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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Julian Robinson congratulates worker, Jamalco, Colin Smith who served the company for 40 years. Twenty one employees who have served Jamalco for 10-40 years were honoured at a function held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday, March 13.

Government Finalising Waste to Energy Policy

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Julian Robinson says the Government is in the process of finalising its waste to energy policy. Mr. Robinson said the development of the policy involved stakeholders from...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), shares a light moment with immediate past Principal of the Mandeville Primary and Junior High School, Byron Farquharson (left), and his wife, Joan Farquharson, at an appreciation function for Mr. Farquharson, held yesterday (March 13) at the Kendal Conference Centre, in Manchester.

New High School to be Opened in Mandeville

Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

Tourism Linkages Hub Reaping Success

Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Freundel Stuart, responds to questions posed by journalists at a press conference convened following the conclusion of the 25th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which took place at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines earlier this week. The Inter-sessional meeting, which officially opened on Monday (March 10) ended on Tuesday (March 11). The three-day event kicked off with the 8th meeting of the Prime Ministerial sub-committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on Sunday (March 9).

Barbados will comply with Ruling of CCJ – PM

Students of the Duhuaney Park Primary School visit one of the many exhibits at the National Mathematics Expo, held at the University of the West Indies, Old Library on March 13.

Hundreds of Students Attend Mathematics EXPO

High Commissioner Aloun N’dombet Assamba (right), and guests view some of the profiles of the five women honoured by the Jamaican High Commission to mark International Women’s Day.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

High Commission pays Tribute to five Jamaican Women

The Jamaican High Commission has paid special tribute to five pioneering Jamaican women, in keeping with the theme of this year’s international Women’s Day – ‘Inspiring Change’. High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun N’dombet Assamba, said the theme encourages advocacy for women’s advancement everywhere. “It is in keeping with this theme that the Jamaican High Commission has sought to highlight five...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, emphasises the importance of climate change during an interview with JIS News. Mrs. Simpson Miller. She was speaking on some of the key issues coming out of the just concluded 25th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which was held at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Prime Minister led a Jamaican delegation to the conference, which officially opened on Monday (March 10) and wrapped up on Tuesday (March 11). Mrs. Simpson Miller returned to the island today (March 12).

12 years ago Prime Minister

PM Upbeat about Deliberations at CARICOM Conference

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed satisfaction with the increased focus that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has placed on the issue of climate change, which is critical for the future sustainability of the region. She said climate change, which has been gaining prominence globally, is of great significance for small island states, especially in light of...

Minister Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), engages eager students at the Emmanuel Christian Academy, in St. Andrew, today (March 12). The Minister was invited to the school to make a special address to students who are preparing to sit the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) on March 20 and 21. Rev. Thwaites also answered questions posed to by students, as well as toured the facility, opened a computer laboratory which was refurbished by the Parent Teachers Association (PTA).

12 years ago Education

Minister Thwaites encourages GSAT Students

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has lauded the work of the Emmanuel Christian Academy, for its preparation of students for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). The Minister visited the institution on Olivier Road, in North Central St. Andrew today Wednesday (March 12), to make a special address to students who will sit the GSAT on March 20...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (at podium), addressing the presentation ceremony for the Ministry’s Logistics Hub Essay Competition, at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro), in New Kingston, on Wednesday (March 12).

12 years ago Commerce

Road Shows on Logistics Hub Initiative

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will shortly announce details of an islandwide series of road shows on the Logistics Hub Initiative that will involve several of its agencies. This was announced today (March 12), by portfolio Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, at a function to announce and present awards to winners in the Ministry’s inaugural logistics hub essay competition, ...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), presents Nadine Robertson with a certificate for participating in a farming initiative training session, put on by the Manchester Dispute Resolution and Violence Prevention Association (MDRVPA). Looking on is Chairman of the Association, Pastor Michael Harvey. The farming initiative was launched by the Association on February 28.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Farming Initiative Launched in Manchester to Reduce Domestic Violence

The Manchester Dispute Resolution and Violence Prevention Association (MDRVPA), has launched a farming initiative, aimed at providing meaningful employment, which it hopes will lead to a reduction in the cases of domestic violence in the parish. Figures provided by the Manchester Police Division indicate that in 2013 there were 2,000 cases of domestic issues reported in the parish. The communities...

National Mathematics Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Tamika Benjamin addresses JIS Think Tank session, on March 11. Dr. Benjamin was giving an update on the up-coming Mathematics Exposition scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at the University of West Indies, Mona Campus.

12 years ago Education

Education Ministry to Stage Math Expo

Over 6,000 students from 200 learning institutions across the island are expected to gather at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus on Thursday, March 13, to participate in the second staging of the Ministry of Education’s Mathematics Exposition. The expo is one of the major activities planned for Math Week, which is being observed from March 9...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, assists a student of Alpha Infant School, as she browses a tablet computer at a ceremony, held today (March 11), at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium, for the signing of contracts with four service providers, for the pilot of the Tablets in Schools project. Alpha Infant School is one of the beneficiary institutions of the pilot project, which will be rolled out in 38 schools for the 2014 academic year.

12 years ago Technology

Measures in Place to Protect Tablet Computers

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has assured that measures are in place to protect the tablet computers that will be disseminated under the Tablets in Schools pilot, against theft and misuse. Speaking at the signing of contracts totalling $800 million, with four technological solution providers, today (March 11), in Kingston, the Minister said that, “in...