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Consultant to the Agricultural Competiveness Programme, Dr. Derrick Deslandes (centre), makes a point as he addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, to provide details about the recent buyers mission to the island from the United States. He is flanked by Country Representative for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture (IICA), Dr. Elizabeth Johnson; and Carlos Capote of JC Tropicals in Miami.

US Buyers Impressed With Agro Parks

Fresh produce buyers from the United States (US), who visited the island last week, say they are impressed with the high quality of produce coming out of the agro parks. “The parks have been impressive. There is a lot of...

Commuters boarding a JUTC bus which plies the Spanish Town to Half-Way Tree route.

JUTC Urges Students to Regularise Smarter Cards for New School Year

Bayley Hay scholars, Shannia McDowells (2nd left) and Calvin Lindo (2nd right) are presented with their awards by President of Montego Co-operative Credit Union, Lambert Johnson (left) and General Manager, Ornell Bedasse. The presentation took place at a luncheon held at Day’O Plantation Restaurant in Montego Bay, on July 13.

Young People Urged To Use Education To Rise From Poverty

Acting Director for Employment and Career Services at the HEART Trust/NTA, Althea Smikle, makes a point during an interview JIS News about the 33-year-old School Leaving Training Opportunities Programme (SL-TOP).

Hundreds Gain Employment Under Heart/NTA’s School Leaving Training Programme

Golf Instructor with the CSJP/SANTA Golf Mentorship programme, David Reid (right), assists Jahnick Semaj (left), a participant in the programme, with his golfing technique at the Constant Spring Golf Club, in Kingston.

CSJP Partners With Golf Club to Mentor At-Risk Youth

Project Director, Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Dunstan Bryan (standing), shows Acting Financial Secretary, Everton McFarlane (second left), where to sign the document for implementation of the US$388,967 Medium Term Results Based Budgeting (MTRBB) pilot programme. The signing ceremony was held on Friday (August 14) at the Finance Ministry in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Deputy Financial Secretary, Public Expenditure Division, Lorris Jarrett; Director, Deloitte Overseas Consulting LLP, Michael Vlaisavljevich; and Department for International Development (DFID) Representative in Jamaica, Bhavna Sharma.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Pursues Results-Based Budgeting

The Government of Jamaica is undertaking a US$388, 967 pilot project aimed at reforming the budget preparation process and to better align spending with anticipated results. The objective is to link budgeting with Government policy priorities through a gradual transition from annual expenditure planning to a medium-term results-based expenditure framework. This will improve accountability and ensure a more efficient and...

Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Central Kingston, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd right), shakes hands with Chairman of Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) Foundation, Bishop Robert Thompson (2nd left), during the handing over of a cheque valued at $150,000 to Vice President of the Allman/Woodford Football Club, Errol Howlett (right). The presentation was made on August 14, at the SSL’s Hope Road office. General Manager of SSL, Lamar Harris (left), shares the moment.

11 years ago Education

Sports Excellent Outlet for Young People – Rev. Thwaites

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites is encouraging more of the country’s youth to get involved in sports. He noted that sports provide an excellent outlet for young people, who do not have strong role models. “Nowadays, it is hard to find leaders that the youth can look up to, and for them to be able to express themselves...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), and Member of Parliament for North Clarendon, Hon. Horace Dalley, break ground for construction a $35.7 million water storage facility at Mason River in the parish on Friday (August 15). The undertaking is part of a $202.2 million upgrading of the Mason River Water Supply System.

11 years ago Environment

Ground Broken for 100,000-Gallon Water Tank at Mason River

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, on Friday (Aug.13), broke ground for construction of a 100,000-gallon concrete tank in Mason River, Clarendon. The storage facility, to be built at a cost of $35.7 million, is part of a $202.2 million project for the upgrading of the Mason River Water Supply System. It will serve some...

Fortress Investment Group founder and Co-chairman, Wes Edens (left) calls on Energy Minister, Phillip Paulwell at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices following the recent deal to supply LNG to fuel electricity generation at the JPS Bogue power plant. "Our vision extends far beyond Bogue. This will be the catalyst to establish Jamaica as an energy hub for the Caribbean and Latin America… my company intends to invest significantly in energy, port and logistics infrastructure in Jamaica,” he assured the Minister.

11 years ago Technology

Energy Minister Hails JPS LNG Deal

The new agreement between the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) and New Fortress Energy for the supply of gas to fuel the generation of electricity is the catalyst that can establish Jamaica as an energy hub for the Caribbean and Latin America. This development must therefore be recognized and appreciated in the context of the Ministry’s energy policy, the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (on dais), observes as new police recruits go through their paces, at the passing out parade and award ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on August 14. He is flanked by Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left); and Deputy Commissioner, Delworth Heath.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

244 Police Recruits Graduate

The manpower of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the graduation of 244 new recruits from the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on Friday (August 14). The graduates, comprising 198 males and 46 females, completed seven months of rigorous training, which included law and police procedures, baton and firearm expertise, and practical policing psychology...

President of the Senate, Senator Floyd Morris (left), presents the Montego Co-operative Credit Union’s (MCCU) Bayley-Hay Award of Excellence to Sasha-Kay Campbell at the awards presentation luncheon held at Day’O Plantation Restaurant in Montego Bay on Thursday (August 13).

11 years ago Community

Senator Morris Hails Credit Union Movement

President of the Senate, Senator Floyd Morris, is hailing the credit union movement for helping to improve the lives of Jamaicans, particularly persons from humble economic circumstances. Senator Morris said he maintains membership at two credit unions because he has seen the positive impact the movement has had in helping members to realise their goals. “I examine the matter carefully...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, speaking at the official handing over of a drip irrigation system at food safety facility at the Braco Farms in Trelawny on Thursday (August 13).

11 years ago AgricultureTourism

More Than 800 Jamaican Employed Under REDI Project

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, says over 800 Jamaicans have been employed under the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) project. The World Bank-funded project, implemented in 2010, focuses on income generating interventions in the areas of agriculture and tourism, supported by the various linkages for marketing. “Today, under the REDI programme, we have supported...