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Principal of Charlie Smith High School, Garth Gayle, says that all is well at the school, following the merger with Trench Town High on September 14.

Weeks into Merger, All Is Good At Charlie Smith High

Three weeks into the merger of Charlie Smith and Trench Town high schools, Principal of the new institution, Garth Gayle, says students and staff are adapting well to the union. The amalgamation, which took effect on September 14, sees Charlie...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

Jamaica’s World Class Attractions Spurring Tourism Growth

JIS Mourns Passing of Colleague

Press Association of Jamaica Regrets Passing of Michael Shaw

Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal, Princess Anne (2nd left), enjoys a drumming performance at the Duke of Edinburgh Medal Awards held on Thursday (October 1 ), at King’s House. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); Her Excellency Lady Allen (3rd left); and Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, were also in attendance.

Six Jamaicans Receive Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (at lectern), addresses Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Hanover, at a forum held at the Rusea’s High School in Lucea on Thursday (October 1). Listening are Senior Superintendent of Police for the parish, Anthony Cassell (left); and Chairman of the Hanover Chapter of the Jamaica Lay Magistrates Association, Rev. Glenroy Clarke.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Hanover JPs Urged To Help Fight Lottery Scamming

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is calling on Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Hanover to join the police in the fight against lottery scamming, which he said, is to be blamed for the increase in murders in the parish since the start of the year. “As leaders in your communities, you cannot turn a blind eye to it....

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites (right), is in conversation with Chairman, Wolmer

11 years ago Education

Rev. Thwaites Renews Call for More Philanthropic Contribution to Education

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has renewed his call for more philanthropic groups and individuals to contribute to the continued growth and development of the country's education sector. He noted that while the Government spends $80 billion annually or 30 per cent of the recurrent budget on education, "that is not enough; we need much more money, also...

Minister of Youth and Culture Hon. Lisa Hanna speaks about the importance of preserving Jamaica

11 years ago CultureJIS Think Tank

Strides Made in Securing Oral Cultural Heritage – Minister

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says significant strides have been made in securing and preserving Jamaica’s oral and intangible cultural heritage. She pointed out that the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica (ACIJ), an agency under the Ministry of Youth and Culture, has been working to protect the intangible pieces of Jamaican culture. “We got some funds from...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), exchanges warm greetings with World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova, just before Friday’s (October 2) $810.2 million (US$6.8 million) grant signing ceremony for the ‘Improving Climate Data and Information Management Project,’ at the Ministry’s offices, National Heroes Circle, Kingston.

11 years ago Climate ChangeFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Gov’t Secures $810.2 Million World Bank Grant for Climate Change Project

The Government has received approximately $810.2 million (US$6.8 million) in World Bank grant funding support to improve climate and weather data collection and information management within Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The undertaking is part of a package of projects, valued of approximately $3.57 billion (US$30 million), which are being financed in Jamaica under the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience...

Customer Service Director at the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Lesline Chisholm.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Customer Service Improvements at PICA Pay Off

The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is reaping rewards from improvements made to its service delivery processes. Customer Service Director at PICA, Lesline Chisholm, told JIS News that during the period 2012 to 2014, PICA implemented technological solutions, and provided facilities and services for customers with special needs. Focus was also placed on improving efficiency through staff motivation, while...

The Cambridge Health Centre in St. James is to be renovated at a cost of $26.7 million.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

$38.97 Million Upgrading of Health Centres to Benefit 20,000 Residents

Government is spending nearly $40 million to upgrade two health centres in the parish of St. James, which will benefit over 20,000 residents in more than seven communities. The projects are in keeping with the ongoing thrust to improve the country’s primary health infrastructure to provide holistic care for Jamaicans. A total of $26.7 million has been allocated to renovate...

Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons with Non-Communicable Diseases Urged to Protect Their Oral Health

A call has been made for Jamaicans, particularly those sufferings from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), to take care of their oral health. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said that poor oral health presents an added danger for persons, who suffer from conditions such as cardiovascular (heart) disease, cancers, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. NCDs are responsible for over 70...