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Sections of the Jones Town Primary School in South St. Andrew, which was recently refurbished under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP

Jones Town Primary Gets Facelift Under JEEP

The Jones Town Primary School, located in the heart of the South St. Andrew community, has benefitted from much-needed repairs through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). The work, which was undertaken at a cost of some $6 million, improved...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), is presented with a copy of the book - ‘Cannabis, Marijuana, Ganja: the Jamaican Global Connection’- by Authors, Dr. Henry Lowe (left) and Professor Errol Morrison, during a launching ceremony, at the Eden Gardens in Kingston, on December 10.

Science Minister Urges Further Research into Medical Marijuana

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), signs a US$2.65 million contract with Geddes Refrigeration Limited for the design, supply and retrofitting of efficient air conditioning solutions in four State entities, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on December 11. Others sharing in the moment are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hilary Alexander (seated left), Chief Executive Officer, Geddes Refrigeration Limited, Roy Lafayette (seated right); Principal Director in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal (standing left); Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson and Acting Project Manager, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme, Leon Fraser.

Contract Signed for Four State Entities to Receive Modern and Efficient Air Conditioning Systems

Final year Norman Manley Law School students, Ralston Dickson (left) and Donia Fuller (2nd left), share a moment with Madam Justice Bess Nkabinde (3rd left) of the Constitutional Court of South Africa; United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Professor Christof Heyns (right), and members of the West University of Timisoara team. Occasion was the finals of the 5th World Human Rights Moot Court Competition held on December 10 at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where Norman Manley took the top prize for the fourth consecutive year.

Norman Manley Law School Continues Winning Streak at World Human Rights Competition

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), listens to Country Representative, Inter-American Development Bank, Therese Turner Jones, prior to the start of a Labour Market Forum, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on December 10. The event was staged by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), to provide a platform to discuss ways of developing a comprehensive labour market reform agenda for the country.

Labour Market Reform Necessary to Retain Qualified Workers – Finance Minister

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke addressing today’s (December 10) Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Council meeting, at its Church Street chambers, in downtown Kingston.

12 years ago Local Government

Reactivation Fee Required for Dormant Development Approval Applications

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has informed that a fee of $5,000 is required to reopen and continue processing several development approval applications, which were closed last month. In addition to the money, applicants are also encouraged to submit the outstanding information. Speaking on the issue at the monthly KSAC Council meeting at its Church Street chambers, in...

Director Policy, Planning , Evaluation and Research at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Novelette Douglas (left), presents the award for Most Improved Project Implementer to representatives of the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust/Montego Bay Fisherman’s Cooperative Society Limited. They are (from second left), Executive Director, Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, Hugh Shim; Board Member, Montego Bay Fisherman’s Co-Operative, Janet Fletcher; and Project Coordinator, Joshua Bailey. Occasion was a Closure and Awards Ceremony for the project at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, on December 10.

12 years ago Environment

Implementers Pleased With Success of Climate Change Project

Implementers of the Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction project have hailed its success in strengthening Jamaica’s ability to withstand natural disasters in some of its most vulnerable areas. The project, funded by the European Union, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Government, at a cost of approximately €4.5 million, was implemented over a three-year period and...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), greets staff while viewing a receipt for a utility bill that he paid at a Bill Express location at the Central Sorting Office in Kingston, on December 10. Occasion was the official launch of a partnership between Jamaica Post and Grace Kennedy Money Service (GKMS), for the provision of Bill Express services at 39 post offices across the island.

12 years ago Technology

Bill Express Services Now Available at 39 Post Offices

Jamaicans can now access Bill Express services, at 39 post offices across the island through a partnership between Jamaica Post and GraceKennedy Money Service (GKMS). Under the arrangement, which rolled out on November 25, customers now have the convenience of paying over 40 different service providers at one location, including electricity, cable, hospital and tuition fees. The aim is to...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), cuts the ribbon to open the March Pen mobile security and dispute resolution centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine recently. The facility is one of four established to serve three communities in Spanish Town. Looking on are World Bank Representative, Giorgio Valentini (centre); and Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Security Centres to Bring Peace and Stability to Spanish Town Communities

The four mobile security and dispute resolution centres, established recently in three volatile Spanish Town communities, have stirred renewed hope for peace and security in the areas, through improved partnership between the police and citizens. Valued at over $25 million, the facilities were constructed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), through its World Bank-funded Inner City Basic Services Project...

The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), after being conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the West Indies, when he visited the island in July 1991. At right is the former Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Shridath Ramphal. Mr. Mandela died today (December 5) at the age of 95.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Memorial Service for Mandela at UWI Chapel on Thursday

Jamaicans will have the opportunity on Thursday afternoon, December 12, to participate in a memorial service for the late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. The memorial service will take place at the Chapel of the University of the West Indies, Mona commencing at 2: 00 pm. The service is a joint initiative of the Government of Jamaica and...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (2nd right), listens attentively as Managing Director of Ecofarms, Grace Foster Reid (2nd left), explains the contents of Buzz Honey Wine, during a courtesy call on Ambassador Vasciannie at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, recently. Looking on are: Co-Chair of WEConnect Jamaica, Yannek Page (left); and Minister-Counsellor for Trade and Economic Matters at the Embassy of Jamaica, Ariel Bowen.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaican Business Women Call on Ambassador Vasciannie

Two young Jamaican entrepreneurs, Yannek Page and Grace Foster-Reid, recently met with Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, to discuss various initiatives related to business innovation and market opportunity. Included in the meeting, held at the Embassy in Washington DC, was Minister- Counsellor for Trade and Economic Matters, Ariel Bowen. The Jamaican business women were in Washington for...

12 years ago Local Government

Consumers to Benefit From Downtown Shopping Spree

On Wednesday, December 18, shoppers in the commercial district of downtown Kingston will benefit from bargains associated with the ‘Christmas in the City’ event. The activity, which is scheduled to last from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, is being staged by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), in association with numerous sponsors. Addressing the monthly KSAC Council meeting at its...