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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers the keynote address during Wednesday’s (November 15) launch of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) Contractor and Consultant Performance Evaluation Programme at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Contractor and Consultant Performance Evaluation Programme Launched

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) has launched a Contractor and Consultant Performance Evaluation Programme (CPEP) that will regularise and standardise the assessment of the performance of individuals and entities who work on public-sector procurements and projects. Under the programme, procuring...

St. Elizabeth Health Dept. Launches Public Education Campaign to Combat Dengue

Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Annaliese Aiken Min.

SRC Offering Meat Processing for Holidays

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a recent sitting of the Senate.

Pilot Begins for Distribution of 3,000 Black Tanks to Promote Water Harvesting

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), is in discussion with Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (left), during a visit to the Douglas Castle community in St. Ann recently. Sharing in the discussion is Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre). Douglas Castle is among four communities in the parish slated to benefit under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP).

200 St. Ann Households to Get Electricity

2 years ago AgricultureScienceTechnology

Pig and Chicken Farmers Encouraged to Use Services of SRC to Expand Businesses

Chicken and pig farmers across Jamaica are being encouraged to consider using the services of the smoked meat facility at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) to expand their businesses. Acting Manager for the Process Development Division of the SRC, Annaliese Aiken Min, said now is the best time for farmers to invest in this area, with the holidays approaching. “This...

Principal Director (Acting) of the National Spatial Data Management Branch, Simone Lloyd, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

2 years ago Technology

Country Continues to Use Geospatial Technologies to Drive Development

As Jamaica and the rest of the world prepare to celebrate Geographic Information System (GIS) Day on November 15, the country continues to use geospatial technologies and information to drive development. Principal Director (Acting) at the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB), Simone Lloyd, told JIS News that for more than 30 years geospatial technologies and information have been used...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentInformationTechnology

Jamaica to Host First Trimble Day in the Caribbean

Jamaica will host Trimble Day in the Caribbean for the first time on Thursday (November 16) as part of activities to observe Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Week. Trimble is an international technology firm delivering solutions that enable companies and organisations to operate more efficiently and improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. Trimble Day, which will be held at the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Can Become the Caribbean’s Technology Hub – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says Jamaica can become the technology hub of the Caribbean. “It is not impossible, if we have the right leadership. I think just putting together a Ministry like this, with digital transformation and skills development, and...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Hon Daryl Vaz (right), displays a solar-powered lamp to Member of Parliament for St James Central and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke, during a tour of communities in St James that are to benefit under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), on November 10. Sharing the moment (from second left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

2 years ago Energy

Gov’t Piloting Solar Lamp Project

The Government has launched a pilot project to distribute solar-powered lamps to households islandwide that do not have access to electricity. The initiative, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, will see the distribution of 1,000 lamps across the 63 constituencies. This is intended to aid in reducing the risks associated with persons using alternative lighting...

Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (foreground) addressing Tuesday’s (November 14) sitting of the KSAMC. The meeting was held at the Corporation’s offices on Church Street, downtown Kingston. Listening is Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Crab Vendors at National Heroes Circle Now Certified Small Food Operators

Crab vendors at National Heroes Circle in Kingston have been trained and are now certified as small food operators ahead of the popular food spot’s reopening on November 23. The location was ordered closed by health officials in October over sanitary concerns. It has since been cleaned and sanitised. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC),...

Chief Technical Director, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) , Shereika Hemmings-Allison (left), and Principal Director, Melissa Haynes, speak during a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 14).

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Applications for Jamaica House Fellowship Programme Open on November 15

Applications for the third cohort of the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme (JHFP) open on Wednesday, November 15. The programme, which is spearheaded by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and was piloted in 2016, provides an opportunity for exceptional and highly motivated Jamaicans to work on, support and implement high-priority initiatives in the public sector. Successful applicants will be...