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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses a region five principals’ conference held at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) on Friday, June 12.

Education Ministry Continues Dialogue on Merger of Primary Schools

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry continues to have dialogue with education stakeholders regarding the merger of some primary schools across the island. The plan is to combine smaller, struggling institutions with high-performing ones, in order to...

Chairperson of the Entertainment Look and Feel (ELF) Sub-Committee of the Diaspora Conference, Chantal Hylton –Tonnes provides details about ‘Marketplace Live’ a new feature of the 6th Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference, at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on June 12.

Jamaica’s Rich Culture on Show at Diaspora Conference

State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (2nd left), is assisted by Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) Director, Carolyn Gardner (centre); and Mandeville Mayor, Councillor Brenda Ramsay (2nd right), to cut the ribbon at Thursday’s (June 11) re-opening ceremony for West Road in Cobbla, Manchester. The road was rehabilitated at a cost of $6.5 million, under Phase Four of the JEEP component of the Ministry’s Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP).

North East Manchester Road Rehabilitated

Director, Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sonia Copeland

Jamaicans Urged to Get Rid of Mosquito Breeding Sites Around the Home

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), engages in a light conversation with (from left): Chief Financial Officer , RUBiS Investments, Bruno Krief, and President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Brian Pengelley, at the first anniversary celebration of RUBiS Energy Jamaica Limited, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, on June 11. RUBiS is an international company specializing in the distribution and marketing of petroleum and chemicals products, and operates in 17 territories across the Caribbean.

RUBiS Lauded for Impact on Business Landscape

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left), makes a point during bilateral talks with Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy Brey (right), at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on Thursday (June 11). The bilateral meeting reviewed several areas of cooperation between Jamaica and Spain and identified additional areas of cooperation to be pursued. Others (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator AJ Nicholson; Jamaica’s Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union, Vilma McNish; and Spain’s Secretary of State for European Affairs, Baron Íñigo Méndez de Vigo y Montojo. The Prime Minister was in Brussels for the second summit of the European Union (EU)-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). (JIS Photo/Yhomo Hutchinson)

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Calls For Change In Middle Income Status

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has pressed for changes to be made to the existing classification of some developing countries as “middle income”. She noted that the classification has prevented these countries from accessing greater levels of funding for development and other economic support. The Prime Minister was addressing a retreat held on June 11 in Brussels,...

Manager of Communications and Research at the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jana Bent (centre), engages in conversation with Director of the Compliance and Regulatory Division at the BGLC, Laurie Wiggan (left), and Director of Legal Services at BGLC, Karla Small-Dwyer, prior to the start of a recent JIS Think Tank, where details of the 2nd annual Gaming Summit, scheduled for June 18, were discussed.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Business Opportunities In Gaming Industry – BGLC

Local entrepreneurs are being encouraged to take advantage of new and emerging opportunities in the gaming industry. Representatives from the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), who were guests at a recent JIS Think Tank, said several opportunities now exist in the industry, as technology continues to change the face of gaming. These business prospects will be highlighted at the...

Communications Officer at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Leighton Beckles.

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

TAJ To Provide Services At Jamaica Diaspora Conference

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be providing a number of fast-track services to overseas nationals at the upcoming 6th Biennial Diaspora Conference. The event, scheduled for June 13 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, is expected to attract close to 2,000 participants. Communications Officer at the TAJ, Leighton Beckles, in an interview with JIS News...

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock, addresses the Vision 2030 Jamaica country assessment and national prioritisation workshop geared towards preparation of the medium-term socio-economic framework (MTF) for 2015-2018. The workshop was held on June 11, at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona.

11 years ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Collaboration Key In Ensuring Continued Progress Under Vision 2030 – Bullock

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock, says greater collaboration among all stakeholders is crucial in ensuring that the country continues to make progress towards achieving key targets in areas of national development under Vision 2030 Jamaica. He said all interests, including private sector, civil society and international development partners, must continue to participate in the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), confers the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) on the new Custos of St. Catherine, Rev. the Hon. Jeffrey McKenzie, at the installation ceremony, held at the Police Staff College, Twickenham Park, on June 11. The Custos is also Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town.

11 years ago Governor General

New Custos Installed in St. Catherine

Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church, in Spanish Town, Rev. the Hon. Jeffery McKenzie, has been installed as the new Custos Rotulorum of St. Catherine, effective April 1. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, on June 11. In...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), makes note of the ingredients of a drink produced by the Serge Island Dairies Limited. He was sampling the product while on a tour of the factory in St. Thomas on June 11. Others (from second left) are: President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Brian Pengelley; Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Ludlow Mathison; and Chief Executive Officer of Seprod Limited, Richard Pandohie. During the tour, the Minister officially commissioned into service equipment for which Seprod invested $350 million.

11 years ago Commerce

Industry Minister Commends SEPROD for $350 Million Investment

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the latest investment of $350 million by SEPROD Limited, will serve to enhance the performance of the local manufacturing industry and further boost the country’s economic development. “I welcome (this) investment…as it serves as a testament of local investment to facilitate economic growth,” the Minister said. Mr. Hylton was addressing...

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Simpson Miller Concludes Economic Cooperation Talks at EU-CELAC Summit

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Thursday (June 11) ended her participation in a two-day summit of Heads of State and Government of the 28-member European Union (EU) and the 33 countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).The EU is the leading foreign investor in the CELAC region and is its second largest trade partner. The...