Latest

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 9. At right is the Director of External Resources in the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kenya, Jackson Kiyanjy and at centre is Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Mr. Colin Bullock.

Finance Minister Calls for More Support for Growth Agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has urged multilateral lending agencies to explore ways of giving more support to the growth agenda of small developing states. He said there are 32 small developing states...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), converses with Board Chairman, Jones Town Primary School, Maria Jones, during a special forum on primary education held today (Oct. 10), at the Jones Town Primary School in Kingston.

VOUCH to Become Centre for Assessment of Special Needs Children

Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (centre), shares a moment with Head of the European Union Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei (left), and British High Commission to Jamaica, David Fitton, following the launch of three human rights projects today (Oct. 10), at the British High Commission in Jamaica.

EU Provides $52 Million for Justice and Human Rights Projects

Director for the Standards Division at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Julia Bonner Douette, highlights activities for World Standards Day on October 14, during a Think Tank today (Oct.10), at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.

Bureau to Recognize Technical Volunteers on World Standards Day

Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, and President of the Spanish Jamaican Foundation (SJF), Celsa Nuño (second right), presents award to Spanish teacher at the Meadowbrook High School, Mr. Errol Haughton, who was on October 9 announced as the inaugural winner of the Spanish Jamaican Foundation’s Spanish Teacher of the Year Award on October 9. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, is at right and General Manager, SJF, Dr. Rebecca Tortello, is at left. Occasion was a reception celebrating Spain’s National Day at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge.

Meadowbrook High Educator is Spanish Teacher of the Year

Photograph of an illegally captured crocodile in Parrottee St. Elizabeth. Contributed.

13 years ago Environment

NEPA Investigating Reports of Crocodiles Being Eaten

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is deeply disturbed by increasing reports of crocodiles being eaten by members of the public. NEPA is currently engaged in intense investigations to confirm the identities of individuals involved in the hunt, capture, sale, purchase and consumption of the endangered animal. Reports reaching NEPA are that crocodiles are being hunted and killed for...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), greets World Confederation of Productivity Science (WCPS) President, Dr. Thomas Tuttle (right), during Wednesday’s (October 9) closing ceremony for a two-day National Productivity Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Mr. Kellier delivered the closing address. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), which organized the conference, Dr. Charles Douglas.

13 years ago LabourVision 2030

Labour Ministry to Spearhead Productivity Campaign

Beginning November, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will spearhead a 12-month islandwide public education campaign, aimed at promoting the importance of productivity as a national priority focus. Dubbed: ‘Productivity is Our Priority: Get in the Know!’, the campaign will seek to heighten public awareness about the social and economic benefits of productivity growth, and its impact on individuals,...

CUSO International Country Representative, Tariq Perkins, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held on October 8 at the agency’s headquarters, in Kingston. CUSO is partnering with the Diaspora Youth Connect Project to drive entrepreneurship in selected inner-city communities across the island.

13 years ago Community

Stringent Screening Process for DYC Mentors and Volunteers

The Jamaica Diaspora Institute’s (JDI) partner for the Diaspora Youth Connect (DYC) project, CUSO International, has applied a stringent screening process for mentors and volunteers to ensure the confidence of Jamaicans in the project, particularly parents and guardians. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’,at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston, on October 8, Country Representative for CUSO International,...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right). (FILE)

13 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Boards Established for Juvenile Centres

Cabinet has approved the establishment of several Boards of Visitors and the appointment of their members to Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centres across the island. Addressing a Jamaica House Media Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on October 9, Information Minister, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the Juvenile Boards of Visitors are being established to monitor the operations...

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) drape the coffin of former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, with the Jamaican flag, when the body arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston, today (October 14). Mr. Lee, who died on September 29 in Florida after a period of illness, is to be accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. The funeral service will take place at The Power of Faith Ministries, Portmore, on Thursday, October 17, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

13 years ago Community

Official Funeral for Mayor George Lee

Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, has been accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, made the announcement during the weekly Jamaica House Media Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on October 9. Minister Falconer informed that Cabinet has approved an official funeral for Mr. Lee,...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)

13 years ago InformationTransport

Work to Get Underway on Portmore Sewage Project

Work is expected to begin on the Portmore Sewage Project, following approval by Cabinet of a contract valued at approximately US$21 million to Surrey Paving and Aggregate Company Limited. Speaking at a Jamaica House media briefing on October 9, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, informed that the project is expected to benefit the approximately 95...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

13 years ago National Security and Peace

Minister Bunting to Look into Assisting Cops with Legal Representation

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says he is prepared to make the necessary representation to facilitate amendments to existing regulations that prohibit state-financed legal representation for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) members. This commitment comes against the background of what he said were concerns raised recently by the Jamaica Police Federation (JPF) over fees, averaging between $80,000 and $100,000,...