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Managing Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer (centre), addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. With her are (from left) Acting Director, Employment and Career Services, HEART, Rayharna Wright and Director, National Training, HEART, Kenesha Campbell.

HEART Hosts ‘Get Hired’ Event October 30

The HEART Trust/NTA will host its inaugural ‘Get Hired’ event on October 30, one of several initiatives that the institution is implementing to provide training and employment for young people. Speaking with JIS News recently, Acting Director, Employment and Career...

Managing Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer (centre), addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. With Dr. Dyer (from left) are Acting Director, Employment and Career Services at the Trust, Rayharna Wright; and Director, National Training, HEART Trust/NTA, Kenesha Campbell.

HEART Reports Increase In Persons Accessing Training Since Merger

The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister addressing the ground-breaking ceremony for the Cari-Med Group Distribution Centre in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine.

Government Committed to Fiscal Responsibility

The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister speaking at the 74th United Nations General Assembly, UNGA in New York.

PHOTOS: PM Holness Speaking at the 74th United Nations General Assembly, UNGA

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 10.

Master Drainage Plan Completed for the Entire Island

7 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government Continues with Master Plan for Bernard Lodge

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government will address the concerns raised by stakeholders on the proposed integrated development of the Bernard Lodge Area. The Prime Minister says the Government is committed to the sustainability of the environment. He says the present issues at Bernard Lodge include an illegal sand mine, illegal dumping, irregular settlement, cannot continue unabated. On Wednesday...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), highlights a point while fielding questions from media personnel during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5). The press conference was held to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also shared details on relief for the Bahamas after the passage of Hurricane Dorian. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

7 years ago Disaster ReliefOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterWeather and Climate Change

DART Heads to The Bahamas

The first contingent of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) has been dispatched to the Bahamas following the passage of hurricane Dorian. The Government of Jamaica will provide support to the Government of the Bahamas by way of the deployment of the Jamaica Defence Force soldiers from DART. The first group left the island today (September 5). Speaking at a...

7 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterTribute

Jamaica Has Lost Another Great Public Servant

It is with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of former Member of Parliament for Clarendon Northern, Attorney-at-law Lawrence ‘Laurie’ Broderick. Laurie died earlier today. In 2007, Laurie created a political feat, by winning the Clarendon North seat for the first time in 18 years. He made good contributions to our Parliament and country as Member of Parliament...

Satellite View of Hurricane Dorian over The Bahamas

7 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterWeather and Climate Change

Disaster Response Team Primed and Ready to Assist Bahamas – PM Holness

Jamaica has mobilised the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to be dispatched to assist the hurricane-ravaged, neighbouring islands of the Bahamas. Prime Minister Andrew Holness who has pledged to support the Bahamas in the wake of the disaster has placed the DART on standby to be on the ground in Abaco and Grand Bahama, the two worst-hit areas. Prime Minister...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

7 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterTribute

Jamaica has Lost a Business Giant – PM Holness

I offer my sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the Hon. Sameer Younis, OJ. Mr Younis, who died yesterday (September 1) was a business giant who served Jamaica with distinction. He worked tirelessly in the private sector to help build a better Jamaica. Indeed, as an entrepreneur for more than 50 years in Jamaica, Mr Younis helped...

7 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterTribute

Baugh: A Statesman, a True Gentleman of Jamaican

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today recognized the tremendous contribution of Dr. Kenneth Baugh to the development of Jamaica and hailed him as a true gentleman of Jamaican Politics. Dr. Kenneth Baugh OJ, transitioned this morning at home in Kingston. He was born on February 24, 1941, in Montego Bay, St. James. He attended the Springfield Primary School; Cornwall College and...

Speakers ,Judges, Finalists and Organizers of KingstOOn2019 Pitch Competition

7 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Local Studio Lands Deal with Sesame Workshop via KingstOOn Animation Festival

Local studio, Listen Mi Caribbean, recently landed a deal with Sesame Workshop (best known for Sesame Street) to produce a live action short film to be aired as part of Sesame Street’s Season 50. The linkage was made at the KingstOOn Animation Festival held earlier this year, where local film producers were invited to submit concepts and pitch to Sesame...