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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.

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...

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.

Japan Provides $10 Million Grant for Upgrading of Warsop Primary

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.

Grange Congratulates Reggae Boyz on Performance

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

Vice President of CCCC Commits to Jamaica

Westmoreland Custos Satisfied With Town Hall Meeting

Outgoing Lasco Top Cop of the Year 2015/16, Detective Sergeant Ava Lindo (2nd right), hands over a new desk top computer, courtesy of Royale Computers, to Principal of Barnes Basic School, Debbie-Ann Prince (3rd right), on March 23, at the institution. Also joining in are Inspector of Police at the Community Safety and Security Branch with responsibility for the Welfare Office, Yvonne Williams (3rd left); Sergeant Jonathan Prince (centre) as well as parents, teachers and students.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Top Cop of the Year Donates Computer to School

Students of Barnes Basic School, in Kingston, are the recipients of a new computer and other items donated by outgoing Lasco Top Cop of the Year 2015/16, Detective Sergeant Ava Lindo. A desktop computer, exercise books and pencils were handed over to the school on March 23, which will benefit the 46 students and three teachers at the institution. “I...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), converses with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Maurice Smith (left), at the official launch of the Alternative Pathways to Secondary Education (APSE), held on March 23, at the Regional headquarters of the University of the West Indies, Mona. At right is international education expert, Dr. Richard Villa.

10 years ago Education

Government Launches APSE to Help Students

The Government has launched the Alternative Pathways to Secondary Education (APSE), which will provide students with additional and improved teaching programmes. Under APSE, instruction will be based on tailored curricula, enabling each learner to perform to his/her fullest potential, based on aptitude, interest and ability. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the new programme...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), and Mission Director for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jamaica, Denise Herbol (2nd right), listen as Meteorological Technician at the Meteorological Service, Jamaica (MSJ), Andrew Hanchard (left), explains the features of an automated weather station, which was on display at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Wednesday, March 23, to mark World Meteorological Day, under the theme: ‘Hotter, Drier, Wetter. Face the Future’. Also listening is MSJ Meteorological Officer, Rohan Brown (centre). The event was organized under the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change II (Ja REEACH II) Project, a four-year initiative funded by USAID.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Farmers to Benefit from Weather Stations

Approximately 500 farmers are among stakeholders who will benefit from the installation of 36 automated weather stations islandwide, valued at $18 million. The equipment, being provided under the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change II (Ja REEACH), is aimed at improving the quality and availability of climate and weather forecast data for use in planning and decision...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Vice President of the China Communication Construction Company Limited (CCCC), Ziyu Sun (left), ahead of the official opening ceremony of the North-South leg of Highway 2000, at the Caymanas Toll Booth in St. Catherine on Wednesday, March 23. Looking on (from left) are: Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Qingbao Niu; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

10 years ago Prime Minister

North-South Highway Provides Opportunity for Investment Projects – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the newly opened North-South leg of Highway 2000, must be seen as an opportunity for investment projects. Mr. Holness was speaking at the official opening ceremony on Wednesday (March 23), at the Caymanas Toll Booth in St. Catherine. “We have to develop the value opportunities for investors to come and not just...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks with Executive Director of the Alligator Head Foundation, Machel Donegan (centre) and Research Director at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Dayne Buddo (right). Occasion was the official launch of the East Portland Fish Sanctuary and opening of the Alligator Head Foundation’s headquarters at Turtle Crawl, Portland on March 19.

10 years ago Environment

Govt Welcomes Partnerships to Protect Environment – Minister Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Administration welcomes partnership with non-government groups for the protection of the environment. “This Administration ...is inclusive. We realise that partnership is one way to get Jamaica moving in the right direction. We realise that it is not just a vibrant economy that is...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton (3rd right), participates in the handing over of a cheque for $55 million to the Bustamante Hospital for Children by the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation. Others (from left) are: Senior Medical Officer at the Bustamante Hospital, Dr. Michelle Ann Richards-Dawson; Chairman of the hospital, Kenneth Benjamin; Director of Nursing Services, Patricia Ingram Martin; Director of Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation, Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell; Owner, Solid Agency Limited, Sharon Burke; Administrator, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Kathleen Cooper Brown; Mr. Burrell’s wife Rebecca Packer Burrell; and Head of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Bustamante Hospital, Dr. Lambert Innis. Over $64 million was donated during the ceremony held at the hospital’s Arthur Wint Drive location on March 22.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

$64.7 Million Donated to Bustamante Hospital for Children

The Bustamante Hospital for Children has received $64.7 million in donation to assist its development initiatives. Of the sum, $55 million came from the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation, representing funds from the Shaggy and Friends charity concert in January. The Wisynco Group handed over $8.2 million, while Stewart’s Automotive Group donated $1.5 million. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon....

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), addresses senior staff of the National Youth Service (NYS), during a meeting at the agency’s headquarters in St. Andrew on March 21. At right is Acting Executive Director of the agency, Dennis Lawrence.

10 years ago Youth

Prepare Young People for Work at an Early Age – Green

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says young people must be engaged in productive activity from an early age in order to ensure that they are prepared for the world of work. “Once our young people start early childhood institutions, right up, they should be captured in some productive activity to get the sort of skills...