Latest

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (4th left, front row); Lady Allen (4th right, front row), and Custodes from the county of Cornwall, share with the six recipients of the Governor General's Achievement Awards for the county, during the award function held on August 29, at the Glistening Waters Restaurant and Marina in Falmouth.

Six Receive G-G Achievement Awards for County of Cornwall

Six outstanding citizens of the County of Cornwall have been honoured with the Governor General’s Achievement Awards, for their contribution to the development of their communities and for helping to improve the lives of others. Governor General, His Excellency the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses a press conference held on Thursday (Aug. 29) at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus to examine Jamaica’s progress since the ‘KingstOOn’animation festival earlier this year. Looking on (from left) are: Country Director for the World Bank, Sophie Sirtaine and Country Representative, World Bank, Giorgio Valentini.

Minister Hylton Invites Comments on Security Interests in Personal Property Bill

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (2nd right), has the attention of (from left) Chairman, Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC), Peter Thomas; Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BoJ), Brian Wynter; and Chief Executive Officer, JDIC, Antoinette McKain. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the JDIC’s Financial Markets Symposium and Fair on Thursday, August 29, at the BoJ auditorium, downtown Kingston.

Economic Sacrifices Starting to Pay Off – Minister Phillips

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Colin Bullock, stresses a point as he addresses Tuesday’s (August 27) quarterly media briefing at the institute’s offices in Kingston.

Final Draft of Comprehensive Social Protection Strategy Completed

Community Renewal Project to Roll Out Between November and January

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies.

13 years ago Transport

Minister Davies to Address JNBS Forum in New York

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, will deliver the keynote address at the ‘Tenth Outlook for the Future Public Forum’ to be held on September 3 at the New York Hilton in Midtown Manhattan. Sponsored by the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), the forum will give Jamaicans and friends of the island residing in the...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (right), having a light discussion with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, at a press conference to announce a new fare structure for the JUTC as well as operators within the transport sector. The press briefing was held on Monday, August 19, at the Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices.

13 years ago Transport

Transport Ministry to Roll Out Service for Children in Rural Areas

The Ministry of Transport, Works, and Housing is planning to roll out a programme for private transport operators to provide a reliable, efficient service for children in rural areas. Making the disclosure on August 28, Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies said this will entail getting children to and from school, “without parents wondering whether any abuse is taking place…for...

Deputy Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrew Russell, addresses the dedication ceremony of the Freeport Fire Station, in Montego Bay, on August 28.

13 years ago Local Government

Upgraded Fire Station Opens in Freeport

Fire fighters in St. James now have an upgraded station in Freeport, Montego Bay, constructed at a cost of just under $5 million. Speaking at a dedication ceremony on August 28, Deputy Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrew Russell, said members of the service gave their time and skills during the construction of the station, and ensured value for...

Deputy Managing Director of Operations at Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Kirk Finnikin, shares new strategies that the company will implement to enhance the travel experience for the new school year. In the background is Managing Director, Colin Campbell.

13 years ago Transport

Parents Urged to Prepare Children to Travel on Public Transport

With the new school year fast approaching, it is important for parents to adequately prepare their children to use the public transportation system. Parents ought to explain to their children why they should adhere to guidelines of the public transport system, as this will enhance their travel experience and assist them to arrive at their destination safely and on time....

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Yulit Gordon, address a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held recently, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

13 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Men Over 40 Urged To Get Screened For Prostate Cancer

With the increase in the number of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer locally, the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is urging Jamaican men over 40 years, to get their prostate screening checks done annually, in order to facilitate early detection and treatment if diagnosed. The appeal comes as the society marks September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month under the theme:...

President of the Harris Family Vision Foundation, Michael Harris (right), looks on as children wait to take their turn in the bounce house, during a back-to-school treat and health fair hosted by the foundation recently, at the Fletcher

13 years ago CommunityEducationLabour

Back-To-School Treat for Hanover Children

Over 500 children and parents from Sandy Bay, Montpelier and adjoining communities of eastern Hanover, were hosted at back-to-school treats and health fairs last weekend on the grounds of the Fletcher’s Grove and Montpelier Baptist churches. The students benefited from medical/dental examinations and were presented with books and other school supplies. They also enjoyed games such as football, a bounce house,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (4th left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Freeport Fire Station, in Montego Bay, on August 28. Also participating are (from left) Board member of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Henry McCurdy; Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris; Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Mrs. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams; State Minister, Hon. Colin Fagan; Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Laurie Williams,and General Manager at ZIM Caribbean Shipping Limited, Captain Diedrich Suendermann.

13 years ago Local Government

Upgrading of Fire Service on Track

Upgrading of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, including international training certification, and establishing its headquarters in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, are on track, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott. Mr. Arscott, who spoke at the dedication ceremony for the Freeport Fire Station, in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 28, said the international accreditation will ensure...