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Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley (left), presents the Community-based Organisation Award to President of the Dolphin Head Local Forest Management Committee, Collette Grant, while Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, shares the moment. Occasion was the Forestry Department’s inaugural Forest Heroes Award 2013, held yesterday (Oct.17), at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley (left), presents the Community-based Organisation Award to President of the Dolphin Head Local Forest Management Committee, Collette Grant, while Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, shares the moment. Occasion was the Forestry Department’s inaugural Forest Heroes Award 2013, held yesterday (Oct.17), at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.

Greater Environmental Protection Stewardship Urged

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, says Jamaica’s ability to withstand the effects of future natural disasters depends greatly on increased efforts nationwide to preserve the environment. Speaking at the Forestry Department’s inaugural Forest Heroes Awards...
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), hands over a cheque valued at $91 million to Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), during a ceremony held yesterday (Oct. 17) at the Montego Bay Yacht Club in St. James. Others sharing the moment from (2nd left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford; Assistant Commissioner of Police in Charge of Area one, Warren Clarke; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, (TEF) Senator Noel Sloley.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), hands over a cheque valued at $91 million to Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), during a ceremony held yesterday (Oct. 17) at the Montego Bay Yacht Club in St. James. Others sharing the moment from (2nd left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford; Assistant Commissioner of Police in Charge of Area one, Warren Clarke; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, (TEF) Senator Noel Sloley.

TEF Donates $91 Million to Boost Police Operations in North East Region
Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, addresses a recent meeting of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.
Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, addresses a recent meeting of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

More Persons to Benefit from Health Mission
Principal Director in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Fitzroy Vidal, emphasizes a point as he addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on October 16 at the JIS head office in Kingston.
Principal Director in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Fitzroy Vidal, emphasizes a point as he addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on October 16 at the JIS head office in Kingston.

Gov’t to Accelerate Public Sector Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme
Mercedes Kirkwood in action during one of her legendary performances
Mercedes Kirkwood in action during one of her legendary performances

92-Year-Old Opera Singer to Receive Order of Distinction

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Cocoa pods: Jamaican cocoa is considered to be among the best in the world.
Agriculture

CIB Reports 100% Increase in Cocoa Production

The Cocoa Industry Board (CIB) is reporting an increase of more than 100 per cent in the production of cocoa for the 2011/2012 crop year. Some 476.5 metric tonnes of cocoa, valued at $150.6 million, were produced during that crop year, as against the 2010/2011 crop year, which recorded 216.5 metric tonnes. In an interview with JIS News, Co-ordinator for...
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Participants of the Dominoes for Life Concept, competes in a cut-throat domino tournament.
CommunityNational Security

CSJP Utilises Dominoes for Life Concept to Reach At-Risk Youth

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP)has employed the Dominoes for Life Concept (DFLC) to teach life skills to at-risk youth benefitting from its vocational programmes. The CSJP has been partnering with the National Tool and Engineering Institute (NTEI),to train and equip young people from vulnerable and volatile communities in computer, air condition and refrigeration repairs, electrical and mechanical maintenance...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon. Colin Fagan.
Local Government

New Local Government Act Before Cabinet

A new Local Government Act is now before Cabinet for consideration, aimed at advancing the Local Government process. “I can assure you that we (Government) are closer to completing the process. I can say undoubtedly that we have consensus on the way forward, and we are moving as fast as we possibly can,” Minister of State in the Ministry of...
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Principal of the Kitson Town All Age School in St. Catherine, Nerica Powell-Hay (right), addresses a group of newly installed students leaders, during a ceremony held at the institution yesterday (Oct. 16), which was also used to recognize the contributions of the country’s National Heroes.
Education

Kitson Town All-Age Installs New Prefects and Celebrates National Heroes

The St. Catherine-based Kitson Town All-Age School, installed its new prefects and celebrated the work of the National Heroes, during a special function held on Wednesday, October 16, on the school grounds. The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) participated in the celebrations, presenting the institution with several publications on Jamaica’s Heritage. In her charge to the new appointees, Principal, Nerica Powell-Hay,...
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Traditional Jamaican Sunday morning breakfast - Ackee and Saltfish with Scotch Bonnet pepper
Agriculture

November to be Observed as Eat Jamaican Month

As the Government intensifies efforts to get Jamaicans to eat more locally produced food, November has been designated as ‘Eat Jamaican Month’. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, officially launched the month during the staging of the World Food Day National Ceremony and Exhibition at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine on Wednesday, October 16. He...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, addresses the launch of the Diaspora Youth Connect Project today (Oct. 16), at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) offices in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Diaspora Project Will Foster Development of Young Jamaicans – State Minister Brown

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, has hailed the Diaspora Youth Connect Project, noting that the initiative will provide for the growth and development of the country’s young people, particularly those deemed at risk. The project, which was launched on Thursday, October 17, at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) offices...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), presents farm tools to teacher at the Cumberland High School, Heather Duke, during Wednesday’s (Oct. 16) World Food Day National Ceremony and Exhibition held at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine. Cumberland High was one of several schools presented with tool kits during the event.
Agriculture

Minister Clarke Stresses Gov’t’s Commitment to Food Security

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the Government remains committed to increasing the production of local foods as it intensifies efforts to promote food security and safety in Jamaica. He noted that the local domestic production of staples such as yams, bananas, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, Irish potatoes, and tomatoes continues to increase incrementally, while the island is...
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