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Director of the Work Permit Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Ms. Lisa-Ann Grant, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Thank’ on June 18.

Processing of Work Permits for Foreigners to be Restructured

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has announced that effective Monday, June 23, it will restructure the processing of work permits for foreign nationals to protect the Jamaican labour force from a saturation of skills that are already...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, makes a point during a press briefing held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices on June 17 to release the results of the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

More Than 70% of GSAT Students Placed in Schools of Choice

Registered Nurse/Phlebotomist at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Sonjay Stewart prepares to take blood from Chairperson of the 115th Anniversary Planning Committee of the St. Hugh’s Past Students Association, Deanne Clarke. Occasion was the NBTS blood drive and wellness fair dubbed ‘Donorfest’ held June 14 at the Kiwanis Blood Collection Centre, at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew. St. Hugh’s was one of the sponsors of the event.

NBTS Blood Drive Successful

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, displays a graph showing building applications approved and received by the local authorities for the financial year 2013/14. The Minister was making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 17.

Parish Councils Deliver Record Number of Building Permits

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (standing), making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 17. Listening keenly (from left) are: Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan.

Government Identifying Alternative to Rivertion Landfill

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd left), observes as Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Financial Management Specialist in Jamaica, Graham Williams (left), signs one of five contracts to undertake infrastructure works projects, valued $501.6 million, at three of the island’s agro-parks over the next 12 months, during Tuesday’s (June 17) signing ceremony at the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew. The parks to benefit are located at New Forest/Duff House, Manchester; Yallahs, St. Thomas; and Spring Plain/Ebony Park, Clarendon. The projects are being carried out under the Ministry’s IDB-funded Agricultural Competitiveness Programme (ACP). Also participating are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry (right); and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Drip Irrigation Limited, Shalom Hodari, who is one of the project contractors.

12 years ago Agriculture

Jamaican Bananas Return To European Market

Local bananas have returned to the United Kingdom (UK), six years after exports to that, and other European markets ceased. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, says an initial shipment of 2,000 bananas was exported to the UK last week, while another order is being prepared to be sent to that country on Wednesday. The shipments will be Jamaica’s...

General Manager of the UDC, Desmond Malcolm addresses a JIS Think Tank session on Thursday, June 12.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

UDC Pursuing Private Sector Partnership for Projects

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is seeking private sector partnerships to take on a number of investment projects. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, General Manager of the UDC, Desmond Malcolm, said the projects include Long Bay Beach 1 and 2 in Negril, Westmoreland; and the northern car park in downtown Kingston. He also cited the Catherine Hall Entertainment...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan examines the winning entry in the age 15 to 19 category of the National Road Safety Council’s (NRSC) poster competition created by Mishawn Chin-See following the awards ceremony held recently, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. A total of 28 students out of 53 entries were recognised for their artistic work on road safety during this year’s competition, under the theme: ‘Pedestrian Safety-Our Responsibility’.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Wolmer’s Student Cops NRSC Poster Competition Again

For the second time, Mishawn Chin-See’s brilliant artistic design depicting road safety procedures emerged victorious in the 2014 National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Poster Competition. The Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls student copped first place in the age 15 to 19 category for her piece, conveying ingenious messages on road safety. Last year, Mishawn also edged out the other...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries , Hon. Roger Clarke (left); Mrs Janet Conie, General manager of the Banana Board and Mr Donovan Stanberry, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries discuss the resumption of banana exports to Britain at the Launch of the Ministry

12 years ago Agriculture

Jamaican Bananas Re-enter British Market

Jamaican bananas have re-entered the British market. The resumption comes some six years after the cessation of export to Britain following the devastating effects of several hurricanes on the sector and changes in the preferential agreement with the UK. The first shipment of the fruit, weighing 2,000 lbs. arrived in the UK last week Thursday, June 12, Minister of Agriculture...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Sir Patrick Allen (right), in discussion with the Deputy St. Elizabeth Parish Manager of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marvin Lawrence (left), at a recent RADA Open Day, staged in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

12 years ago AgricultureGovernor General

St. Elizabeth High on Food Production

St. Elizabeth continues to maintain its reputation as the bread basket parish of Jamaica and currently produces 22 per cent of the national domestic food needs, through fruits and vegetables, poultry, beef and tubers. Deputy Parish Manager of the St. Elizabeth branch of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marvin Lawrence, told JIS News that production by the farmers is...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), presents educator, Jennifer Hewitt, with her award for 40 years of devoted service to education. Miss Hewitt was among 40 outstanding educators who were honoured during a ceremony for the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to education, held on the lawns of Jamaica House, on June 12.

12 years ago EducationPrime Minister

Outstanding Teachers Honoured at Jamaica House

They act as caregivers, assume the roles of parents and counsellors, and provide other support as they mold many brilliant young minds, often employing unorthodox teaching methods. As unsung heroes of the classroom, they also sacrifice their time, funds and effort to ensure Jamaica’s children receive the best education. It is in recognition of their immense value and contributions that...

Deputy RADA Parish Manager in St. Elizabeth, Marvin Lawrence, speaking to JIS News about the agency’s water harvesting programme in the parish.

12 years ago Agriculture

RADA Assists Farmers to Take Advantage of Value-Added Market

The St. Elizabeth branch of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is assisting farmers to take advantage of the value-added market which is available in the parish and across the island, for agricultural products. Deputy Parish Manager, Marvin Lawrence, tells JIS News that RADA’s efforts have been receiving tremendous support from women in St. Elizabeth, who are now doing a...