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Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison, highlights major programmes being undertaken by the entity, during a JIS Think Tank on June 2. Looking on is Director of Projects at TEF, Christopher Miller.

TEF Enhancing Tourism Through National Rest Stop Programme

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is continuing its effort to improve the tourism product and enhance the visitor experience, with the implementation of the National Rest Stop Programme. This is an islandwide initiative, aimed at increasing the number of places...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left); Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), and Chairman of LASCO Jamaica Limited Affiliated Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin (centre), having a few words with Grade 5 students of Allman Town Primary School, Daniel Campbell (2nd right) and Jo-nathan Smith (2nd left), at the Third Annual LASCO Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, held on June 3 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Education Minister Commends Teachers

Communication Network of Emergency Agencies to be Strengthened

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), converses with Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) President, Leonard Green (right), during Wednesday’s (June 3) launch of the JGRA’s 2015 Road Safety Month of activities at Angels Plaza, St. Catherine. The activities are being observed during June under the theme: ‘Road Safety for Life’.

NRSC to Discuss Campaign to Reduce Road Crashes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (at podium), emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address at Wednesday’s (June 3) launch of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association’s (JGRA) 2015 Road Safety Month of activities at Angels Plaza, St. Catherine. The activities are being observed during June under the theme: ‘Road Safety for Life’. Seated is Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who delivered brief remarks at the ceremony.

Gov’t Implementing Road Safety Measures

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (3rd right), accepts a signed copy of the grant agreement for the rehabilitation of the Riverton City landfill access road, from Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Cecilia Jaber (2nd left). Occasion was the signing of the agreement today (June 3), at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston. Sharing the moment are: Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (2nd right); Member of Parliament for Western St. Andrew where the Riverton landfill is located, Hon. Anthony Hylton (4th right); and State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (in back).

11 years ago Local Government

Mexico Provides US$1.8 Million Grant to Rehabilitate Riverton City Access Road

The Government of Jamaica has received a US$1.8 million grant from Mexico to rehabilitate the access road leading to the Riverton City landfill in St. Andrew. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, and Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Cecilia Jaber, signed the grant agreement on June 3, at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston....

Director, Diaspora and Consular Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sharon Saunders (right), addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held today (June 3) at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Looking on is Executive Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying.

11 years ago Foreign Affairs

Preparations for Diaspora Conference Advanced

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is reporting that preparations are far advanced for the June 13 to 18 Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Director for Diaspora and Consular Affairs in the Ministry, Ambassador Sharon Saunders, said that persons are registering online for the conference via the website www.jamaicandiaspora.gov.jm. She informed that the organisers have set an attendance target of...

Minister of State, Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson.

11 years ago Technology

CEO Being Recruited For Start Up Jamaica

The Government is in the process of recruiting a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the operation of Start Up Jamaica. Minister of State for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, who made the disclosure to JIS News, informed that applicants are currently being shortlisted and it is hope that the successful candidate will be named by the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) is greeted by Chief Financial Management Officer, World Bank, Jennifer Thomson (right), when she arrived at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 2) to participate in the opening ceremony for the International Conference on Strengthening Legislative Oversight for Fostering Accountability and Sustainable Growth. Looking on is Speaker of the House of Representatives, Michael Peart.

11 years ago Prime Minister

Gov’t Strengthening Accountability and Transparency – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Administration continues to strengthen its governance structure to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. Addressing the opening ceremony for the International Conference on Strengthening Legislative Oversight for Fostering Accountability and Sustainable Growth at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 2), Mrs....

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting. (FILE)

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Adequate Security Measures In Place – Minister Bunting

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is assuring the nation that contingency measures have been put in place to mitigate the impact of the protest action taken by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Mr. Bunting informed that Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel have been called out to support the police. "We will strengthen these contingencies even as...

11 years ago Tourism

TEF Upgrading 14 Beaches At A Cost Of $250 Million

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be financing the development of some 14 beaches across the island as part of its National Beach Development Programme. Valued at an estimated $250 million, the project is aimed at equipping public beaches with recreational facilities for the enjoyment of locals and visitors to the island. “This programme will involve the upgrading and upkeep...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (3rd right), cuts the ribbon to commission into service a $162 million simulator centre and alternative energy system, at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in Kingston today (June 2). Others sharing the moment (from left) are: Director at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Mark Broomfield; Chief Executive Officer of Future Energy Corporation, Sherife Abdel Messih; Executive Director of CMI, Dr. Fritz Pinnock; Chairman of USF, Bishop Dr. Wellesley Blair; and Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Hugh Cross.

11 years ago Technology

CMI Unveils State-Of-The-Art Simulators and Solar Energy System

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) today (June 2) officially unveiled an upgraded suite of simulators and an alternative energy system to facilitate training at the institution. The project was undertaken at a cost of $162 million, with $135 million provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF). It includes special simulators, 60 computers, communication infrastructure and a 125-kilowatt solar energy system....