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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is pleased to greet the fastest man and woman in the world, Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce respectively at the Prime Minister’s Reception to congratulate and express gratitude on behalf of the nation, to the members of the country’s team who participated in the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China. The Reception was held on the lawns of Vale Royal on Friday, October 16.

PM Says Commission Making Important Strides to Develop the Cultural and Creative Industries

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says important strides have been made over the past few months to propel the development of the cultural and creative industries (CCI). “I am very pleased with the work that has been undertaken over the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left), consoles Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (2nd right), just before the start of the thanksgiving service for late veteran photographer, Michael Shaw, on October 23, at the Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston. In the background is an exhibit of Mr. Shaw’s work over the years, including pictures from his final assignment on September 30.

Fond Farewell for Veteran JIS Photographer Michael Shaw

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), along with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley (left), present a certificate of accreditation to Executive Director, Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Yvonne Hall. Occasion was an accreditation award ceremony at the Ministry’s head office on Thursday (Oct. 22) . The Microbiology Laboratory of the BSJ has been accredited by JANAAC to conduct tests for micro-organisms in food.

Pesticide Research and Microbiology Labs Get Food Testing Accreditation

Minister of Water, Land, Environment And Climate Change Hon. Robert Pickersgill (2nd left), turns on the Cassava Pond water supply system in North West St. Catherine, during a commissioning ceremony on Thursday (October 22). Others (from left) are: Managing Director of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Audley Thompson; Mayor of Spanish Town, Norman Scott; Commissioner at the RWSL, Debbie-Ann Kerr-Scott; and Councillor for the Lluidas Vale Division, Hugh Graham.

Cassava Pond Gets $9 Million Water Supply System

Newly appointed Minister of Health, the Hon. Horace Dalley

Civil Servants to Receive Retroactive Money Oct. 30

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, holds up a copy of the National Cyber Security Strategy, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

11 years ago Technology

Be Careful What You Click On

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, is advising Jamaicans to be careful about opening links that are found in emails, tweets, posts, and online advertising. He said that clicking on these links could introduce viruses to computers and also open the door to data predators. “The emails and other things that come to you; there...

Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh.

11 years ago Transport

Air Traffic Controllers to Be Trained and Equipment Upgraded

Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh, said major plans are in place for the upgrading of air traffic control equipment and training of personnel. “We also have very aggressive plans in place to monitor and maintain our current systems in conjunction with our maintenance service providers, Aerotel. We are trying to be as proactive as...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

11 years ago Education

Rev. Thwaites Urges Parents to Support Schools in Maintaining Discipline

Education Minister, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is calling on parents to support school administrations in upholding discipline in educational institutions. Rev. Thwaites, who was addressing the annual conference of principals and vice principals in St. Ann recently, said the Ministry is solidly behind the enforcement and maintenance of discipline in schools. “The Ministry supports you establishing school rules, hopefully,...

Technical Officer for the Energy Efficiency Conservation Project (EECP) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Lincoln Dean, gives an update on the programme at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank recently.

11 years ago Technology

17.5 Per Cent Drop in Energy Costs at JIS

Three years after the implementation of energy efficient solutions at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), the agency is reporting savings of 17.5 per cent per annum on its energy bill. The solutions, which include solar control film on windows, cool roof solutions, and overhaul of the air conditioning (a/c) system, were provided under the Energy Efficiency Conservation Programme (EECP), aimed...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the launch of the 15 staging of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on October 21 at the Altamont Court Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is Sponsorship Director, Diane Ellis. The event will take place on December 5 in Negril, Westmoreland.

11 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Endorses Reggae Marathon

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has endorsed the staging of the annual Reggae Marathon, noting that it is keeping with efforts to promote Jamaica as a prime destination for sports tourism. “It is a brilliant concept. It brings together two of the strongest brands in Jamaica – sports and our music. When this concept was brought together it...

11 years ago Culture

Documentary Film on Nanny to Be Shown Oct. 23 and 24

Known for her indomitable spirit and for being Jamaica’s only National Heroine, the Rt. Excellent Queen Nanny of the Maroons, will be showcased in a documentary film, slated for October 23 and 24. Titled, ‘Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess’, the film documents the struggle of the Jamaican Maroons, led by the military genius, Nanny. The October 23 screening will take...

Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites (3rd right), applauds University of the West Indies’ (UWI) student athletes (from left): Hansle Parchment, Shanieka Thomas and Fredrick Dacres, for their performance at the 2015 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championship in Beijing, China. Jamaica Olympic Association President, Hon. Mike Fennell (centre); Principal of the Mona Campus, Professor Archibald McDonald (2nd right); and Director of Sports at UWI, Dalton Myers, also hailed the athletes at the Principal’s Special Reception held in their honour at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge on October 20.

11 years ago Education

Rev. Thwaites Hails UWI Student Athletes

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has commended University of the West Indies’ (UWI) student athletes for their success in the 2015 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Beijing, China. He said the students stand as powerful examples that students can effectively balance academics and athletics and excel at both disciplines. “There are so many young people,...