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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change (MWLECC) Hon. Robert Pickersgill cautions Jamaicans against the misuse of the water resources as he addresses the final public consultation on the draft Water Sector Policy and Implementation Plan on April 30, at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston.

Water Minister Warns Against Misuse of Resources

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, is cautioning Jamaicans against misuse of the island’s water resources, and to begin adopting alternative harvesting and storing strategies. He made the call at the final public consultation on...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)

Tight Budget is Necessary – Senator Golding

Fitch Ratings today revised the outlook for Jamaica from “Stable” to “Positive".

Jamaica Hits Fiscal Target, Sustained Effort a Challenge

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is presented with a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by United States Agency for International Development USAID) Mission Director in Jamaica, Denise Herbol, that will facilitate implementation of phase two of USAID’s Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET II) in Jamaica, in partnership with the Government, over the next five years, at a cost of $1.4 billion (US$13 million). The signing and presentation took place at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), New Kingston, on Friday (May 2).

Gov’t and USAID Sign $1.4 Billion MOU for Citizens’ Security Project

Minister of Information, Senator, the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), in discussion with Director of the Caribbean Institute for Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Professor Hopeton Dunn, at a UNESCO seminar, held on Friday (May 2) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in Kingston, to mark World Press Freedom Day.

Country’s Achievements in Press Freedom Highlighted

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Senator Falconer’s Message to the UNESCO Seminar on Press Freedom

I am honoured to have been invited to participate in this regional forum on the eve of World Press Freedom Day. I join in welcoming everyone and extend a special welcome to our Caribbean brothers and sisters and other overseas guests. I hope that in between the enriching dialogue, you will get a chance to see a bit...

Newly-sworn former ISCF members for St. Thomas which has completed the merger.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

National Security Minister to discuss remaining ISCF/JCF merger concerns with SCFA members

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, issued an invitation to the members of the Special Constabulary Force Association (SCFA) to meet with him to discuss remaining concerns that they may have about the Government’s decision to incorporate the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) into the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Minister’s invitation has come in the wake of a...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

12 years ago Technology

Minister’s Press Release on Energy World International

The Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining (Minister) is aware of the intense public interest and debate surrounding the grant of a licence to Energy World International (EWI) for the 381 MW Project. Given the importance of this Project to national development, the Minister wishes to bring clarity to this matter. Procurement Process The legislative framework provides that...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); along with State Minister, Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd left); North East St. Ann Member of Parliament, Shahine Robinson; and National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson, share a light moment, following the groundbreaking exercise for construction of the $39 million Exchange Health Centre in St. Ann, on May 2.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

$39M Health Centre for Exchange, St. Ann

Residents of Exchange in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, are to benefit from a health centre to be constructed by the Ministry of Health at a cost of $39 million. The project is being jointly financed by the National Health Fund (NHF) and Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund, and will provide beneficiaries with access to maternal and child,...

12 years ago Transport

Transport Authority Warns of Risks Linked with Illegal Public Passenger Vehicles

The Transport Authority (TA) is warning of possible risks which commuters could encounter if they travel in illegal public passenger vehicles, and urge persons to only use units that have been specifically licensed for this purpose, in order to ensure their safety. Communications and Customer Services Manager at the TA, Petra-Kene Williams, who spoke with JIS News, highlighted some of...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), presents a trophy to the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2013, Krystal Tomlinson, at the coronation ceremony, held last year at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, in Kingston.

12 years ago Culture

JCDC Festival Queen Competition Kicks Off Saturday

Plans are in high gear for the parish coronations of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Miss Festival Queen Competition, which is this year being held under the theme, ‘Jamaican Women…Shaping our Culture and our Nation.’ Winners in the 13 parish competitions, who are crowned Parish Queens will compete at the national show scheduled for Saturday, July 19 at the...

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (right) enjoys a conversation with Director of Safety and Security in Schools at the Ministry of Education, Sergeant Coleridge Minto. The ODPEM today (May 1) officially launched its Hurricane Preparedness Month under the theme ‘Disasters are a reality, make preparedness your responsibility’. This is being done as part of efforts to heighten the country’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Launches Hurricane Preparedness Month

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) on May 1 officially launched its Hurricane Preparedness Month under the theme ‘Disasters are a reality, make preparedness your responsibility’. This is being done as part of efforts to heighten the country’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. Focus will be...