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Modernisation Specialist, Office of the Cabinet, Michele Gordon-Somers, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

Gov’t Rolling Out National Customer Service Scorecard

The Government is in the process of implementing a National Customer Service Scorecard, a new initiative to assess the performance of public sector organisations. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Modernisation Specialist in the Office of the...

Sections of the Riverton Disposal Site being covered with soil transported from a nearby Quarry, on Monday (March 16).

Commissioner says Fire Will be Extinguished by Weekend

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), gives an update on the postponement of the Grade Six Achievement Test during a press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Monday, March 16. Listening (from left) are: Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis; Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

GSAT Exam Rescheduled for March 26 and 27

A Section of the Duhaney River where water is pumped to fight the fire at the Riverton Disposal Site

More Areas to be Covered Today at Riverton Disposal Site

ODPEM Issues Warning for Portmore Residents

The Retirement landfill in St. James where a small fire was extinguished last night.

11 years ago Local Government

Small Fire Extinguished At Retirement Landfill

A small fire which broke out at the Retirement Landfill site in St. James on Sunday, March 15, was quickly extinguished. Giving an update on the matter, Superintendent in Charge of the St. James Fire Department, Mr. Dolphin Doeman, told JIS News that the fire, which reportedly started just after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, was quickly extinguished by one unit...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), addresses journalists at a press conference held on March 12 at the Hope Gardens offices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, to provide details about new developments under the praedial larceny prevention programme. Looking on is Agriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Gov’t Allocates $7 Million to Fight Farm Theft

The Government has injected $7 million into the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries as it moves to intensify efforts to address agricultural theft. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said the money has been used to employ additional staff to bolster the work of the unit, which includes the services of two members of the...

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterRiverton Landfill

Smoke Conditions Improve at Riverton Landfill

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising that there has been gradual improvement in smoke conditions at the Riverton City Landfill, as the Jamaica Fire Brigade continues to apply cover material to contain the fire. The situation is expected to continue to improve. The ODPEM wishes to advise that while unauthorised persons have been restricted from...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

National Security Minister Condemns Killing of Policeman

The Minister of National Security Peter Bunting has expressed sadness at the brutal killing over the weekend of Constable Collin Raynor of the Linstead Police Station, who was shot by gunmen while in Hartlands, St. Catherine with his brother. Minister Bunting has also expressed condolences to the family and friends of the slain policeman while calling on Jamaicans who can...

State Minister for Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry (2nd left), are engaged in conversation with Public Information Director in the Division of Plant Industry of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Denise Feiber (2nd right), during the recent re-launch of the ‘Don’t pack A Pest’ campaign, at Donald Quarrie High School, Harbour View, St. Andrew . With them are Outreach and Risk Communications Coordinator in the United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection and Quarantine, Heather Curlett (3rd left); and Senior Director of Kingston Operations, Jamaica Customs Agency, Selina Clarke Graham.

11 years ago Agriculture

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Re-Launches ‘Don’t Pack A Pest’ Campaign

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has re-launched the ‘Don’t Pack a Pest’ campaign, as part of efforts to prevent possible introduction of pests and diseases to Jamaica which could potentially harm the country’s agricultural sector and natural resources. This engagement aims to heighten public awareness about the items that are prohibited for cross border travel. The Ministry is collaborating...

State Minister for Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (right); and Vice President, Operations and Customer Relations, Montego Bay Free Zone Company Limited, Gloria Henry (centre), are engaged in conversation by Digicel Jamaica’s Chief Executive Officer, Barry O’Brien, during the recent two-day Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

11 years ago Commerce

Government Commended for Creating Friendlier Investment Environment

The Government has been commended by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digicel Jamaica, Barry O’Brien, for undertaking activities, such as implementation of the Omnibus Tax Legislation, which he says have been pivotal in creating a friendlier investment and business environment. These engagements, he notes, have enabled Jamaica to attract and retain significant Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), with the country recording...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (2nd right), points out something in a publication on logistics, while engaging in light conversation with (from left); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kingston Wharves Limited, Grantley Stephenson; President and CEO of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; and Chairman of the Special Economic Zone Policy Steering Committee, Patricia Francis. Occasion was yesterday’s (March 12) session of the Jamaica Investment Forum held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

11 years ago Commerce

Gov’t to Push Through Int’l Financial Services Legislation – Minister Hylton

Investment, Industry and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government will be moving quickly to pass critical pieces of legislation to facilitate the launch of the International Financial Services Centre. The Minister, who was addressing a March 12 session of the Jamaica Investment Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, said he is pushing to have...