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Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral Peter Brady.

Jamaica Seeks Re-Election to IMO Council

Jamaica is seeking re-election to the prestigious International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for a fifth consecutive term. First elected to the Council in 2007, Jamaica is one of 25 states vying for 20 of the available seats on the 40-seat...

Acting Director for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the activities to mark Caribbean Wellness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, September 12.

Healthy Ageing to be Highlighted on Caribbean Wellness Day

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Dr. Angela Brown Burke (right), in discussion with Social Development Manager, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mona Sue-Ho, during today’s (September 8) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), in downtown Kingston. Members of the JSIF team were guests at the sitting.

Mayor Urges Public Not To Pay Additional Fees to KSAC Employees

Bamboo by-products on display during an expo in Peckham, North Western Clarendon.

Work Far Advanced On Policy for Bamboo Industry

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left) and State Minister, Hon. Ian Hayles (right), share a light moment with recently commissioned land surveyors Andy Jackson (2nd left); and Glen Watson at a commissioning ceremony at the Ministry on September 2.

Land Surveyors Urged To Assist the Landless

Deputy Board Chairman, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCCA), Wilford “Billy” Heaven (right), assures of the entity’s commitment to the welfare of workers, during a JIS Think Tank on Friday (September 7). Others (from left) are: JCAA Director General, Nari Williams-Singh; and Board Chairman, B. St. Michael Hylton.

11 years ago Transport

JCAA Board Committed to Welfare of Workers

The Board of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) says it is fully committed to safeguarding the rights of its workers. The assurance comes against the background of ongoing wage negotiations between the authority and air traffic controllers for the 2015/17 contract period. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (September 4), JCAA Board Chairman, B. St. Michael Hylton,...

Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, gives the keynote address at the press launch of the 11th annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence held on September 3, at Cuddy’z Sports Bar and Restaurant in New Kingston.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Govt Committed To Supporting Athletes

Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, said the Government is committed to supporting the country’s athletes. “We want to provide first world opportunities for our first class athletes. They deserve nothing less,” she said, while hailing the outstanding performances at the recent World Championships in Beijing, China. Mrs. Neita Headley was speaking at the press launch of...

Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Stephen Davidson, speaks about the work of the entity, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on September 2.

11 years ago Culture

JCDC Up For Most Socially Aware Award

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is among six finalists in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition. The JCDC, an agency of the Ministry of Youth and Culture, has been nominated for the ‘Most Socially Aware’ award in the competition, organised by the Cabinet Office, which is aimed at recognising service excellence in the public sector. “This nomination is welcome...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, makes a presentation to stakeholders at a Trade Facilitation Task Force Meeting, held on Friday (Sept. 4), at the Air Jamaica Building in Kingston

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Firmly Committed To Improving Trade Facilitation – Dalley

Minister without Portfolio in the Finance and Planning Ministry, Hon. Horace Dalley, says the Government is firmly committed to growing the economy by improving trade facilitation. “We intend to take all measures, we intend to review all processes, and we intend to look at the operations of every single agency that is involved in the facilitation of trade. Whatever we...

Some of the 60 motorcycles that were officially handed over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) by the Ministry of National Security on September 7.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

60 New Motorcycles Handed Over To Police Force

As the Government intensifies the fight against crime, 60 motorcycles valued at approximately $58 million have been handed over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Of the total, 10 will be assigned to the Traffic Division while the others will be deployed for operational purposes across the island. Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said the acquisition represents the...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right), speaks with Chairman of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Christopher Cargill (2nd left), at the opening ceremony for the UC Rusal Alpart Jamaica Bauxite Export Project at Port Kaiser in St. Elizabeth today (September 7). At right is Country Manager for UC Rusal in Jamaica, Igor Dorofeev, while Acting Managing Director, Alpart Jamaica, Bevan Shirley, is left.

11 years ago Mining

UC Rusal Announces Full Resumption of Operations at Alpart

Russian alumina giant, UC Rusal, on Monday (September 7) announced a full resumption of operations at Alpart in St. Elizabeth. Country manager for UC Rusal in Jamaica, Igor Dorofeev, made the announcement at the official opening of the UC Rusal Alpart Jamaica Bauxite Export Project at the Port Kaiser refinery, where of 35,000 tons of bauxite were loaded for shipment....

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

11 years ago Tourism

Motorists to Pay for Damage to Street Lights along Elegant Corridor

Motorists involved in crashes that damage or destroy the newly installed street lights along the Elegant Corridor in St. James will have to pay for their replacement or repair. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Dr. Hon. Wykeham McNeill, said most of the accidents are due to careless and reckless driving and the State cannot be asked to replace the lights,...