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Principal at the G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport, Dr. Joyce Graham-Royal.

GC Foster Offers Short Courses for Community Members

The GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport is impacting the lives of residents of nearby communities, through several specially designed short courses. Principal of the St. Catherine-based institution, Dr. Joyce Graham-Royal, told JIS News that the classes are...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), is in light discussion with Member of Parliament for North West St. James, Dr. Horace Chang (centre), at a banquet to mark the 30th anniversary of the Montego Bay Freezone, held on June 6, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Sharing the moment is Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding.

Montego Bay Free Zone an Investment Magnet – Hylton

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the 54th Annual General Meeting and Convention of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa, in Montego Bay, on June 6. Minister McNeill told members of the JHTA that there is no room for unregistered and unlicensed operators in the industry.

Ministry to Clamp Down On Delinquent Persons in Tourism Sector

Staff members of the Airport Authority of Jamaica/Norman Manley International Airport (AAJ/NMIA) participate in the construction of a walkway at the Donald Quarrie High School. The walkway spans approximately 120 feet from the main entrance to the school.

Walkway Completed at Donald Quarrie High School By AAJ/NMIA

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (2nd left), presents a trophy to Yoni Epstein, Chief Executive Officer of itelBPO Solutions, in recognition of the company showing the highest percentage growth in employment over the years, at a banquet held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on June 6, to mark the 30th anniversary of the Montego Bay Freezone. Others (from left) are: Chairman of the Montego Bay Freezone, Clive Fagan and Senior Vice President at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Beverly Williamson.

Prime Minister Commends Workers in Montego Bay Freezone

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

11 years ago Education

Ministry To Increase Transfer of GSAT Students Due to Distance

The Ministry of Education is cognisant of the many challenges facing parents whose children have to attend schools that are far from where they live. Among the concerns are the availability and cost of transportation as well as the cost of lunch. These factors sometimes limit children’s attendance to three days per week. Schools also have been concerned about how...

Manager of Communications and Research at the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jana Bent, outlines measures undertaken to increase public awareness of the amendments to the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Act. Ms. Bent was speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday, June 4.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gaming Industry Summit on June 18

More than 400 persons are expected to attend the 2nd Annual Gaming Industry Summit, scheduled for Thursday, June 18, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in Kingston. The summit, organized by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), will bring together local and international industry experts as well as key stakeholders from the gaming machine, betting, casino, sports betting, horse racing...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr Wykeham McNeill (at podium), delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s (JHTA) 54th Annual General Meeting and Convention, at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa, in Montego Bay, on Saturday, June 6. Seated is JHTA Executive Director, Camille Needham.

11 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Records Five Per Cent Increase in 2014/15 Winter Tourist Arrivals

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says Jamaica recorded a five per cent increase in overall visitor arrivals for the 2014/15 Winter Tourist Season, over the corresponding period, last year. Speaking at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s (JHTA) 54th annual general meeting and convention, at Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, on Saturday, June...

Minister without Portfolio (Housing), Ministry of Transport, Works, and Housing, Hon. Dr Morais Guy (right), was among the many persons sharing the joy of proud new homeowner, Christine Jenkins (left), of Braco, North Trelawny, after presenting her with the keys to her house during the handing over ceremony in the community, on June 4. Ms. Jenkins was one of five beneficiaries of homes in the community, under the Ministry Transport, Works, and Housing/Food for the Poor Collaborative Housing Project. Also sharing the moment are: Executive Director, Food for the Poor, David Mair (2nd left); Project Director, Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP), Carolyn Gardner (centre); and Attorney General and North Trelawny Member of Parliament, Hon. Patrick Atkinson.

11 years ago Housing

Residents of Braco, Trelawny Get New Houses

Up to one month ago, Christine Jenkins, of Braco in North Trelawny, and her five children lived outdoors - on sidewalks, under trees, in old derelict motor vehicles and buildings, just about anywhere they got the chance to lay their heads at nights. But, the prolonged feeling of desperation and despair consequently besetting the family, has dissipated into hope and...

Government Senator, Lambert Brown, emphasizing a point during his presentation in the Senate, on Friday, June 5.

11 years ago Parliament

Guilty Plea in Court Cases Urged Where Offences Have Been Committed

Government Senator, Lambert Brown, is urging persons appearing in court for offences, to plead guilty, if they committed the acts for which they were cited. This, he says, is to avoid unnecessary hearings, and enable the courts to deal with other cases. He underscored these points during his contribution to the debate on the Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Act, 2015,...

Agriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), receives a warm welcome to the compound of the Donald Sangster International Airport from Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Anthony Alicastro, as he arrives for a ceremony to mark the closing of an Information Fair at the end of Plant Quarantine Week at the Agricultural Export Complex at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on June 5.

11 years ago Agriculture

Work of Plant Quarantine and Produce Inspection Branch Hailed

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has hailed the work being done by the Plant Quarantine and Produce Inspection branch of the Ministry, in helping to protect the country’s agricultural environment. Addressing the closing ceremony for an Information Fair to mark the end of Plant Quarantine Week, at the Agricultural Export Complex at the Donald Sangster International...

Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe (left), converses with Head of the Procurement and Asset Policy Unit in the Ministry, Cecile Maragh, during a breakfast meeting with permanent secretaries and heads of entities, to outline the benefits of the public procurement reform process, held today (June 5), at the Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston. At centre is Commissioner of Lands, National Land Agency (NLA), Elizabeth Stair.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Pilot Of E-Government Procurement System Begins July

The Government will begin testing its electronic procurement system next month in order to iron out any kinks ahead of full implementation next year. Funded jointly by the Government and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the project is intended to strengthen the efficiency and quality of Jamaica’s public procurement process. This, through development of an electronic system for government procuring...