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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), highlights a point while addressing the virtual launch of the National Spatial Planning Information Technology (NSPIT) platform on Wednesday (July 21). Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Alwin Hayles. The web-based platform will provide reliable, accurate and updated data to inform government’s decisions on planning and development.

Government Using IT For Better Physical Planning

The Government’s capacity to make better planning and development decisions will be improved with the launch of the National Spatial Planning Information Technology (NSPIT) platform. The NSPIT will provide reliable, accurate and updated data on distribution of people and activities....

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to Jamaica, Gina Guillén Grillo, at the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries that was held virtually on Wednesday (July 21).

Jamaica And Costa Rica Mark 50 Years Of Diplomatic Relations

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson (left); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), display tablets during a handover ceremony at the Education Ministry's National Heroes Circle location in Kingston on Wednesday (July 21). Over 1,400 tablets and laptops were donated by the Consul General, for distribution to needy students across the island.

Consul General In New York Hands Over Computers

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Prime Minister,, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on July 21.

Cabinet Subcommittee To Review COVID-19 Situation

Sub-Officer in charge of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC), Detective Inspector Kemisha Gordon addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday (July 20).

5 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Going After Parents Who Traffick Children

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be going after parents and guardians involved in the trafficking of their children. Sub-Officer in charge of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC), Detective Inspector Kemisha Gordon, said there is “a troubling trend” regarding children who report to have been trafficked since the start of 2021. “Last...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz addresses the House of Representatives on July 20.

5 years ago Information

House Approves Emoluments, Terms And Conditions Of Service For Information Commissioner

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 20) approved, by Resolution, the emoluments and the terms and conditions of service for the Information Commissioner to be appointed pursuant to the Data Protection Act, 2020. Piloting the Resolution, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that in November 2020, the Ministry sought and received the recommendation of the...

Principal of the Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, Keron King.

5 years ago Education

Little Bay Community Celebrating PEP Success

Principal of the Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, Keron King, says students who sat the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations performed well, as more than 80 per cent received passes for a school of their choice. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. King stated that the passes are a success for the community of Little Bay,...

Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch for the St. James Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Yvonne Whyte-Powell (seated), engages with a participant in the 2019 Literacy Summer Camp held at the Salt Spring Primary and Infant School in St. James. (File Photo)

5 years ago Youth

Salt Spring Literacy Summer Camp Begins July 26

Preparations are in high gear for this year’s staging of the annual Salt Spring Literacy Summer camp, which is being spearheaded by the St. James Police Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB). Some 100 children between the ages of six and 17 years are expected to benefit from the camp, which will include virtual classes and field trips. The camp...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on July 20.

5 years ago National Security and Peace

ZOSOs Extended

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, West Kingston; Mount Salem and Norwood in St. James; Greenwich Town and August Town in St. Andrew, have been extended for a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 20) approved five Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security,...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), looks at something being pointed out by Acting Senior Deputy Superintendent in charge of the Black River Fire Station, Oneil Henry (left), during a tour of the Black River Fire Station renovation project on July 16. At right is Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster.

5 years ago Local Government

Phase-One Renovation Of Black River Fire Station Completed

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that work has been completed on phase one of the $60-million renovation of the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth. "The first phase includes building a perimeter fence, expanding the capacity of the drain and building a new facility to house fire trucks,” he said, during a tour of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 20)

5 years ago NIDS

House Approves Report Of Joint Select Committee On NIDS

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 20) approved the Report of the Joint Select Committee on the National Identification and Registration Act, 2020. This legislation makes provision for a voluntary and secure national identification system (NIDS) for Jamaica. The initially proposed legislation was withdrawn and the National Identification and Registration Act, 2021, which incorporates the recommendations proposed by the...