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Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris, says the time has come for Jamaica to be rid of the “informer fi dead culture”.

Jamaicans Must Become Crime Informers

Mayor of Montego Bay, Glendon Harris, is calling for Jamaicans to become “informers” in the fight against crime. He said Jamaica is being held ransom by what he calls “modern day black heart men,” who drive fear into its citizens...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addressing an information and communication technology (ICT) seminar, held at the University of Technology (UTech) on December 2. The seminar was held under the theme: ‘Regulating the ICT industry and its effects on growth and development’.

Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Implement Number Portability By May 31, 2015

The eight citizens of St. James who were honoured by the parish’s Lay Magistrates’ Association recently, with President of the Association Claudette Bryan (4th left), after they received their awards. From left are: Dr. Dean Weatherly (sports), Dave Allen (community service), Prudence Scarlett (health), Marvell Chambers (agriculture), Yvonne Gordon (education), Rev. Everton Jackson (religion), Dr. Norma Taylor (tourism) and Clinton Pickering (journalism).

Residents of St. James Honoured By Lay Magistrates’ Association

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickergill addresses the commissioning into service of the Barneyside Water Supply Tank in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28).

Minister Pickersgill Again Appeals for Jamaicans to Protect Water Sources

Finance Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left) with President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel shortly after the IDB head arrived in Jamaica in January 2013.

IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno Visits Jamaica

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), makes a point to Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd left), as they view plans for the expansion of the Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny. Occasion was a tour of the property on November 28. Others (from left) are: Hotel Manager at Royalton White Sands, Alex Arias; Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO), Devon Hickey; Sales Director at the resort, Kerry-Ann Casserly; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Clyde Harrison.

11 years ago Tourism

Hotel Projects to Create Jobs for Thousands of Jamaicans

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. Hon. Wykeham NcNeill; and Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, are hailing the significant investments in tourism on the north coast which, they estimate, will provide jobs for thousands of Jamaicans, while expanding the industry. The Ministers were speaking to JIS News on Friday (November 28) after an extensive tour of four...

11 years ago Local Government

Tessanne Chin and Anita Antoinette for KSAC Tree Lighting Ceremony

“It’s Christmas, Give a Little Love” is the theme for this year’s annual tree lighting ceremony by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). The annual lighting ceremony and concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, at the recently renovated St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston. The event will begin with the usual civic ceremony followed by...

General Manager of the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Clifton Reader (left), explains to Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd right) and Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (3rd right), the concept of the resort, which is now being refurbished. The Ministers were on a tour of the property on Friday November 28. Also on the tour were: Dr. Paul Robertson (right), of the Port Authority of Jamaica, (PAJ); Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO), Devon Hickey (2nd left) and the Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison.

11 years ago Tourism

Moon Palace Jamaica Grande to Open January 15

Plans are in place for the January 15, 2015 opening of the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, which is being refurbished at a cost of US$150 million. This was disclosed by the General Manager of the resort, Clifton Reader, during a tour of the property on November 28, by Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill and...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the National Church Service launching Disability Awareness Week, held at the Calvary Baptist Church, in Montego Bay, on November 30. Mr. Kellier also delivered the Prime Minister’s message.

11 years ago Labour

JCPD to Get Board of Management

A Board of Management is to be appointed for the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), to give oversight to its operation, under a provision of the new Disabilities Act of 2014. In addition to funding from the public purse, the JCPD will also be able to receive contributions from outside sources as provided in the law, which will...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier (left), greets Danielle Clarke, member of the Cornwall Combined Disabilities Association, at the National Church Service launching Disability Awareness Week at Calvary Baptist Church, Montego Bay on November 30. Other members are (from left) Andrew East and Lorenzo McCleggan.

11 years ago Labour

Disabilities Act to Address Social Injustice – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the passage of the Disabilities Act 2014, is a milestone legislation and a necessary step in the right direction in addressing the social injustice faced by persons living with disabilities. “One of the remaining aspects of social injustice, which is perhaps not as published as it ought to, is our collective failure...

National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President for Potable Water Systems Operation and Maintenance, Mark Blair, has announced that the Commission will be launching operations in Cornwall Mountain and adjacent communities in Westmoreland, to regularize their accounts. He was speaking at the commissioning of the Barneyside water tank in Cornwall Mountain on November 28.

11 years ago CommunityEnvironment

NWC to Regularise Customers in Westmoreland Communities

The National Water Commission (NWC) is to start a massive operation in Cornwall Mountain and surrounding communities in Westmoreland, to regularize the accounts and recover monies owing by residents, who are now benefitting from the newly commissioned Barneyside water system. Speaking at a ceremony marking the commissioning of the refurbished system, on November 28, Vice President at the NWC with...

President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, Mr. Roy Baker, stands at the entrance to his farm in St. Catherine. Egg farmers are expected to produce 130 million eggs in 2014.

11 years ago Agriculture

Local Egg Industry on Growth Path

The local egg industry has been making significant strides within the agricultural sector. With just over 2,000 small and 100 large farmers spread across the island, the industry is projected to produce over 130 million eggs for 2014. This is more than what was produced in 2013. President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association (JEFA), Roy Baker, attributes the improved...