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Team Leader for the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) Focal Point Jamaica, Gladstone Rose, highlights to JIS News initiatives being undertaken as part of the bamboo resuscitation project, by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ).

Bureau of Standards on Mission to Resuscitate Bamboo Industry

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is on a mission to resuscitate the bamboo industry in Jamaica, which has the potential to significantly boost the economy and generate employment. Jamaica, in January 2012 became the 38th member of the International...

Deputy Chief Personnel Officer with the Office of the Services Commissions, Judith Cheese-Morris (right), receives her award from Minister with Responsibility for the Public Sector, Hon. Horace Dalley, at the 2013 Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony, held at King’s House in Kingston, on November 20.

Civil Servants Are Delighted To Serve

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open the Potsdam Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre in St. Elizabeth, on November 20. It was established by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of $2.4 million. The facility has 13 new computers and other supporting equipment. Sharing in the occasion are member of Parliament for the area, Mr. Richard Parchment (second left) and other community members.

Government Establishes 160 ICT Centres Across Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right); shares a moment with Chairman, Rose Town Foundation, Christopher Berry (left); Special Advisor to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Hank Dittmar (2nd left); and Rose Town Foundation's Project Manager, Angela Stultz, following a dedication ceremony in the community this morning (November 21), for a road, water and sewer project implemented by the Foundation.

PM Opens US$2 Million Infrastructure Development Project in Rose Town

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, emphasizes a point as he addresses the opening of the Bull Savannah Primary School Information Technology Centre on November 20, on the school grounds in St. Elizabeth.

Minister Paulwell Looks To Boost Competition In Telecoms

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20. Seated beside her is Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell.

12 years ago InformationNational Security and Peace

Minister Bunting At Security Ministers Meeting In Colombia

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is participating in the fourth meeting of Security Ministers of the Americas, now underway in Medellin, Colombia. Making the announcement at the Jamaica House press briefing, on November 20, Minister of Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, noted that Cabinet had approved the official travel. Held under the auspices of the Organistion of...

Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell, addressing journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 20.

12 years ago Transport

JUTC To Save Up To $150 Million Per Year By Removing Free Transfer System

The removal of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) free transfer system is expected to save the state-run bus company some $500,000 to $600,000 daily, or $150 million per annum. Managing Director of the JUTC, Colin Campbell, provided details on the savings at Wednesday’s (November 20) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. He said that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

OPM Clarifies Incident in Rose Town

The Office of the Prime Minister, OPM, wishes to clarify media reports of an incident today in Rose Town which involved contact between a journalist and the Prime Minister’s Close Protection Officers. At the end of a function at which the Prime Minister launched infrastructural works in the community of Rose Town, a journalist sought to engage in an impromptu...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, emphasizes a point while addressing the Kensington Primary School’s Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) General Meeting, held on November 20 at the institution’s location in Greater Portmore, St. Catherine.

12 years ago Education

Oral Test In English Language By 2016

The Ministry of Education plans to introduce an oral examination in English Language by 2016, Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has announced. It is intended to test the competence of students in speaking the language, starting at the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) level up to the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination. “So, it’s not a matter just...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), addresses students during the opening ceremony for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day 2013, held on November 20, in the Assembly Hall at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus.

12 years ago Environment

Students Participate in GIS Day Activities

Scores of students from schools across the island converged at the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies on Wednesday, November 20, to participate in activities marking Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day 2013. The day was observed under the theme: ‘Geospatial Solutions Addressing Global Challenges’, and saw the students viewing displays from government and private sector companies on...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (L) and Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla, share a toast at a special reception and cultural evening held recently, at the official residence of the Chilean Ambassador, in recognition of 50 years of diplomatic relations between both countries.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica And Chile To Mark 50 Years Of Diplomatic Relations

On December 18, 2013 Jamaica and Chile will mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, celebrating a long and increasingly strengthened friendship and co-operation between both countries. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, said that over the many years, both countries have enjoyed an admirable relationship, sustained by shared principles and a...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right), Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Public Service, Hon. Horace Dalley (left) and Member of Parliament, Pearnel Charles representing the Opposition Leader shares a proud moment with long serving employee of the Jamaica Information Service, Enthrose Campbell who was awarded the 2013 Civil Servant of the Year. Two hundred and fifty three civil servants were recognized for their longstanding service and invaluable contribution to the development of the nation at an Award ceremony at Kings House on Wednesday (November 20). The Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards is part of Civil Service Week 2013 which is being celebrated from November 17 to 22.

12 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Economic Growth Integrally Linked To Performance Driven Public Sector – Minister Dalley

Minister with responsibility for the Public Sector, Hon. Horace Dalley, says economic growth is integrally linked to a performance driven public sector, which operates with efficiency. Speaking at the 2013 Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony at King’s House on November 20, where some 253 persons were recognised, the Minister said their stellar contribution fits well with the vision for...