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Principal Director, Policy, Planning, Development and Evaluation Division, in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Dr. Oral Rainford (right), having a light discussion with (from left): Senior Energy and Climate Change Engineer, Department of Sustainable Development, Organization of American States, Ruben Contreras Lisperguer; Political-Economic Counsellor, United States Embassy, Cleveland Charles; and Ambassador of Brazil to Jamaica, His Excellency Carlos Alberto den Hartog, at the opening of a workshop on the Life Cycle Sustainable Assessment and Global Bio Energy Partnership (GBEP) Indicators for Sustainable Biofuels in Jamaica, at the Kingston offices of the Jamaica Employers Federation (JEF) on July 6.

Production of Bio-Fuel Still in the Mix

The country is looking to produce its own bio-fuel and increase the current mix of ethanol in petrol to about 20 per cent. This is according to Principal Director, Policy, Planning, Development and Evaluation Division, in the Ministry of Science,...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (right), addressing a press conference outlining new crime fighting strategies, at his Old Hope Road offices in Kingston, on July 6. At left is Deputy Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake.

JCF Launches ‘Get the Guns Campaign’

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, highlights initiatives geared towards development and growth of the creative industries during a recent JIS Think Tank.

Gov’t Focused on Growing Creative Industries – Minster Hylton

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NWC Announces New Water Restrictions

Government Senator, Wensworth Skeffery, highlights a point while opening the State of the Nation Debate in the Upper House on Friday, July 3.

Government Senator Calls for Restructuring of School Boards

Senior Lecturer, University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Orville Taylor, delivers the keynote address at a civic ceremony on July 4, to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held at his childhood home in Roxborough, Manchester.

11 years ago Community

Jamaicans Urged To Emulate Norman Manley by Standing Up Against Wrongdoings

Jamaicans are being urged to emulate National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley, by standing up against wrongdoings meted out to fellow citizens regardless of political leanings or personal danger. Custos of Manchester, Hon. Sally Porteous, made the call at a civic ceremony to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the National Hero’s birth, held on July 4 at his...

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, outlines economic indicators for April and May, which showed that the Government exceeded budgeted targets for the period . He was speaking to journalists at the EPOC’s monthly press briefing in Kingston on Monday, July 6.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Strong Fiscal Performance Continues – Richard Byles

The Government maintained a strong fiscal management programme during the first two months of the current financial year. Addressing the Economic Programme Oversight Committee’s (EPOC) monthly press briefing on Monday (July 6), Co-Chair of the committee, Richard Byles, said April and May were “particularly good months for the country”. He noted that revenues were $1.25 billion (5.2 per cent) ahead...

Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson, reports that marijuana is the most prevalent drug used by convicted and remand inmates across seven Caribbean Countries, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Ganja Most Prevalent Drug Used By Criminals

Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson, is reporting that marijuana is the most prevalent drug used by convicted and remand inmates across seven Caribbean countries. Citing a 2014 prison survey, which explored the relationship between drugs and crime, Ms. Atkinson said that between 68 and 86 per cent of all offenders had used marijuana...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Ms. Christine Hendricks, tells JIS News about public awareness initiatives to increase registration with the Council.

11 years ago Labour

JCPD Expects More Persons to Register

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, says the organization, through its ongoing public awareness efforts, should see further increases in the number of persons who register with the Council. Since the passage of the Disabilities Act in 2014, the JCPD has been calling for persons with disabilities to become registered and enjoy the...

Registrar, Office of the Children’s Registry, Greig Smith. (FILE)

11 years ago Culture

OCR Pleased to Announce the Opening of its Newest Parish Office in St. Mary

The Office of the Children’s Registry, OCR, an agency of the Ministry of Youth and Culture is pleased to announce the opening of our newest office, located in the parish of St. Mary. This is the fourth office to be established outside of the Corporate Area, augmenting offices previously opened in Westmoreland, Manchester, St. Ann, and our the head office...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

No Access for Vehicular Traffic: Port Henderson Oil Spill

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) wishes to advise that no vehicular traffic will be permitted to traverse the Port Henderson Road during the morning period. This road closure comes as a consequence of a petrol spill that occurred in the vicinity of the Old Forum Hotel, Portmore. First Response units from the Jamaica Fire Brigade and...

A view of the Venezuelan naval training boat, the Buque Escuela Simón Bolívar (BE-11), moments before it docked at the Montego Bay cruise ship pier, on Sunday, July 5.

11 years ago Local Government

Montego Bay Hosts Visiting Venezuelan Naval Boat

The City of Montego Bay is hosting members of the Venezuelan naval training boat, Buque Escuela Simón Bolívar (BE-11), who are in the island for a four-day visit. The vessel with its personnel, comprising 173 students under the command of Captain Gines Enrique Añanguren Santana, docked at the Montego Bay cruise port on Sunday, July 5, commemorated as Venezuela Day....