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President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant is presented with the Order of Distinction, Officer Class, by Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Patrick Allen during the 2015 Honours and Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Heroes Day, October 19. He was honoured for more than 30 years of contribution to the agricultural sector.

More to Come from JAS – Senator Grant

Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Senator Norman Grant, is pledging more to come from the entity in advancing the welfare of the farming community and the development of agriculture in Jamaica. “There is a lot more to come in terms...

Senior Director of the Procurement and Asset Policy Unit in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Cecile Maragh (centre), makes a point during a recent JIS Think Tank. Listening are Director of Compliance and Regulatory Monitoring, Samoya Smith (left); and Senior Procurement Policy Analyst, Malisa McGhie.

New Law to Improve Efficiency and Transparency in Govt Procurement

Director and Representative, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Katherine Grigsby (left), listens attentively to Everton Hannam, Secretary General, Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO. Occasion was the Cluster Meeting of the Caribbean National Commissions for UNESCO, held last week, at the Hyatt Ziva Resort in Rosehall, St. James under the theme: ‘Caribbean in Action for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals’.

Caribbean to Get Support from UNESCO to Meet Sustainable Development Goals

Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Christine Ade-Gold, presents heritage material to Principal of the Breadnut Hill Primary School in St. Ann, Ricardo Kennedy, during a visit to the school by a JIS team on October 21, as part of the agency’s Heritage Month celebrations.

Principals Credit Improved Performance to Good Teacher – Pupil Ratio

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the opening ceremony for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority(RADA) St. James Open Day and 25th Anniversary celebrations, at the RADA offices in Catherine Hall on October 30, under the theme: ‘RADA ... Revolutionizing Agriculture’.

Agriculture Minister Hails St. James Farmers

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickergill (3rd right) is assisted by Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier (4th right), in unveiling the sign at site of the Mahoe Ridge to Horse Guard Water Supply System, which was officially commissioned into service by Minister Pickersgill on Friday (October 30). Others (from left) are: Councillor for the Catadupa Division, Gladstone Bent; Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority, Basil Fernandez; General Manager, Rural Water Supply Limited, Douglas Wilson; Mayor of Montego Bay and Councillor for the Maroon Town Division, Glendon Harris; and Councillor for the Welcome Hall Division, Martin Kellier.

11 years ago Environment

Hundreds to Benefit from Mahoe Ridge/Horse Guard Water Supply System

Hundreds of residents of five farming communities in South St. James will now have improved access to potable water following completion of the Mahoe Ridge to Horse Guard Water Supply System. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, on Friday (October 30), officially commissioned the system into service, which will benefit the areas of Mahoe Ridge,...

Director, Spatial Planning Division, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis, provides details about activities for World Town Planning Day 2015.

11 years ago Environment

Jamaica to Mark World Town Planning Day

The issue of community renewal through the upgrading of housing stock, will take centre stage, as Jamaica joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 66th anniversary of World Town Planning Day in November. The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is partnering with several other government and non-government agencies to stage a number of activities to mark the...

Chief Economist, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Everton McFarlane addressing the Audit Committee Conference staged by the Government’s Audit Commission in collaboration with the Ministry at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on October 29.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Auditors Urged To Carry Out Duties Effectively

Chief Economist, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Everton McFarlane, is encouraging public sector auditors to continue to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively despite the challenges they may encounter. These include: adapting to technological advancements; managing exposure to strategic and operational risks; and addressing evolution of organisations, risk profiles and compliance. “Auditors have to be aware of these changes from...

Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left) embraces 2015/16 Lasco Nurse of the Year, Treveen Palmer-Miller, during Friday’s (October 30) launch of the ‘Team Jamaica Valucard for government workers, at the Super Shoppers Fair complex, Washington Boulevard, St. Andrew

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Over 100,000 Public Sector Workers To Benefit From Cash Back Programme

The country’s over 100,000 government workers are to benefit from cash rewards at select private sector establishments through the ‘Team Jamaica Valucard’ programme. The initiative, launched at the Super Shoppers Fair complex on Washington Boulevard on October 30, will see civil servants being rewarded with cash back benefits whenever they use the card to access goods and services at any...

Executive Director of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Dr. Patrece Charles-Freeman.

11 years ago Education

Poor Parenting Is To Blame

A parenting assessment tool developed and being tested by the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), is proving that lack of effective parenting is responsible for many of the behavioural problems being exhibited by children. Executive Director of the NPSC, Dr. Patrece Charles-Freeman, said the data is showing that many parents “are not creating structures at home for their children, they...

11 years ago Culture

Govt Preparing Residents To Tap Into Economic Value Of World Heritage Site

The Government is preparing residents living in and around the Blue and John Crow Mountains World Heritage Site, to tap into the economic value of the area. “For example, we are exploring partnership with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) to develop craft industries by strengthening the product and marketing capabilities of the local communities,” said Prime Minister, the Most...

Director of Health Promotion and Prevention at the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), Andrea Campbell, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Major Decline In STDs Among Sex Workers

The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) is reporting a significant decline in the prevalence rate of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) among sex workers. A recent sex worker survey done by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) showed that the rate has dropped from 12 per cent to 2.9 per cent. Director of Health Promotion and Prevention at the NFPB, Andrea...