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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is briefed by Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke (second right), during a tour of water systems in the constituency on Thursday (August 17). Looking on (from second left) are National Water Commission (NWC) Acting Vice President of Operations, Dr. Phillipa Campbell Francis, and Regional Manager for St. James/Trelawny, Herman Fagan.

Work Commencing Soon to Alleviate Water Challenges in Several St. James Communities

Work will commence shortly to alleviate water challenges being experienced by residents of Rose Heights and adjoining communities in Montego Bay, St James. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Ministries Collaborating to Resolve Social Cases at Public Hospitals

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the graduation ceremony for the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI) North West Manchester Youth Entrepreneurship Training, at the Tropics View Hotel, Hatfield, Manchester, on August 17.

Tourism Minister Says Adoption of Blue Ocean Strategy Can Revolutionise Sector

Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanesha Ingleton (right), presents Jamalco Education Assistance Programme scholarship recipient, Antonio Pink, with a commitment letter during the presentation ceremony on Wednesday (August 16) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.

80 Students to Receive JAMALCO Scholarships for 2023/24 Academic Year

Manager of the Pollution Prevention Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency, Bethune Morgan.

Persons Encouraged to Report Activities That Can Lead to Increase in POPs

The Mourning Dove, commonly called Long-tailed Pea Dove, is one of the birds permitted for hunting under the Wildlife Protection Act during the 2023 Game Bird Hunting Season, which opens on August 19 and closes on September 24.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Hunters Urged to Abide By Wildlife Protection Act During Game Bird Hunting Season

The National Environmental Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging hunters who will participate in the 2023 Game Bird Hunting Season to abide by the guidelines under the Wildlife Protection Act. The season opens on Saturday, August 19 and runs for six weekends until Sunday, September 24. Environmental Coordinator for Fauna at NEPA, Ricardo Miller, told JIS News that there are four...

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Projects Fall in Poverty Rate

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is projecting a fall in the poverty rate from 16.7 per cent to which it rose in 2021, representing a 5.7 percentage point increase relative to 2019. Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, notes that the out-turn reflected the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on household incomes and consumption, which “is in keeping with...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) youth partners guiding the implementation of its ‘Ready Set Great’ 2023 initiative are (from left) Founder/Executive Director, Young Women/Men of Purpose, Lanisia Rhoden; Founder of the Youth Inspiring Positive Change JA. Ltd., Neville Charlton; President, Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students, Christina Williams; Founder of Youth For Excellence Limited, Jénine Shepherd; Youth Advocate, Shamar Wedderburn and Co-founder, Caribbean Youth Climate Justice Coalition, Jhannel Tomlinson.

3 years ago Youth

Registration Now Open for UNDP ‘Ready Set Great’ Youth Conference

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi Country Office in Jamaica says that registration is now open for its third annual ‘Ready Set Great’ youth in development conference. The conference will tackle youth poverty on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, commemorated globally on October 17 each year. Persons interested in attending the conference may register at www.readysetgreatja.com. The...

3 years ago Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

Traffic Signals at Howard Cooke Boulevard and Market Street in St. James to Be Temporarily Taken Out of Service

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that on Saturday, August 19, 2023, the traffic signals at the Howard Cooke Boulevard and Market Street intersection in St. James will be taken out of operation to facilitate the relocation of a mast arm pole. The signal will be out of operation between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Community Relations Officer at...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with tourism officials, representatives of companies and interns who participated in the 2023 Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Summer Internship Programme following a media briefing on Thursday (August 17) at the Most Hon. Edward Seaga Suite, Devon House, St. Andrew.

3 years ago TourismYouth

Over 1,100 Students Employed Under 2023 TEF Summer Internship Programme

More than 1,100 students gained employment under the 2023 Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Summer Internship Programme (SIP). Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday (August 17) at the Most Hon. Edward Seaga Suite, Devon House, St. Andrew, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said, “The Summer Internship Programme that TEF has been managing has reached a new high in 2023.”...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front row, third right), is flanked by the 2023 recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship during Thursday’s (August 17) awards ceremony at King’s House. Nineteen public-sector employees have been awarded scholarships to pursue masters or doctoral studies at an approved local and or international university.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

19 Public Sector Workers Awarded 2023 Marcus Garvey Postgraduate Scholarship

Nineteen public-sector workers have been awarded full scholarships to pursue advanced studies at local and international tertiary institutions. They are the third cohort to benefit from the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship, which is administered by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. The awards ceremony was held at King’s House on Thursday (August 17), to coincide with...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Thursday’s (August 17) opening of the New Longville Postal Agency at the Beulah All-Age School in Clarendon North Central.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Residents of New Longville Get Postal Agency

Residents of New Longville in Clarendon North Central can once again enjoy some of the services of the Post and Telecommunications Department from their own postal agency. The relocated New Longville Postal Agency was officially opened by Information Minister and Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Morgan, on Thursday (August 17), at its new home, the Beulah All-Age School. For roughly...