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National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) personnel give a demonstration during a National Solid Waste Day exposition at Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on June 6.
National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) personnel give a demonstration during a National Solid Waste Day exposition at Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on June 6.

MPM Operations Manager Says Early Waste Management Education Vital for A Cleaner Jamaica

Jamaica’s future will be cleaner if children are taught proper solid waste management practices from an early age, says Regional Operations Manager at MPM Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones. Speaking with JIS News during a National Solid Waste Day exposition...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the launch of Road Safety Month 2025, at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station, in Kingston, on June 4.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the launch of Road Safety Month 2025, at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station, in Kingston, on June 4.

New Rural School Bus System Should Reduce Road Fatalities Involving Children – Transport Minister
The Herbert Morrison Technical High School band performs during the handover ceremony for high-end studio equipment donated by International disc jockey, Tayari McIntosh, more widely recognised as “DJ Trauma”, on June 5.
The Herbert Morrison Technical High School band performs during the handover ceremony for high-end studio equipment donated by International disc jockey, Tayari McIntosh, more widely recognised as “DJ Trauma”, on June 5.

School In St. James Receives Studio Equipment from DJ
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI), Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle (centre), participates in the official handover of laptop computers to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) by Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Limited, Andrew Lee. At right is the Director General of the JLS, Maureen Thompson. The handover ceremony was held on Monday, June 2, at the MOESYI.
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI), Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle (centre), participates in the official handover of laptop computers to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) by Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Limited, Andrew Lee. At right is the Director General of the JLS, Maureen Thompson. The handover ceremony was held on Monday, June 2, at the MOESYI.

JLS Gets Additional 200 Laptops from e-Learning Jamaica Ltd.
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues to reiterate the need for students to reduce sugar consumption.
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues to reiterate the need for students to reduce sugar consumption.

Schools Reminded to Adhere to Guidelines for Beverages

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre, head table), engages in discussion with members of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 3). Pictured (from left) are Principal at St. Hugh’s Preparatory, Sasha Wright; Director, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Susan Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; JISA President, Tamar McKenzie; and Registrar, Independent Schools
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PHOTOS: JISA Members Call on Education Minister

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre, head table), engages in discussion with members of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 3). Pictured (from left) are Principal at St. Hugh’s Preparatory, Sasha Wright; Director, Liberty Academy at...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron, makes a presentation during a recent town hall at the Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary.
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Coconut Industry Board Targeting Youth for Knowledge Transfer

With the average age of the Jamaican coconut farmer being 65 years, the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) says it is on a mission to get more young people involved in the sector. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaun Cameron, who spoke to JIS News following a recent town hall in St. Mary, said the board wants to revitalise the tradition of...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, head table), addresses students from Boston College, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Monday (June 2).  She is joined by (from left, head table) Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Director, Montserrat Coalition at Boston College, Fr. Michael Davidson (right), who led the delegation.
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PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets with Delegation from Boston College

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, head table), addresses students from Boston College, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Monday (June 2).  She is joined by (from left, head table) Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Director, Montserrat Coalition...
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A wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables are on display at the Hanover Agricultural Show held at Watson Taylor Park in Lucea, Friday, May 30.
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Youth in Agriculture Policy Advanced

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing the development of the Youth in Agriculture Policy and aims to finalise the document to the white paper stage by the end of the current quarter. The white paper signifies the clear intention of the Government to enact the policy. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole, made the disclosure...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE) 2024 ceremony held on Saturday (May 31) on the lawns of Jamaica House.
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43 Young Jamaicans Honoured with PM’s Youth Awards

The outstanding work and achievements of Jamaican youth were on display on Saturday (May 31) as 43 individuals and groups were presented with the 2024 Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE). Held on the Jamaica House lawns, the ceremony awarded young people in the categories of Academics, Agriculture and Agro-Processing, Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship/Social Entrepreneurship, Environmental Protection, Innovation...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), with Vice President, Information and Communications Technology and Operations, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Dr. Audley Darmand, (left); and President of UCC, Professor Colin Gyles, at the recent launch of the UCC Doctoral Programmes, at the University’s main Campus, 17 Worthington Avenue in Kingston.
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UCC Launches Two Doctoral Programmes

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) now offers two innovative doctoral programmes, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and the Doctor of Professional Practice (DProf), aimed at shaping the future of Jamaica’s workforce and driving the nation’s economic development. The official launch of the programmes was held on May 28 at the UCC Main Campus, 17 Worthington Avenue in...
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Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring at the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Andrew Beaumont (background right), with Principal of St. Paul
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PHOTOS: PCOA Distributes Colouring Books to Early Childhood Institutions

Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring at the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Andrew Beaumont (background right), with Principal of St. Paul's United Infant School, Nicholas Johnson (background left), share a photo opportunity with students from the institution on Career Day, May 28. Occasion was the presentation of 20 colouring books from the PCOA to the neighbouring institution as part of...
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