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Meteorologist and Quality Manager at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica Kareen Gourzong (right) converses with Mrs. Shelly Lawson-Francis of Ja Reach 2.

Met Service Hosts World Meteorological Day Photo Competition

Local amateur photographers are being invited to enter the Meteorological Service of Jamaica’s (Met Service) World Meteorological Day Photo Competition. Persons are encouraged to submit images that best depict the World Meteorological Day theme: ‘Hotter, Drier, Wetter. Face the Future’. The...

2016 Mathematics Teacher of the Year, Oneal McLeod (centre), raises his trophy, while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith (left); and Director of Educational Programmes at the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Dr. Renee Rattray, share the moment. The Godfrey Stewart High School teacher was named the winner of the award at the National Mathematics Forum at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Tuesday, March 8.

Godfrey Stewart High Math Teacher Wins National Award

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Dr. Angela Brown Burke, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), at the council’s downtown Kingston offices yesterday (March 8)

KSAC to Enter Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2016 Mayors Challenge

Minister of Industry, Commerce and Agriculture, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is presented with his Instrument of Appointment by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on March 7.

Govt Targets Caymanas Project in Job Creation Thrust

Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), is presented with his Instrument of Appointment by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen during the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on March 7.

New Finance Minister To Hit The Ground Running

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is greeted by Director of Corporate Communications at the Ministry, Byron Buckley, when he arrived for his first working day at the Ministry, at National Heroes Circle, today (March 8). At centre is State Minister in the Ministry, the Hon. Floyd Green.

10 years ago Education

Education Minister Says He Is Ready To Take Charge

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says he is ready to take charge of the portfolio given to him by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “I am very delighted to be given the opportunity to steer this important ship at a time when all of us want to see education move forward. I have...

Project Manager for the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

10 years ago Tourism

Entertainment and Construction Services Added to Tourism Linkages Event

Entertainment and construction services will be new features at this year’s ‘Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event’, slated for Thursday, March 17 at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in Montego Bay. Project Manager for the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, told JIS News that the aim is to diversify the businesses participating, by having more service-oriented organisations present. “Specifically,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), listens as newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness takes the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, at Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Environment Portfolio Situated Within the OPM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is pleased to advise that the environment portfolio is situated within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The Prime Minister has always expressed a keen interest in the environment and considers good and responsible environmental management and planning as critical to facilitating economic growth and sustainable development. The Prime Minister has taken...

Principal of Herbert Morrison Technical High School, in Montego Bay, Paul Adams, examines a running shoe that was donated to the school by one of its athletes. The school is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

10 years ago Education

Herbert Morrison Carving Out Its Own Space

In 1976, Herbert Morrison Comprehensive High School, on Alice Eldemire Drive, in Montego Bay, St. James, opened its doors to 540 students. Forty years later and a slight adjustment to its name in the mid 1980s, the now Herbert Morrison Technical High School, which has 1,540 students on roll, has been steadily carving out its own space in the educational...

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter (left), addresses the media at the Bank’s quarterly press briefing at its headquarters in downtown, Kingston, on March 7. At right is Senior Deputy Governor, John Robinson.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Governor Calls for Focus on Increasing Investments

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, says focus must be placed on increasing investments in order for the country to achieve higher rates of sustainable growth. “We have to see investments to see growth. Investments have to be predominantly private sector investments – both foreign direct investments (FDIs) and domestic investments,” Mr. Wynter said. “The things we...

Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

10 years ago Gender AffairsOpposition

International Women’s Day Message by the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Leader of the Opposition

On International Women’s Day, I reflect on the tremendous contribution that women have made to the social, economic, cultural and political development of Jamaica. I am honoured to have led Governments that consistently demonstrated a commitment to real empowerment of women in all spheres of national life. I lead a political Party that regards the advancement of women as part...

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen presents the instrument of office to Minister of Culture, Entertainment, Gender Affairs and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange on Monday, March 7 at the Swearing In of Cabinet Ministers at King

10 years ago Gender Affairs

Message from Minister of Gender Affairs for International Women’s Day

Each year on March 8, countries across the world commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD). It is used as a time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women and advocate for the empowerment of marginalized women. The 2016 United Nations (UN) theme for IWD is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”. Through the...