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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 27).

Major Spending Planned For Upgrade Of Airports

A sum of more than US$200 million is to be spent over the period 2022 to 2025, for capital expenditure programmes at the nation’s international airports and aerodromes. The activities will be undertaken by the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ),...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on April 27.

Improved Safety Measures For Air Traffic Control

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) logo.

Protection For Consumers Under E-Transactions Act 2006

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly

St. James Public Health Services To Commence Pilot Screening For NCDs

Chairperson of the Regulation and Certification Committee of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Board, David Salmon.

High Registration Compliance Rate Among ECIs

4 years ago Education

Sitting Of CSEC And CAPE Exams Put Back

The date for the sitting of the Caribbean Advanced Education Certificate (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) has been put back until Monday, May 23, 2022. This announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Wayne Wesley, during a virtual press briefing today (April 27). The due date for Student-Based Assessments...

Managing Director of Spectrum Management Authority, Dr. Maria Myers Hamilton.

4 years ago ScienceTechnology

SMA Head Wants Every Child To Be Empowered To Pursue Career In Science And Technology

Policymakers and industry leaders have been urged to partner and reconstruct an enabling society in which every child is empowered to pursue a career in science and technology. The call comes from Managing Director of Spectrum Management Authority (SMA), Dr. Maria Myers Hamilton, in anticipation of International Girls in ICT Day, to be observed on April 28. Innovators have also...

Minister of State with responsibility for coordinating special projects and major developments in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Homer Davis, addresses the welcome-home reception honouring the four western Jamaica swimmers who were standouts at the recent CARIFTA Swimming and Watersports Championships in Barbados, on April 25. Seated (from left) are 14-year-old Benjamin Davis of Cornwall College; 13-year-old Leah Chin from Mount Alvernia High School; 15-year-old Leanna Wainwright of Montego Bay High School, and 12-year-old Talon Longmore from Cornwall College.

4 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Reception For Swimmers In Montego Bay

Minister of State with responsibility for coordinating special projects and major developments in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Homer Davis, says Jamaica’s dominance at the recent CARIFTA Swimming and Watersport Championships shows that the country can be a powerhouse in swimming. The State Minister, who was speaking at a welcome reception to honour Montego Bay’s medal-winning quartet...

Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 27.

4 years ago IndustryJIS Think Tank

Quality Institute Of BSJ Provides Training On Standards For Construction Industry

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), through its Quality Institute (QI), remains committed to providing appropriate training to build a safe, professional and quality driven construction industry. The Quality Institute offers training on various standards, including the JS 35 Standard for Hollow Concrete Blocks; the JS 124 Standard for Aggregates for Concrete, and the JS 33 Standard for Hot Rolled...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, delivers the keynote address at Tuesday’s (April 26) launch of the Training of Trainers’ Climate Resilience Workshop at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

4 years ago AgricultureTourism

Training In Climate Resilience For Agriculture And Tourism Sectors

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, on Tuesday (April 26) officially opened the Rural Economic Development Initiative II (REDI II) Training of Trainers’ Climate Resilience Workshop for agriculture and community tourism stakeholders. The two-day event, which continues Wednesday (April 27) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, is an initiative of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)....

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams (right), participates in the official signing of the Seaport Cooperation Project (SEACOP) Memorandum of Understanding between the European Union and the Ministry of National Security, on Tuesday (April 26). Also signing (from left) are Director, Intelligence, Jamaica Customs Agency, Kalista Powell; Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman; and Director of the Seaport Cooperation Project, Dominique Bucas. The project aims to contribute to the fight against illicit maritime trade and associated criminal networks in targeted countries of the Caribbean, such as Jamaica.

4 years ago National Security and Peace

PHOTOS: SEACOP MOU Signing

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams (right), participates in the official signing of the Seaport Cooperation Project (SEACOP) Memorandum of Understanding between the European Union and the Ministry of National Security, on Tuesday (April 26). Also signing (from left) are Director, Intelligence, Jamaica Customs Agency, Kalista Powell; Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Chief of Defence...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday (April 26).

4 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2022/23

More US-Based Agents Being Engaged To Deliver Overseas Employment

The Government is engaging several US-based work-placement agents to deliver more overseas employment for Jamaicans, according to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda. Making his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 26, the Minister said a marketing strategy is being crafted to ensure that Jamaicans can obtain more non-traditional jobs...