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Aerotel Focused on Modernising Air Navigation Services

By: Britney Stevens, May 29, 2024

Aeronautical Telecommunications Limited (Aerotel) will remain focused on providing critical technical support for aeronautical navigation services across Jamaica’s airspace over the medium-term. As outlined in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie makes his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).

Minister Mckenzie Urges Support for Fire Wardens Club in Schools

By: Shanna K. Salmon, May 29, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

Derelict Vehicles to Be Removed from the Streets Islandwide

By: Chris Patterson, May 29, 2024

Prime Minister 1 month ago PM Says No Favouritism or Corruption Will Be Tolerated in Distribution of Water
By: Chris Patterson
Parliament 1 month ago $24.8 Billion Water Resilience Programme for Western Jamaica
By: Chris Patterson
Foreign Affairs 1 month ago PHOTOS: House Speaker meets with Cuban Ambassador at Gordon House

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).

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Flood Hazard Early Warning System for Port Maria

Work will begin on the installation of a Flood Hazard Early Warning System for St. Mary’s capital, Port Maria, this year, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon....

By: Chris Patterson

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Senior Director in the Economic Planning and Research Division, James Stewart (left), addresses Tuesday’s (May 28) PIOJ quarterly briefing. With him is PIOJ Director of Modelling and Research, Hugh Morris.

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Economy Grew by Estimated 1.9 Per Cent During March 2024 Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 1.9 per cent during the January to March 2024 quarter. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly...

By: Judana Murphy

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during a floral tribute in honour of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (May 28). The event marked Mr. Seaga’s 94th birthday and the fifth anniversary of his passing.

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PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to the Most Hon. Edward Seaga

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during a floral tribute in honour of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at National Heroes...

Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN), University of Technology, Jamaica, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.

1 month ago Health & Wellness

Major Focus on Poison Prevention May 26-31

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica is observing Poison Prevention Week from May 26-31, under the theme: ‘Poison Connection - Linking Each Facet...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

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Restorative Justice White Paper to Be Tabled This Financial Year

The Restorative Justice Policy is being revised with the White Paper expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives during this financial year,. This, with a view to having...

By: Chris Patterson

Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (May 28). Listening (from left) are: Net Directors in charge of Donor and Partnership Management, Keisha Johnson, and Infrastructure Management, Christopher Wilson.

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NET Invested More Than $300m in Educational Programmes and Initiatives in 2023/24

The National Education Trust (NET) invested more than $300 million in various educational programmes and initiatives during fiscal year 2023/24. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at...

By: Judith A. Hunter

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Gavin Henry (seated, left), with members of the visiting team who performed 627 eye surgeries at the Manchester-based institution from May 25 to 27, and representatives from the Southern Regional Health Authority. Also seated (from second left) are: Matron Sadie Allen; Cataract Camp team leader, Dr. Nitin Shah; Chairman, Mind, Body and Soul Health Ministry, Hilary Morgan, and Eye Surgeon, Dr. Vipaul Prajapati.

1 month ago Health & Wellness

Hundreds of Free Cataract Surgeries Performed at Mandeville Regional Hospital

Approximately 627 free cataract surgeries were performed on patients at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester, from May 25 to 27, through the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA). The operations...

By: Barbara Ellington

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), looks on as Commercial Metering Manager at Miya Jamaica, Kemar Knight (second right), highlights the work being done in Newlands, St. Catherine, as part of the Portmore Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme. Councillor for the Southboro Division, Damara Lawson, and Country Manager for Miya Jamaica, Alvaro Ramalho, also look on. The occasion was a recent tour of the Portmore community to observe work in progress under the NRW Programme, which is being undertaken by NWC and Miya Jamaica.

1 month ago Economic Growth & Job CreationWater

Non-Revenue Water Programme Reaping Results in Portmore

The National Water Commission (NWC) has reduced water loss in Portmore from 70 to 40 per cent, while simultaneously increasing supply of the commodity to more residents in the St....

By: Garfield L. Angus

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Restorative Justice White Paper to Be Tabled This Financial Year

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