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Mrs. Elaine Foster-Allen, Permanent Secretary currently assigned to the Ministry of Education, will be re-assigned as Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister effective November 16, 2015.

Reassignment of Permanent Secretaries

The Public Service Commission is pleased to announce that effective November 16, 2015, Mrs. Elaine Foster-Allen, Permanent Secretary currently assigned to the Ministry of Education, will be re-assigned as Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister. Mrs. Foster-Allen,...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller shares a moment with Youth Mayors who met with her at Jamaica House on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Also sharing in the occasion are Hon. Noel Arscott, Minister of Local Government and Community Development (front row, second left), Hon. Colin Fagan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development (front row – second right), Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke (front row-right) along with other Mayors, Councillors, and teachers from across the island. The Youth Mayors, who were given an opportunity to interact with the Prime Minister, outlined the various projects they will be undertaking in their schools and communities. Prime Minister Simpson Miller encouraged the students to distinguish themselves as excellent representatives of their parish, to work hard and aspire for greatness. The Youth Mayor initiative was started in 1995 as a public education effort aimed at educating students about the Local Government System in Jamaica.

Jamaicans Urged to Become Familiar with Local Government Process

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right); and Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, share in light conversation with new Country Manager for the World Bank Country Office in Jamaica, Galina Sotirova. Occasion was a welcome reception in honour of Ms. Sotirova at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday, November 11.

World Bank a Key Partner in Jamaica’s Development – PM

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, accepts a cheque valued at US$200,000 ( J$23 million) from the South Korean Ambassador to Jamaica, Jong Seon Lim, at Jamaica House on November 10. The money will be used to purchase a state-of-the-art Digital Archival System, which will be used to preserve audiovisual data from various public agencies.

Government to Purchase US$200,000 State-Of-The-Art Digital Archival System

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says thank you to Dr. Kenneth Jones who is leading a team of 57 Medical Professionals providing free health care services to persons on Hanover and St. James between November 9 and 13. The occasion was reception for the medical team held at the Grand Palladium Hotel and Lady Hamilton Resort in Hanover at the weekend. (November 7).

Prime Minister Thanks US Medical Mission and Says Visit Is Timely

Mr. Peter Williams (2nd left) holds the Remembrance Day wreath while the Members of House of Representatives observe a minute of silence.

11 years ago Parliament

Members of Parliament Mark 11th Celebration of Remembrance Day

Even when others have forgotten, Members of Parliament continue to remember the valour displayed by our servicemen and servicewomen in years past. The Remembrance Day observance took place on Tuesday, November 3, during the meeting of the House of Representatives. This initiative began in 2005 when Mr. Peter Williams, Chairman of the North East District of the Jamaica Legion, approached...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), examines a solid state water meter, while Regional Manager, Business Development, DIEHL Metering, Stefan Raeder (right), points out the features. Occasion was the contract signing ceremony for the provision of 50,000 meters for the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) at the National Water Commission’s (NWC) New Kingston offices on November 10. The Germany-based company, DIEHL Metering, is the manufacturer of the meters, while Deryck A. Gibson Limited is the contractor for the project.

11 years ago Environment

NWC Signs US$7.23 Million Contract to Procure Digital Water Meters for KMA

The National Water Commission (NWC) has signed a US$7.23 million contract for the procurement of 50,000 solid state water meters for the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA). Funding for the undertaking comes under the NWC’s KMA Water Supply Improvement Programme, which is backed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The contractor for the project is Deryck A. Gibson Limited, while Germany-based...

Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Milton Henry (right), explains the features of a variable frequency drive (VFD) to State Minister in the Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson (left). Occasion was a handing over ceremony at the NIC’s facility at Clarendon Park Gardens on November 10. The system is among six installed by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) at NIC’s facilities across the island to reduce energy costs.

11 years ago Technology

PCJ Installs Energy-Saving Equipment at Six Irrigation Facilities

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has invested $22 million in the installation of variable frequency drives (VFDs) at the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) six pumping facilities across the island. The VFDs, located at sites in St. Catherine, Clarendon, Trelawny and St. Elizabeth, are expected to efficiently regulate the utilisation of energy in pumping and supplying irrigation water to farmers. A...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing members of the media at a Jamaica House press briefing on Wednesday, November 11.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Announces $1 Million Increase in NHT Loan Ceiling

Contributors to the National Housing Trust (NHT) will now be able to access an additional $1 million in loan funding towards the construction or purchase of their homes. The interest rate applicable for all categories of new borrowers will also be lowered by one per cent. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the increase in the loan ceiling of the NHT...

The first cohort of dental surgeons to be trained locally, pose for a photograph following their hooding ceremony at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew on Tuesday (November 10). The students have completed their five-year degree programme in Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) at UTech’s College of Oral Health Sciences. They will officially graduate on Thursday (November 12).

11 years ago Health & Wellness

UTech-Trained Dental Surgeons Highly Qualified and Competent

The first set of 22 dental surgeons, trained and certified by the University of Technology’s (UTech) College of Oral Health Sciences, are highly competent and are on par with professionals in first world countries such as the United States (US). Board Member of the US-based Commission on Dental Competency Assessments, which administers dental examinations, Dr. Maurice Miles, made the declaration...

Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker addressing a JIS Think Tank on the Ganja Youth Awareness Programme.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDA Using Social Media in Ganja Youth Awareness Campaign

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) is taking to social media to reach out to young people in a Ganja Youth Awareness Programme. The initiative targets teenagers in the 13-18 age group. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, NCDA Executive Director, Michael Tucker, said it is imperative to meet the young people where they are and through a...

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, hands reading material to Clan Carthy Primary students during a visit to the school’s Deanery Road location in Kingston on November 9, as part of the CARICOM Energy Week School Tour from November 9 to 13.

11 years ago Technology

Energy Ministry Promoting Culture of Conservation Among Youth

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is promoting energy conservation and efficiency among the nation’s youth through its annually staged Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) Energy Week School Tour. State Minister, Hon. Julian Robinson, kicked off the week with a tour of Clan Carthy Primary School located on Deanery Road, Kingston, on November 9. The tour is...