Vice President of the China Communication Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), Ziyu Sun, has hailed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as an energetic leader and “fast decision-maker.” Speaking to journalists during an interview at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on March 23, Mr. Sun said based on his interactions with the new Prime Minister, he has developed a “very deep...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, reads over his notes prior to the start of Tuesday’s (March 22) Post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of Prime Minister in Kingston.

10 years ago Education

Extra Paper Will Be Available for CXC Candidates

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that candidates sitting this year’s Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) tests will be provided with extra paper, should they need them. There has been public concern following an announcement by the regional examination body that it would cease providing extra answer sheets to students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education...

Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley (left), presents a tablet computer to teacher at the Hayes Primary School in Clarendon, Tracy-Ann Williams (right); and students Willward Robinson (2nd left); and Rahiem Cunningham. The occasion was a tablet handing over ceremony staged by Jamalco on March 23, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon.

10 years ago Technology

Tablets in Schools Security Measures to Be Strengthened Kingston

The Ministry of Energy, Science, and Technology is working to strengthen the security of the Tablets in Schools programme before the next phase is rolled out. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, said the measures include enhancing the capability to track the devices in the event that they are lost or stolen. There will also be improvements in relation...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), looks on as Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Masanori Nakano (centre), and Warsop Primary School Principal, Stephanie Codling-Smith, display the signed agreement for a $10. 2 million grant to undertake upgrading works at the school. The grant signing and handing over ceremony was held at the Ambassador’s residence in St. Andrew on March 24.

10 years ago Education

Japan Provides $10 Million Grant for Upgrading of Warsop Primary

Work is set to commence next month on the renovation of classrooms and other facilities at the Warsop Primary School in South Trelawny. The improvement work is being undertaken through a $10. 2 million grant from the Government of Japan under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects. In addition to the upgrading of the classrooms, the project will...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange; Member of Parliament, East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness; Former Prime Minister, Edward Seaga and Captain Horace Burrell watch intensely as Jamaica plays Costa Rica in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying game at the National Stadium on Friday, March 25, 2016.

10 years ago Sport

Grange Congratulates Reggae Boyz on Performance

Sports Minister, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange has congratulated the national senior football team, the Reggae Boyz, on their performance against Costa Rica in the just concluded CONCACAF World Cup qualifying game held at the National Stadium in Kingston. “As Minister with responsibility for Sport, I commend the Reggae Boyz for their valiant efforts that resulted in a 1-1 draw...

Vice President of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), Mr. Ziyu Sun, speaking in an interview with JIS News, on March 23.

10 years ago Transport

Vice President of CCCC Commits to Jamaica

Vice President of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), Mr. Ziyu Sun, says the company is committed to furthering investment initiatives in Jamaica. Mr. Sun, in an interview with JIS News on March 23, following the official opening of the North-South leg of Highway 2000, said the company has a collaborative relationship with the Jamaican government in a drive to...