Students at the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann, are being encouraged to make the best use of their high school life, as there might not be a second chance. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, told the students they must be aware of the sacrifices that have been made by generations of Jamaicans in order to allow them...

Ground was broken on November 13, for the construction of a $22.9 million auditorium at the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who spoke at the ceremony, told the staff and students that the event was a special occasion. “It’s all for you…We want to see you have the best possible facilities for...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is calling on all state agencies to facilitate the development of innovators as the Government increases its focus on science and technology for economic development. “Some agencies have become too focused on their role as regulators to the detriment of their responsibility as facilitators,” Mrs. Simpson Miller said. She was speaking at...

The Ministry of Health is encouraging persons who have been diagnosed with diabetes, to get screened for depression as well. In an interview with JIS News, Acting Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, explained that studies have shown that depression is high in persons who have diabetes. According to Dr. Davidson-Sadler,...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says there are numerous emerging opportunities available within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector for young entrepreneurs. Mr. Paulwell, who was addressing a seminar held as part of activities for National Entrepreneurship Week, at Neil’s Auditorium in Mandeville on November 12, said the online market presents a unique opportunity for...

President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant, has lauded the performance of Public Sector workers, who continue to give excellent service, despite the changing economic environment. “I think that as a Public Service, we have done quite well with what we have been given to work with,” Mr. Grant told reporters at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on...

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) says it will ensure that Jamaicans benefit, if oil results from the recently announced gas and oil exploration project. The exercise, which commenced on November 1, is being facilitated under a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) signed by the PCJ, and Tullow Jamaica Limited. An exploration licence has been issued to the firm, which has...