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Principal of the Real Estate Training Institute (RETI), Dr. Tina Beale.

RETI to become a Higher Education Institution

The Real Estate Training Institute (RETI) is moving towards becoming a higher education institution. Principal, Dr. Tina Beale, told JIS News that the organisation is reviewing its governance framework and quality assurance mechanism, as it advances towards registering with the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (foreground), inspects a new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at a Passing-out Parade at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine in August 2022.

Gov’t Committed to Modernising Police Force

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), looks at a floor plan for a new tilapia hatchery during a stakeholders’ validation meeting at the Caymanas Gold Club in St. Catherine, on March 2. Also observing are (from left) Managing Director, Bernard Sustainable Limited, Keroma Bernard; CEO, National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Orville Palmer and Director, Holland Aqua, Frans Aarsten.

Climate-resilient Aquaculture Hatchery to Double Fry Supply of NFA

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Stock of Debt Declines

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on March 3.

Additional $100 Million for Drought Response

National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Tamika Benjamin (right), looks on a brochure of The Mico University College with (from left) President of the institution, Dr. Asburn Pinnock and Dintill Technical High School students, Deputy Head Girl, Saheeda Manzoor and Zhaliya Anderson. Occasion was an open house event at the institution in Kingston on Thursday, (March 2).

3 years ago Education

Mico Hailed for Providing Quality Education Training

The Ministry of Education and Youth has hailed The Mico University College for continuing to play an essential role in the training and development of young Jamaicans and persons from the wider Caribbean with an interest in education. “Mico has a special place in Jamaica’s education sector with well-established standards of excellence,” said National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Tamika Benjamin. She...

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, shares details about the ‘Klean Kingston’ initiative undertaken in the downtown business district on Wednesday (March 2).

3 years ago Community

Over 500 Volunteers Participated in ‘Klean Kingston’ Initiative

More than 500 volunteers participated in a major clean-up exercise on Wednesday (March 1) in sections of downtown Kingston. The activity concentrated heavily in the business district, including areas such as West, South, East and North Parade, and East Queen, West Queen, Orange, Princess, King, First, Barry and Tower streets, among others. The initiative, dubbed ‘Klean Kingston’, was spearheaded by...

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

3 years ago Local Government

Municipal Corporations Being Given Water Trucks to Serve Drought-Stricken Areas

Municipal Corporations are being provided with trucks to assist with the distribution of water to communities most impacted by drought conditions, informs Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “We are providing trucks for all municipalities. At least seven municipalities, so far, have been provided with brand-new trucks, coming from allocations that we had made in the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Missions during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on February 28.

3 years ago Prime Minister

Republic Status Will Help to Complete Jamaica’s Political Independence – PM Holness

Jamaica’s quest to transition to a republic has been described by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as an important step in completing the country’s political independence. He told more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Missions, during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on February 28, that...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams

3 years ago Education

Education Ministry to Launch Job Portal

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be establishing a job portal, which will advertise available employment opportunities within the sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on March 1, said that the portal will be launched in short order. “[This]...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.

3 years ago Transport

JUTC to Get 70 New Buses this Year

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) fleet will be bolstered by an additional 70 buses by mid-year, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. The number includes 50 units that were previously ordered and an additional 20 liquefied natural gas (LNG) buses that will be acquired. Minister Shaw, who was speaking during Tuesday’s (March 1) sitting of the...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director and Acting Executive Board Chair, Bo Li.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Approves US$1.7 Billion for Jamaica

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Thursday (March 2), approved funding of approximately US$1.7 billion for Jamaica under its Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Under a 24-month arrangement, the country will receive US$968 million from the PLL, as insurance against risks from higher commodity prices, a global slowdown, tighter-than-envisaged global...