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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing Wednesday’s (February 12) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. (FILE)

David Ebanks: One of Our Finest, Says Minister Falconer

Information Minister Senator Sandrea Falconer has expressed deep sadness at the passing of veteran journalist and parliamentary reporter Mr. David Ebanks. Expressing condolence on behalf of the Government, Senator Falconer said the passing of David Ebanks ends an era of...

Help For Coffee Farmers Affected By Fire

Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr. Vincent Lawrence (left), addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, today (June 23). Others (from right) are members of the ESET, Professor Alvin Wint and Christopher Zacca. The briefing was held to provide an update on the Government’s ongoing plans to procure additional electricity generating capacity for Jamaica.

ESET Satisfied with Progress to Procure Additional Electricity Generating Capacity

All Five Websites on JIS Server Successfully Restored

Regional Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in Montego Bay, Janice Allen, giving the agency’s endorsement for the 23rd staging of Reggae Sumfest, during the Montego Bay launch at the IberoStar Resort, in St. James, on June 23. The show takes place at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, in Montego Bay, from July 12 to 18.

Mo-Bay Expects to Earn US$9 Million During Reggae Sumfest

11 years ago Technology

ESET Satisfied With Progress to Procure Additional Electricity Generating Capacity

The Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET) is reporting that they are “fairly satisfied” with the progress being made to procure additional electricity generating capacity for Jamaica’s power grid. This additional electricity, which will be realised through the implementation of several energy projects, will enable Jamaicans to see a drop of at least 30 per cent in fuel costs by 2018,...

Members of the cybersecurity team from the JCF and the Technology Ministry huddle with the JIS webteam, while Chief Executive Officer, Donna-Marie Rowe (right), observes.

11 years ago Technology

Government Takes Action to Secure Public Sector Websites

The Government of Jamaica is taking urgent steps to ensure the security of public sector websites. Speaking with JIS News, today (June 23), Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, said that “since a breach last year, we have acquired well needed equipment, trained a number of officers and have been focusing...

Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, explains the effects of drug use on the young brain, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on June 23.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDA Head Warns of Effects of Drug Use on the Young Brain

Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, is warning of the deleterious effects of drug use on the young brain, and the direct correlation between drug use, particularly ganja, and criminal behaviour. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 23, Mr. Tucker said it is important to note what drug use, and in particular...

Aerial view of the Kingston Container Terminal which will facilitate Logistics Hub activities.

11 years ago Commerce

Infrastructural Developments and Training Positives from Logistics Hub Initiative

Jamaica is already experiencing a positive impact from the Logistics Hub Initiative as a result of training and infrastructural developments being undertaken by various ministries, departments and agencies. Logistics Director at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Gary Scott, explains to JIS News that the initiative is already underway and is being implemented through various thrusts and projects. “For...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

JIS Website Restored

The website of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has been restored after a breach was identified last night (June 22). Technical problems were experienced on the website between 9:02 p.m. and 9:38 p.m. It was taken offline for maintenance shortly thereafter. The JIS web team conducted restoration and recovery procedures within four hours. Preliminary findings reveal that the attempts of...

11 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Teachers Benefit from Diaspora Day of Service

More than 130 persons, including students of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, members of the Early Childhood Commission and the National Education Trust, were hosted by the Jamaica Diaspora Biennial Conference at its Day of Service, held at the college, in Granville, St. James, on June 18. The event focused on a number of topics affecting parishes across Jamaica, one of...

11 years ago Commerce

MSMEs in Jamaica and UK to Benefit from MOU

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sectors in Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK) are to benefit from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by MSME Alliance and the Caribbean Enterprise Network UK (CENUK). The MoU, which represents a three-component arrangement - the creation of a marketplace; the creation of value; and the provision of mentorship for MSME businesses...