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President of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association, Tamar McKenzie (left) and Registrar, Independent Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sharon Hunt, share a laugh at the media launch of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association Preparatory School Champs on Friday (May 31), at the Ministry in Kingston.
President of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association, Tamar McKenzie (left) and Registrar, Independent Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sharon Hunt, share a laugh at the media launch of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association Preparatory School Champs on Friday (May 31), at the Ministry in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Media Launch of PREP School Champs

Technical Assistant for Transport in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Donaree Muirhead, delivers remarks at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) forum, held on Friday (May 31) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Ms. Muirhead represented portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Technical Assistant for Transport in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Donaree Muirhead, delivers remarks at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) forum, held on Friday (May 31) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Ms. Muirhead represented portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

PHOTOS: NMIA Airport Forum
Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, makes a presentation at the closing-out workshop for the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience Jamaica (PPCR) Project in Jamaica, held on Thursday (May 30), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, makes a presentation at the closing-out workshop for the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience Jamaica (PPCR) Project in Jamaica, held on Thursday (May 30), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: Closing Out Ceremony For PPCR Project
Westmoreland Agricultural Show Committee Chairman, Pius Lacan.
Westmoreland Agricultural Show Committee Chairman, Pius Lacan.

JAS Invites Jamaicans To Attend Westmoreland Agricultural Show June 2
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Senate on Friday (May 31).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Senate on Friday (May 31).

Senate Approves Five Regulations To Facilitate NIDS Rollout

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Development

Ministry Of Labour and Social Security To Host Productivity Summit

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will host a productivity summit from June 19 to 21. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the hybrid ‘Future of Work’ summit will coincide with World Productivity Day on June 20. Speaking during a 2024/25 post-Sectoral Debate media briefing on Thursday (May 30), Mr. Charles said the summit is intended to heighten...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson.
Technology

GOV’T Taking Steps To Prevent Substandard Lithium-Ion Batteries Entering Jamaica

The Government is taking proactive measures to address the potential influx of substandard lithium-ion batteries into Jamaica as countries move to tighten regulations on their importation. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson, told JIS News that the plan of action will ensure public safety and environmental protection. “The Ministry intends to collaborate...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the 105th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) at Jacisera Park in St. Andrew on Thursday (May 30).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

More Than 10,000 Public-Sector Contract Workers Transitioned To Permanent Employment

More than 10,000 permanent posts have been created as part of the Government’s commitment to addressing the issue of contract employment in the public service. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, while addressing the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s 105th annual general meeting at Jacisera Park in St. Andrew on Thursday...
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Postmaster-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post), Lincoln Allen, says the entity is remaining steadfast in its drive to revolutionise the country’s postal service landscape.
Technology

CEO Says Jamaica Post Remains Steadfast In Drive To Revolutionise Services

Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post), Lincoln Allen, says the entity remains steadfast in its drive to revolutionise the country’s postal service landscape. “It is our intention to automate, and make more efficient and accessible, our traditional services such as Registered mail, parcel service, pension and PATH service,” Mr. Allen said,...
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Salt Marsh mangrove in Falmouth, Trelawny.
Environment

NEPA Calls On Jamaicans To Consider Ways To Help Safeguard The Natural Environment

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is calling on Jamaicans to consider the ways in which they can help to safeguard the country’s natural environment and ecosystems. The call comes as NEPA gears up to observe National Environment Awareness Week 2024 from June 1 to 7, under the locally adopted theme ‘Accelerating Ecosystem Restoration – A Call to Action’....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths, on his arrival at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew on May 30, for the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting. At right is 1st Vice President, JCSA, Clarence Frater.
National Security

Government Will Continue To Make Strategic Investments In National Security

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will continue to make strategic investments in the country’s national security. Addressing the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park in St. Andrew, on May 30, he said these investments have resulted in a reduction in murder and major crimes. Mr. Holness informed that investments...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme launch on Thursday (May 30) at the Corporation’s Chambers in Montego Bay.
Climate ChangeCommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

$7.5-Million Youth Climate Action Fund Launched in Mo’bay

The St. James Municipal Corporation has launched the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme, a $7.5-million initiative aimed at promoting climate solutions in Montego Bay through youth engagement. This innovative programme is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (BCPI) at Johns Hopkins University, USA. It will provide grants...
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