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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

Jamaica is expected to benefit significantly from the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) continued implementation of its Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET), over the next five years, at a cost of $1.4 billion (US$13 million). The 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.

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

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

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

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

Minister’s Press Release on Energy World International

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...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (3rd left), peruses material at the opening of a two-day Middle Managers Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (April 29) with (from left): Director of organizers, Make Your Mark Consultants, Evon Lloyd; Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd; Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) Internal Audit Executive, Tonya Grant; Jamaica Observer executive, Paul Allen; Pastor, Transformed Life hurch, Joan Fletcher; and HEART Trust/NTA Senior Director, Kevin Mullings. Mr. Kellier was guest speaker at the opening ceremony. The conference was held under the theme: ‘Middle Managers: The Heart and Hub of Enterprise’.

12 years ago Labour

Government Committed to Private Sector Partnerships – Labour Minister

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government remains committed to creating the environment that will accommodate private sector input in helping to secure sustained economic growth for Jamaica. This, he argues, will contribute to raising private sector confidence, resulting in more investments by stakeholders, as well as their engagement in research and development, and innovations, which...

Residents of Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester, and staff members of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) engage in an exciting game of tug-o-war on Saturday, April 26, during the annual sports day hosted by the JIS at the home, which the agency adopted in 2009. The JIS also makes annual visit to the home during the back- to-school and Christmas periods.

12 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Gets Overwhelming Support

The Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester welcomed with open arms the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team that made its way to the facility on Saturday, April 26, for a day of sports and fun with the boys. There was overwhelming support, as expressed on previous visits, with the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) - chartered bus scarcely able...

3. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), greets students of the Hydel Group of Schools who were participants in the debating competition of the Collegiate Forum of the Business of Sport International Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on April 30.

12 years ago Commerce

Sport Conference Opens with Collegiate Forum

Spirited debate from students of Kingston College, Wolmer’s Boys and the Hydel Group of Schools, marked the opening of the Collegiate Forum of the Business of Sport International Conference. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, who was the keynote speaker at the April 30 event, said the forum was an investment in the youth, the world’s greatest...