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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee’s (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (January 17).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee’s (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (January 17).

Eight Schools Now On Govt’s Financial Management Information System

Eight schools are now on the Government’s Financial Management Information System (GFMIS), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, has advised.   She said the GFMIS will allow for ease of accounting and transparency,...
Residents of the St. Catherine community of Old Harbour Bay, celebrate the unveiling of a monument in honour of community leaders in the area, during a recent Homecoming Recognition Ceremony held at the community centre.
Residents of the St. Catherine community of Old Harbour Bay, celebrate the unveiling of a monument in honour of community leaders in the area, during a recent Homecoming Recognition Ceremony held at the community centre.

PHOTOS: Old Harbour Bay Community Builders Honoured
Residents of Old Harbour Bay, in St. Catherine, celebrate and display a citation in honour of fish vendors, who contributed to the development of the community centre, at the Annual Old Harbour Bay Homecoming Recognition Ceremony, held recently.
Residents of Old Harbour Bay, in St. Catherine, celebrate and display a citation in honour of fish vendors, who contributed to the development of the community centre, at the Annual Old Harbour Bay Homecoming Recognition Ceremony, held recently.

Old Harbour Bay Community Builders Honoured
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck addresses the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) workshop, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston on January 11.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck addresses the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) workshop, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston on January 11.

Legislation Coming to Strengthen Mediation
Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron (right), presents coconut farmer, Junior Foster, with a seedling during a presentation ceremony held on Friday (January 10) at the Amity Hall Agro Park in St. Catherine. The Agro-Investment Corporation, in partnership with the Coconut Industry Board, presented the Amity Hall Agro Park coconut farmers group with critical inputs under the Hurricane Beryl Relief Programme.
Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron (right), presents coconut farmer, Junior Foster, with a seedling during a presentation ceremony held on Friday (January 10) at the Amity Hall Agro Park in St. Catherine. The Agro-Investment Corporation, in partnership with the Coconut Industry Board, presented the Amity Hall Agro Park coconut farmers group with critical inputs under the Hurricane Beryl Relief Programme.

Coconut Farmers Receive Input Materials Under Hurricane Beryl Relief Programme

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Principal of the Jose Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine, the Reverend Dr. Austin Wright (left), presents Top Sport Girl of the Year, Ashawna Sibbles with her trophy, and cash prize, during the 48th Anniversary Celebration and Founder’s Day Ceremony held at the school, on January 10.
Education

Jose Marti Technical Celebrates 48 Years

Students and staff of the Jose Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine have been awarded with bursaries, trophies and plaques in the fields of academics and sports and were also recognised for their overall contribution in different spheres, over the previous academic year. The past students of the institution made the presentations valued at over $1 million, during the...
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National Security

Westmoreland Police Report Decline in Murders During 2024

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a decline in the number of murders committed in Westmoreland during 2024. Commanding Officer for the Division, Superintendent Othneil Dobson, made the disclosure during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (January 9). He said while the overall incidence of murders declined, the reduction in gang-related incidents was notable. “The...
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Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Listening keenly (from left) are Inspector-in-Charge, Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate, Devon Perry and Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Dr. Wendell Richards.
Health & Wellness

Fabuloso Products on Local Market Are Safe to Use – NCRA

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is assuring Jamaicans that multipurpose cleaners available locally under the Fabuloso brand are safe to use. Inspector with Oversight of the Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Lenworth Clarke, told JIS News that claims of contaminated products being circulated on social media sites are false. “The NCRA is aware of a video recording and...
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Kingston’s Mayor, Councillor Andrew Swaby (standing), serves meals to residents of the Marie Atkins Night Shelter and Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in the Corporate Area. They were treated during the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Day Feeding of the Homeless on Wednesday (December 25). The event was hosted on Water Lane in downtown Kingston.
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PHOTOS: Mayor’s Annual Christmas Day Feeding of the Homeless

Kingston’s Mayor, Councillor Andrew Swaby (standing), serves meals to residents of the Marie Atkins Night Shelter and Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in the Corporate Area. They were treated during the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Day Feeding of the Homeless on Wednesday (December 25). The event was hosted on Water Lane in downtown Kingston.
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Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (left), interacts with Principals and students during the organisation’s 20-for-20-for-20 Build Jamaica Grants handover ceremony on December 6. The event was held at Digicel’s headquarters in Kingston. From right are Principal of Salt Spring Primary and Infant School, Norma Brydson, and Principal of Prickly Pole Primary and Infant School, Judith Whyte Gayle. The students are Rickayla Warlock and Ty
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Digicel Foundation’s Build Jamaica Grant Handover Ceremony

Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (left), interacts with Principals and students during the organisation’s 20-for-20-for-20 Build Jamaica Grants handover ceremony on December 6. The event was held at Digicel’s headquarters in Kingston. From right are Principal of Salt Spring Primary and Infant School, Norma Brydson, and Principal of Prickly Pole Primary and Infant School, Judith Whyte...
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (fifth left), Senator Damion Crawford (second left), and other representatives from the community and the National Water Commission (NWC), participate in the commissioning of the $10.8 million Orangefield Water Improvement Project, on December 20, in St. Catherine.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

1000 Residents in North West St. Catherine have Improved Access to Water

Over 1000 residents in North West St. Catherine, now have access to reliable potable water, following the commissioning of the $10.8 million Orangefield Water Improvement Project on Friday (December 20). The project includes 1.1 kilometres of pipeline running from Orangefield Primary to the Orangefield Square. This is a follow up to the Jericho water system which was expanded at a...
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