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Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), signs a copy of the $1 billion contract for contstruction of an artificial groundwater recharge system at Innswood, St. Catherine, during a signing ceremony at the National Water Commission's (NWC) corporate offices in New Kingston on July 18. Looking on is Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones. The IDB is funding the project, being implemented by the NWC, which is expected to significantly improve the efficiency, quality, and sustainability of potable water supply sources serving the Kingston Metropolitan Area and St. Catherine.

$1B Groundwater System for Innswood, St. Catherine

The National Water Commission (NWC) will undertake development of a $1 billion artificial groundwater system at Innswood, St. Catherine. The system will better enable the NWC to protect and sustain potable water supply resources in the Kingston Metropolitan Area and St....

Immaculate Conception High School student, Kimberly Burnett (right), the 2013 Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) Top Female Student Achiever, is presented with her cash prize of $150,000 and a trophy by National Insurance Fund (NIF) Director, Audrey Deer-Williams, at the recently held PATH Top Achievers award ceremony in Kingston.

PATH Top Students Focused on Achieving Success

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, emphasizes a point while announcing the planned relocation of the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) and Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) Montego Bay offices, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, on July 18.

JTB, TPDCo Montego Bay Offices Being Relocated

Passport, Immigration, and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Customer Service Manager, Stephanie Gordon.

Stephanie Gordon – Dedicated to Excellence in Customer Service Delivery

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), is engaged in discussion with Chief Executive Officer and Director of National Safety Limited, Julian Templer, during the symbolic handing over ceremony for three new fire trucks, valued $133 million, to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) at the Portmore Fire Station in St. Catherine, on July 18.

Jamaica Fire Brigade Gets New Trucks Valued $133M

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Brian Wynter.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Dollar Strengthens Following BOJ Intervention

The Jamaican dollar has strengthened in value since the intervention in the foreign exchange market by the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ). The Central Bank’s Governor, Brian Wynter, says since the intervention on July 10, the rate of the dollar has appreciated and this continued over the following days. At the close of trade on Thursday, July 17, the Jamaican dollar...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, speaks with President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicole Madden Greig, at the recent launch of ‘Jamrock Summer 90 days-90 ways’ promotion, at the Sandals Royal Caribbean Hotel in Montego Bay.

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Optimistic About Summer Season

Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, is optimistic of a strong summer season, coming on the heels of a successful winter, where there was a two per cent increase in tourist arrivals. “We are doing well. We had a good winter season where we were up two per cent. Our bookings continue to be strong…this month (July) is looking very...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) is presented with a copy of the book, ‘The History of Calabar High School: 1912-2012’, by author and past student, Arnold Bertram (right), at the official launch of the publication at the Sagicor auditorium in New Kingston on July 17. In the background is Dr. Vin Lawrence, also a Calabar past student.

12 years ago Education

Every Child Has A Space In School – Minister Thwaites

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says Jamaica is extremely fortunate to have every child assured of a space in school from the early childhood to secondary level. “There are many countries of much greater wealth, who cannot boast that,” he stated. “In Jamaica, the heritage, which we celebrate …is that of access and the objective is to add equity...

Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Scean Barnswell, addresses the National Consultation on ‘Localizing the Post-2015 Development Agenda’ at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus on Wednesday, July 16.

12 years ago Vision 2030

Jamaica Ahead of Many Countries in Achieving MDGs

Jamaica has made steady progress in achieving several of the United Nations (UN) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and is faring better than many other countries in meeting the targets. This is according to Senior Research Fellow at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Michael Witter. He was speaking...

Director of Operations and Landfill at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Percival Stewart (at podium), addressing participants at a Westmoreland Town Hall Meeting, held on July 18 at the Frome Technical High School in Westmoreland. Others at the head table are: Regional Operations Manager, Eifert Daley (left) and Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the establishment of a waste transfer station in the parish.

12 years ago Local Government

$35 Million to Establish Waste Transfer Station in Westmoreland

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be spending $35 million to establish a Waste Transfer Station near Georges Plain, in Westmoreland. This was announced by Regional Operations Manager of the NSWMA, Eifert Daley, as he addressed a Westmoreland Town Hall Meeting on July 17, at the Frome Technical High School. The meeting was organized by the Westmoreland Parish...

Registrar of the Office of the Children’s Registry, Greig Smith addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

12 years ago Culture

OCR Issues Warning: Leaving Children Without Adult Supervision is a Crime

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) is urging parents and caregivers to ensure that adequate arrangements are in place for their children to have proper adult supervision at all times. The OCR also wishes to remind parents that the under the law a child is anyone under eighteen years old. The warning comes amidst reports of three children being...

The Most Honourable Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, Jamaica’s fourth, native-born Governor General. (FILE)

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

State Funeral for Sir Howard

By decision of the Cabinet, Former Governor General the Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, is to be accorded a State Funeral. The State Funeral will take place at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1 George Headley Drive, Kingston on Friday, 8th August 2014 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the National Heroes Park. State Funerals...