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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), presents desktop computers to Principal of the Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine, Cecil Donald (second left), at a ceremony held at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew, on February 1. Others (from left) are JADCO’s Executive Director, June Spencer Jarrett; students at the school, Ajoni Murphy and Shanique Neil, and the institution’s Coach, Andrew-Hugh Murphy.

Guy’s Hill High School Gets Computers from JADCO

Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine has received several desktop computers from the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), for outstanding participation in the 2022 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops. Speaking at the presentation of the computers held at...

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Road Closure Notice for Friendship, St. James

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Tax Day Countdown Begins

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Resumption of work on canal in Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses students, teachers and administrators of the York Castle High School, at the Model United Nation’s Investiture Service at the institution held in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday (February 1).

G-G Urges Young Leaders to Put Service Above Self

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a sensitisation session on the housing development project for St. Paul’s Lane, Tower Hill, St. Andrew, in the community on February 1. The units, which are programmed for completion by June 2023, will significantly improve the living conditions of several families. A total of 24 units will be constructed.

3 years ago Housing

$350-Million Housing Development for St. Paul’s Lane, Tower Hill

The Government will be spending $350 million to construct 24 housing units at St. Paul’s Lane in Tower Hill, St. Andrew. Programmed for completion by June 2023, the housing project will significantly improve the living conditions of families in the area. It is a collaborative effort involving the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), National Housing Trust (NHT), Jamaica Social Investment...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy (second left), during a tour of McLish Fish Farm in St. Catherine on Wednesday (February 1). Accompanying them are (from left) State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter and farm proprietor, Stephen McLish.

3 years ago Fisheries

NFA Conducting Fish Feed Study

Best practices to bolster the operations of local fishers are expected to be defined through a study on fish feed being undertaken by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Wednesday (February 1), revisited McLish Fish Farm in St. Catherine where he and a high-profile Ministry team observed engagements being carried out...

Immediate Past President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica, Dr. Ernestine Watson.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged Not to Buy Prescription Drugs from Non-Registered Sources

The Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (PSJ) is appealing to Jamaicans not to source prescription drugs from questionable, non-registered sources. In an interview with JIS News, PSJ Immediate Past President, Dr. Ernestine Watson, explained that the PSJ is concerned about the sale of counterfeit drugs, which is a major issue in Jamaica, and that the organisation takes the matter very seriously....

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), with Supervisor/Senior Photo Librarian at the agency, Maxine Shrouder (centre), holding her framed citation, and Special Projects Manager, JIS, Andrine Davidson. Event was the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) Veterans’ luncheon on Wednesday (February 1), at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston.

3 years ago National Honours and Awards

Five Media Stalwarts Honoured by PAJ

Five veteran media practitioners have been honoured by the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ), for their outstanding contributions to journalism. The awardees are Librarian, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Maxine Shrouder, 35 years; Jamaica’s first camera woman, Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC TV), Pat Riley, 25 years; Press Technician, Jamaica Observer, Ian Watkis, 27 years; Cameraman, Technical Director, Production Manager, Chief Executive...

Jamaica Youth Chorale (JYC) in performance at the Redemption Songs pre-tour recital at King’s House on Sunday (Jan. 29).

3 years ago CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaica Youth Chorale Sings Redemption Songs in the United States

The English Gothic-style Washington National Cathedral is among several historic venues in the United States (US) that will be filled with the incomparable sounds of the Jamaica Youth Chorale (JYC) this week. The highly talented and internationally acclaimed group is in the US on its Redemption Songs tour, which showcases the choral repertoire of Jamaican and African American composers to...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing stakeholders at a Rebranding and Quality Recognition ceremony, held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston recently.

3 years ago Investment

Senator Hill Wants Local Consortium to Undertake Caymanas SEZ Development

Jamaican investors are invited to form a consortium to undertake the development of the proposed Caymanas Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in St. Catherine. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call, while addressing a Rebranding and Quality Recognition ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston recently. He said that the Zone...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, delivers opening remarks during Wednesday’s (February 1) meeting of the Jamaica Trade Policy Advisory Group. The meeting was held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica’s Foreign Trade Action Plan to be Reviewed

Jamaica’s Foreign Trade Action Plan, which outlines general policy direction, implementation priorities and strategies, is to be reviewed. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who says the private sector will be an “indispensable part” of this process, “mindful of the importance of partnerships in pursuing a transformational trade policy...