Scores of public sector workers, on March 7, benefited from training in the use of vector control equipment, including the fogging machine. The training was held on the compound of Estac Industrial Agencies Limited, off Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11. In an interview with JIS News, Managing Director of Estac Industrial Agencies Limited, Earl Crooks, said the training is to ensure...

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, has indicated that the exchange rate continues to remain stable and that net international reserves (NIR) are still well in excess of the target. “With the Jamaican dollar no longer overvalued, the improving inflation outlook and the resulting narrowing of the inflation differential between Jamaica and the United States, this means...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the newly installed Government has as its priority, the growth of the economy, creation of jobs and reduction of public debt. He was addressing the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House today (March 7). Prime Minister Holness expressed confidence that the individuals selected as Ministers are fully capable of achieving...

Cabinet Ministers 1 The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP - Prime Minister Minister of Defence Minister of Economic Growth and Job Creation 2 Hon. Derrick Smith CD, MP - Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister 3 Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, MP - Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation 4 Hon. Daryl Vaz,...

“Bring the vibes, bring the creativity” is the call from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) as it announces its 2016 VYBZING Animated Music Video Challenge to be hosted in Jamaica. Under the theme, “Beam Me Up with ICTs,” young animators are being challenged to create a two-minute video which explores how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can transform the cultural,...

The compound of the St. Mary Technical High School, in Richmond, St. Mary, was transformed into a makeshift hotel, on March 4, as students and teachers celebrated Jamaica Day, 2016, in style. Upon entry to the ‘hotel’, dubbed the ‘Richmond Valley Resort and Spa’, visitors were guided by friendly, courteous ‘staff’ to the reception area where they were invited to...

The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) will stage its 11th annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week from March 7-11 under the theme: ‘Assuring Quality in Programme Outcomes: Imperative for Graduate Effectiveness’. Speaking with JIS News, Executive Director of the UCJ, Dr. Yvonnette Marshall, said that the week’s activities will target tertiary educators, administrators and students. On Monday, March 7,...