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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), signs Exchange Notes for ¥100 million ($96 million) in grant aid from the Government of Japan, during a ceremony held at the Finance Ministry in Kingston on February 26. Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, his Excellency, Yasuo Takase, also signed.

Japan Provides $96 Million Grant for Disaster Recovery Equipment

The country will now be better able to respond to and recover from natural and man-made disasters through a provision of $96 million (¥100 million) in grant funding from the Government of Japan, for the purchase of medical supplies and...

Director of the Culture in Education Programme at the Ministry of Education, Amina Blackwood Meeks (second left), along with students of the Norman Manley High school, Kevannie Goldson (left), and Demilto Hall (third left), view a display mounted by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), during Jamaica Day 2015 celebrations at the Maxfield Avenue institution on February 27. Looking on is: Manager, Special Projects, JIS, Andrine Davidson.

Cultural Extravagance to Mark Jamaica Day

BoJ Governor, Brian Wynter, speaking at the BoJ’s quarterly media briefing at the institution’s offices in downtown Kingston on Thursday, February 26.

BOJ Forecasts Inflation at 5.5 to 7.5 Per Cent for 2015

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller shares a moment with former Prime Minister PJ Patterson.

Unleash the Talents for Economic Development within CARICOM – PM

Students of the Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon perform a cultural item on the newly asphalted grounds of the school, which was undertaken through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP).

No More Dust Nuisance at Mineral Heights Primary

Administration Officer at the Traffic and Highway Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent Gary McKenzie.

11 years ago Transport

Traffic Division and Community Safety Branch Collaborate on Road Safety

The Traffic and Highway Division has partnered with the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) to undertake road safety messages in schools and communities. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Gary McKenzie, told JIS News that the objective is to reduce road fatalities. He noted that the CSSB, which has a wide audience at the community level, through neighbourhood watches and...

Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley (seated centre); Executive Director of GSW Animation, Wayne Sinclair (seated left);and Director of GSW Animation, Favel Williams (seated right); sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of animation skills, at a function held on February 24 at the HEART Trust/NTA’s Oxford Road office in Kingston. Looking on in the background (from left) are: Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Donald Foster; Director of Business Development and Workforce Solutions at the HEART Trust NTA, Mark Wallen; Senior Director, Workforce Development and Employment, Denworth Finnikin; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards.

11 years ago HousingTransport

HEART/NTA Signs MoUs to Boost Skills and Employment of Jamaicans

The national training and certification agency, the HEART Trust/NTA, has partnered with three key entities to boost the skills and productive capacity of thousands of Jamaicans. The agency, on Wednesday (February 25), signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with GSW Animation Limited, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Transport Authority. The signing of the agreements, at the HEART Trust/NTA’s Oxford Road...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

11 years ago Governor General

Churches Urged to Work Together to Fix Jamaica’s Problems

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on churches to put aside doctrinal differences and unite to help resolve the various challenges facing the country. “I believe that it is high time that we stop being so divided by doctrinal differences that we cannot work together for the good of Jamaica … we must see ourselves...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left) , enjoys a light moment with Chairman, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda (centre); and Executive Director (Acting)/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Ballamy. Occasion was the National Competiveness Council’s 5th annual business environment reform roundtable at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston today (Feb. 26). The roundtable meeting was aimed at promoting collaboration between the private and public sectors to improve the ease of doing business in Jamaica.

11 years ago CommerceCommunity

Govt Remains Committed to Strengthening Business Climate

The Government remains committed to strengthening the country’s business environment, through the introduction of key reforms that will facilitate greater investment opportunities and put the country on a path to sustained economic growth. This was stated by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, during the National Competiveness Council 5th annual business environment reform roundtable on February 26,...

Occupational Safety and Health Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Robert Chung, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank.

11 years ago Labour

Addressing HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Key to National Development

Addressing the negative impact of HIV and AIDS on the workforce continues to be among the top focus areas for the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. OSH Director within the Ministry, Robert Chung, in an interview with JIS News, said the stigma and discrimination associated with the virus, has, over the...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, and Member of Parliament for South St Andrew, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (right), greets veteran broadcaster and lecturer, Fae Ellington (2nd right), at the launch of the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) in , Rema, St. Andrew on February 24. Also pictured (from left) are: Sergeant Sarah Webster; and Inspector Rohan Ritchie, of the Trench Town Police Station. The $42 million project is being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) through a loan from the World Bank. It is expected to benefit over 80,000 residents in 18 communities across six parishes.

11 years ago Works / Construction

JSIF Urges Full Participation in Integrated Community Development Project

Residents of Rema in South St. Andrew are being urged to participate in activities under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP), which will be implemented in the community. General Manager for Project Management at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Loy Malcolm, said it is only through full involvement at every stage of the process, that the residents will truly...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (foreground), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Gravel Lane road, in North West Clarendon, on February 25. Others are: Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Scean Barnswell (3rd left); Councillor for the Thompson Town Division, Kevin Shirley (right); Pastor of the Peckham New Testament Church of God, Samantha Nicholson (2nd left), and residents from the area.

11 years ago CommunityWorks / Construction

Roads Rehabilitated in North West Clarendon

Residents in the communities of Gravel Lane and Wisbeach in North West Clarendon, now have access to improved roadways, done under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) at a cost of $13.5 million. Several residents of both communities have expressed delight at the rehabilitated roads, noting that production of agricultural produce will now move with ease out of the communities....