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Light was turned on recently in the community of Banana Ground in Manchester, courtesy of National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol), an agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM). Looking at the light (from left) are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Brenda Ramsay and Member of Parliament for Central Manchester, Hon. Peter Bunting.

NESol Shines The Light

Residents of Boswell Heights, in rural St. Andrew, are expected to usher in the New Year with electricity for the first time, facilitated by National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol). The community is scheduled to receive light before the end of...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left) and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson (second left), having a light exchange with Country Manager for Jamaica, World Bank, Galina Sotirova, at the launch of the Start-Up Jamaica (SUJ) boot camp on November 9, at the programme’s offices at the Jamaica National Building on Duke Street, Downtown, Kingston. Others (from third left) are: Information Technology Specialist for Devlabs, Sheldon Trotman; and Chief Entrepreneurship Officer (CEO) for the SUJ, Mark Hugh Sam.

Start-Up Jamaica Guides Young Technology Entrepreneurs

Renowned Spanish saxophonist and academic, Professor Ángel Soria Díaz (right), explains an aspect of the musical score (sheet music) concept to student at the Alpha Institute for Boys in Kingston, Sajay Watson, during one of several music workshops conducted at the institution recently.

Aspiring Musicians Learn From Renowned Spanish Saxophonist

Lasco/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) 2015 Police Officer of the Year, Detective Sergeant Ava Lindo (left), is in conversation with Deputy Commissioner of Police, Novlette Grant at a Discussion Forum on gender-based violence, hosted by the Bureau of Women Affairs in partnership with the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), on December 4, at MIND’s Old Hope Road offices, St. Andrew.

Top Cop Undertakes Project To Protect Children From Abuse

Christmas Message 2015 by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

10 years ago Opposition

2015 Christmas Message from the Leader of the Opposition

2015 Christmas Message From the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness, MP The Christmas season is bundled with joyous festivities, merriment, and an underlying consumerism. It is also a period when we focus on spending quality time with family and friends and truly expressing our love and appreciation to them, whether through our office parties, family get-togethers or...

Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (centre), with the JCDC Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2015 contestants at King

10 years ago Culture

February 26 Deadline for Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Entries

Young Jamaican women have until February 26, 2016 to enter the annual Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition. Entry forms are available online at the JCDC website at: www.jcdc.gov.jm; at the JCDC Head Office located at 3-5 Phoenix Avenue, Kingston 10, and all JCDC parish offices islandwide. Events Coordinator at the JCDC, Michael Nicholson, told JIS...

Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sonia Copeland.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Take Precautions Against The Flu

The Ministry of Health is urging members of the public to take precautions as the country experiences the traditional influenza (flu) season. Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sonia Copeland, said children, the elderly, pregnant women and persons with chronic illnesses should be extra vigilant. Dr. Copeland, who was speaking in an interview with...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Political Ombudsman (Interim) Act to the Political Ombudsman, the Hon. Donna Parchment-Brown, during the swearing -in ceremony at King’s House on November 16.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Political Ombudsman Committed to Healthy Political Climate

Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment-Brown, has reiterated her commitment to fostering a healthy political climate that allows everyone to feel comfortable in exercising their democratic rights. She was speaking on a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Issues and Answers programme with host Ian Boyne. Mrs. Parchment-Brown, who was sworn in on November 16, is expected to function as mediator and facilitator...

Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald (3rd left), looks at the documents of a passenger arriving at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: President of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Diedrick; Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the AAJ, Dennis Morrison; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, Dr. Rafael Echevarne. A record 14, 000 passengers arrived at the airport on Tuesday, December 22.

10 years ago Tourism

Record 14,000 Passengers Arrive at Sangster International Airport

The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay welcomed a record 14,000 passengers on Tuesday (December 22), which is the largest number of airline passengers passing through the airport in any single day. The arrivals, just eight days into the winter tourist season, are a welcome boost to the tourism sector. The visitors arrived on 55 flights – 10 long-haul runs,...

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

10 years ago Education

Minister of Education’s Christmas Message for 2015

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2015 BY THE HON. REV. RONALD THWAITES MINISTER OF EDUCATION As 2015 draws to a close, the Ministry of Education extends appreciation to all who partnered with us to offer Jamaicans of all ages, the opportunity to add value to their lives. Our achievements during this year include surpassing the literacy target of 100 percent mastery at...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas (right) reads the message from Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller to recognize Jamaican born police Sergeant in the Hartford Police Department, Andrew Lawrence for his 20 years of sterling service to the Department. The Prime Minister’s message was delivered at a retirement celebration held recently, at the West Indies Social Club.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Congratulates Retired Police Officer

Jamaican born police Sergeant in the Hartford Police Department, Andrew Lawrence, has been lauded by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller for his 20 years of sterling service and distinguished contribution to the police department. “I take great pride in extending my deepest congratulations to this treasured son of Jamaica. The recognition being paid to you is a...