Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), interacts with Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis Division 23 East, Stephan Rampair, during the installation ceremony and changing of guard for the Division, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 1.  

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), shakes hands with St. George’s College student Demetri Callum, during the presentation of a cheque to the youngster on Monday (October 2) at the school. The presentation came in response to a request for assistance in covering the cost of Mr. Callum’s studies. Sharing the moment are (from left)...

The Forestry Department is distributing a variety of timber and ornamental seedlings in observance of National Tree Planting Day (NTPD), October 6. The distribution period, which started on September 25, will run until October 13. During an interview with JIS News, the Agency’s Principal Director, Forest Operations, Jerome Smith, shared that the seedlings will be available for free at its...

The Westmoreland Health Department is embarking on a comprehensive public education campaign aimed at raising awareness and preventing any further cases of dengue fever in the parish. A team led by Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, and Parish Health Promotion and Education Office, Gerald Miller, visited Little London on Friday (September 29), where members engaged residents...

Several communities in Westmoreland have been identified for significant rural electrification works, representing a substantial step towards formal connectivity and improved social services in underserved areas. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, conducted a tour of these communities on Friday, September 29, including Barracks Road, Farm Pen, Llandilo, Cooke Street and Prospect. During this visit, he...

Service excellence will be the focus of a two-day virtual conference being staged by the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA) from October 3 to 4. The event, under the theme ‘The Power of Service Excellence in Building Trust in a Digital World,’ is part of the JaCSA’s National Customer Service Week activities, from October 1 to 7. It involves collaboration...

The late R. Danvers “Danny” Williams was hailed as a nation-builder and visionary by members of the Upper House during its sitting at Gordon House on September 29. The former businessman, philanthropist, Senator and Cabinet Minister, passed away at the age of 89 recently. Leading the tributes, Deputy President of the Senate, Charles Sinclair, described Mr. Williams as a true...