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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), is greeted by Deputy Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Jeannette Vail, just before the start of a climate smart agriculture symposium at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston today (July 16).

Five-Year Climate Change Plan Being Developed For Agricultural Sector

A five-year climate change plan is being crafted for the country’s agriculture sector, which is intended to strengthen the sector’s resilience to weather-related impacts such as droughts, tropical storms and hurricanes. The Climate Change Strategy and Plan (CCSAP) is being...

Sponsorship Executive at Digicel, Tari Lovell (right), presents a cheque for $350,000 to executives of the University of Technology’s (UTech) Students’ Union Council, towards the Teach the Youth summer outreach programme, at the launch at the initiative at the UTech campus on July 10. The members of the executive (from left) are: President, Darrian McGhann; Vice President for Public Relations, Monique Morgan; Director of Community Service, Akili Henney; and Executive Secretary, Janielle Martin.

More Than 600 Youth Benefitting From UTech Summer Project

Former Barbadian Prime Minister, Owen Arthur (left) giving the keynote address on Thursday, July 16, at the Partnership for Jamaica retreat, chaired by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, at the Terra Nova Hotel. Listening closely is former Jamaican ambassador and former Education Minister, Burchell Whiteman.

Caribbean Cannot Waste Its Democracy—Owen Arthur

Managing Director of Technological Solutions Limited, Dr. André Gordon (seated), autographs his book - ‘Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries, Volume 1: Export Challenges and Implementation Strategies for Food Safety’ - for Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (third left). Waiting to have their books signed at the launch, held at Jamaica Exporters’ Association headquarters on Winchester Road, in Kingston, on July 15, are (from left): President of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association, Marjory Kennedy and Agriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier.

Agriculture Minister Reiterates Importance of Food Security

Former Barbadian Prime Minister, Owen Arthur.

Address by the Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur at the National Partnership Council of Jamaica

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 14 where he gave an update on the government’s plans to address the recent increase in murders.

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Gov’t Announces Three-Pronged Strategy to Address Spike in Murders

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, on Tuesday, July 14, announced new policy measures to address the current spike in murders. The three-pronged strategy, which he unveiled in the House of Representatives, will focus on strengthening the operational capability of the security forces; address the root causes of societal violence through various social intervention strategies; and bringing important legislation...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), converses with South East Regional Health Authority (SERH) Chairman, Dr. Andrei Cooke (right), , during Wednesday’s (July 15) official commissioning ceremony for air conditioning systems, valued $8.4 million, which were installed at the maternity unit of the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ). At left is PCJ Group General Manager, Winston Watson.

11 years ago Technology

Spanish Town Hospital Gets Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning System

A new energy-efficient air conditioning system, valued at $8.4 million, has been installed at the maternity ward of the Spanish Town General Hospital in St. Catherine. The project, undertaken by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), comprises two state-of-the-art units to replace the inefficient system serving the operating theatre and labour ward of the hospital. The new system is projected...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left), converses with Chairman of the Coffee Industry Board (CIB), Delano Franklyn (left), during a tour of communities in St. Thomas, which have been affected by recent bush fires. Others on the tour (from left) are: Training Coordinator at the CIB, Seiveright Dixon; Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton; and Member of Parliament for Western St. Thomas, James Robertson.

11 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t to Aid Fire-Affected Farmers in St. Thomas

The Government will be providing assistance to farmers of Blue Mountain Coffee and other crops, who have been affected by recent bush fires in several communities in St. Thomas. Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, gave the commitment during a tour of the fire-affected areas yesterday (July 14), to get a first-hand look at the damage...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (2nd left), addresses a Jamaica House Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister today (July 15). Pictured (from left) are: Corporate Communications Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Charles Buchanan; Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting; and Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald.

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PICA to Introduce Facial Recognition System

The Government will be introducing a new US$1.38 million facial recognition system (FRS) at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). The aim is to better protect the identities of persons applying for passports, said Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. She was addressing a Jamaica House Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...

Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley (left) and Project Development and Implementation Specialist at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) give details about the upcoming ‘Christmas in July’ event slated for July 24 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. They were at a JIS Think Tank session held on July 14. Some 80 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will be showcasing their products and networking with corporate entities and various industry players at the event.

11 years ago Commerce

80 Local Companies To Participate In ‘Christmas In July’ Showcase

Some 80 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will be showcasing their products and networking with corporate entities and various industry players at the inaugural staging of ‘Christmas in July’ slated for July 24 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. The event, which is being hosted by the Tourism Linkages Hub with major participation from the...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon.
Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Hugh Cross (second right), converses with student of the Refuge Learning Academy, Novia Russell (seated) as her fellow classmate, Andrew Brown looks on a left. Occasion was the official opening of the Computer Lab at the Refuge Temple Academy on July 10 at the establishment

11 years ago Technology

Computer Lab At Refuge Temple Learning Academy Officially Opened

The Computer Lab at the Refuge Temple Learning Academy was officially opened by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell on July 10. The facility was established through the Universal Service Fund at a cost of $4.4 million. Boasting 26 state-of-the-art computers, the computer lab will serve the student population of over 50 students, as well as...

Project Manager for the Social and Economic Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Project, Mrs. Belinda Brown-Austin during an interview with JIS News. The Project is being administered by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and has led to the full-time employment of 27 persons.

11 years ago Labour

27 Persons With Disabilities Receive Employment

Twenty-seven persons with disabilities have received permanent employment through a Social and Economic Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Project currently being done through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The project, funded through the World Bank at a cost of just under US$3 million, engaged 172 persons in training through the HEART Trust/NTA for the 2014-2015 period. All of...