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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew, on May 30.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew, on May 30.

Government Remains Committed to Constitutional Reform

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains optimistic about the prospects for Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. While noting that the process has not gone as he had expected, in relation to...
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers remarks at the opening ceremony for World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Youth Forum and Exhibition held at Pembroke Hall Primary School in Kingston on Friday (May 31).
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers remarks at the opening ceremony for World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Youth Forum and Exhibition held at Pembroke Hall Primary School in Kingston on Friday (May 31).

Students Urged to Steer Clear of Tobacco
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

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Westmoreland Agricultural Show Committee Chairman, Pius Lacan.
Agriculture

JAS Invites Jamaicans To Attend Westmoreland Agricultural Show June 2

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) is inviting persons to attend the Westmoreland Agricultural Show on Sunday, June 2, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Bay Road Sports Complex, Bay Road, Little London, in the parish. Westmoreland Agricultural Show Committee Chairman,  Pius Lacan, told JIS News that  patrons can expect several agricultural and industrial displays by...
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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).
Technology

Senate Approves Five Regulations To Facilitate NIDS Rollout

The Senate has approved five National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Regulations, which will facilitate the rollout of the national identification system (NIDS). 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, piloted the measures through the Upper House on Friday (May 31). She...
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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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