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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes a point at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Thursday (May 11) at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

Volunteers Invited for National Labour Day Project

Corporate and public-sector entities and civil society groups are being encouraged to participate in the National Labour Day Project on Highway 2000. Volunteers are being asked to register with the National Labour Day Secretariat in the Ministry of Culture, Gender,...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

HPV Vaccine Available for Boys in Westmoreland

Teachers from St. Mary and St. Ann enjoy a photo moment with Sandals International Resorts staff as part of a Teachers’ Day celebration at Pearly Beach, St. Ann, on May 10.

Teachers Feted By Sandals

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is guided through a ‘crime scene’, by Head of the Scene of Crime Training Unit, Detective Sergeant Jerome Hobbs, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations JCF 2023 – People, Quality and Technology’ Expo, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.

Three-Fold Increase In JCF’s Capital Budget Represents Commitment to National Security – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), points to the sign for the free secured community Wi-Fi at Rhoden Crescent in Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, at the launch of the service on May 11. He is joined by (from left) Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Councillor Caretaker, Molynes Division, Glendon Salmon and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew South Division, Superintendent of Police, Kirk Ricketts.

PM to Make Announcement on Digital Transformation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), unveils a sign to officially commission into service community Wi-Fi in Rhoden Crescent, Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, on May 11. Looking on (from left) are Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes and other stakeholders.

3 years ago Technology

1,500 Residents From St. Andrew West Central Get Improved Internet Access

Approximately 1,500 residents from three communities in St. Andrew West Central now have greater access to the Internet. This follows the official commissioning into service of safe, secured community WI-FI in Tower Avenue, Cockburn Pen and Penwood. The three sites, established by the Universal Service Fund (USF), were officially commissioned into service by Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for...

A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

3 years ago National Security and Peace

Police to Increase Presence on St. Thomas Roads

Jolted by the recent spike in fatal collisions, the St. Thomas police have pledged to ramp up their presence on the main roads in the parish, especially as the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) progresses. Speaking today (May 11) at the monthly sitting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of operations, Oniel Thompson,...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 2).

3 years ago JusticeParliament

House Commences Debate on Independent Commission of Investigations (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Debate on a Bill that will address legal and practical concerns for the Independent Commission of Investigations commenced in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10). The Independent Commission of Investigations (Amendment) Bill, 2023 will indemnify and validate certain actions, done in good faith, by the agency, its employees, and the Commissioner. The Bill was piloted in the House...

Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith.

3 years ago LabourSocial Security

NIS Pensioners Urged to Submit Life Certificate By Due Date

Pensioners in St. Thomas have been urged to submit their National Insurance Scheme (NIS) life certificates on or before the due dates, to continue receiving their benefits. Speaking today (May 11) at the monthly sitting of the parish’s Municipal Corporation, Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith, said his team is willing...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

3 years ago Local Government

Minister Mckenzie Urges Payment of Property Taxes to Fund Garbage Collection

Jamaicans are being encouraged to pay their property taxes to ensure effective and efficient delivery of solid-waste management services. The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), through funding from the Parochial Revenue Fund (property tax), provides the public cleansing services of sweeping and residential collection of solid waste. “The question of property tax [has become] more and more important. That...

Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10).

3 years ago Energy

Cabinet Approves Replacement of Aging Power Plants

Cabinet has given approval for the replacement of 171.5 megawatts of power capacity via the Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS’s) aging power-generation plants, under the right-of-first-refusal provision. This is to be replaced as best as practicable by mature renewable sources. Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in...