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HEART/NSTA Trust Enhances National TVET System
The HEART/NSTA Trust has made a significant advancement in the national technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system, with the integration of cyber-physical components into various programmes. Sharing details on this, the Trust’s Director for Training Infrastructure Development, Dwayne...
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‘Agrofest 2024’ Promises Fun for the Entire Family
Kingston and St. Andrew ‘Agrofest 2024’ promises to be a fun-filled event with several entertaining activities for the entire family, while showcasing the best of agriculture in the Corporate Area. The event, being staged by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) will take place on Saturday, May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,...
![Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the extended runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday [May 2]. Joining him (from left) are Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica [AAJ], Mark Hart; AAJ President & Chief Executive Officer, Audley Deidrick; Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe; Custos of St James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon; Opposition Spokesperson on Housing, Transportation, and Works, Mikael Phillips; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer](https://jis.gov.jm/media/2024/05/IMG-20240504-WA0003-325x220.jpg?v=1714956112)
SIA Runway Extension a Boost for Tourism, Trade
The Sangster International Airport (SIA) runway extension is being hailed as a major milestone for Jamaica's aviation sector, enhancing safety and security, while boosting tourism and trade by attracting more flights, passengers and increased cargo flows. The extension, which forms part of a US$70 million upgrading programme at the Montego Bay-based airport, has increased the takeoff range from 2662 meters...
Men Among Those Less Likely to Stick to Hypertension Medication
A study on adherence to taking medication in hypertensive patients, has found that men are among those less likely to stick to their medication regimen. Low adherence was also found among unmarried persons, the unemployed, smokers and persons below the age of 60. The award-winning study titled: ‘Influence of Health Systems on Hypertensive Patients’ Self-Reported Medication Adherence in Jamaica and...
Consultations Begin on $40-Billion Road Improvement Project under SPARK
Consultations with community members have started for the Government’s $40-billion road improvement project, under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) programme. The first in the series of SPARK programme town hall meetings was held at the Edith Dalton James High School in Duhaney Park, St. Andrew, on May 2. The meeting provided an opportunity for...
Jamaica and Guyana Sign Mutual Cooperation MOU
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Jamaica and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana for mutual cooperation in state media, mass communication and public affairs. The MOU was inked by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, and Guyana’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister...
Minister Morgan Calls for CARICOM Information Ministers Forum
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says there is need for a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) information ministers forum. He said that the grouping would function in a similar manner as the CARICOM forum of foreign ministers, which meets to discuss regional foreign policy and community governance matters. “[This is]...