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He tells JIS News that in preparing for earthquakes “there are four areas that we must get right. One is land management, the other is how we build to manage seismic hazard, third is public education and sensitsation about earthquakes and last, individual response during an earthquake”.

Earthquake Preparations Major Component of Disaster Management

Earthquakes and tsunamis are an ever-present threat to Jamaica. The country’s location on multiple geological faults subjects it to up to an average of 200 earthquakes per year. This natural disposition, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Director...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Gov’t Will Continue to Boost Investment in Education

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses today's (October 19) sitting of the Senate. At left is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Senate Approves Extension of State of Public Emergency in St. James

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left); and Head of the Push Start Foundation, Beverly Nichols (fourth left), participate in the breaking of ground for the US$-million expansion and upgade of the Chapelton Community Hospital in Clarendon on Thursday (October 18). Others (from left) are: State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Winston Maragh; Member of Parliament for North Central Clarendon, Hon. Pearnel Charles Sr.; and Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Wayne Chen.

Chapelton Hospital to Be Upgraded

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith addresses the Tourism Action Club Forum on 'Tourism and the Digital Transformation' on Thursday (September 27) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Students Participate in World Tourism Day Forum

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett.

8 years ago EnvironmentWater

More than 400 Overseas Delegates for Caribbean Water and Wastewater Conference

More than 400 overseas participants from the Caribbean, United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, are expected in the island for the 27th Caribbean Water and Wastewater Conference. The event will be held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay from October 8 to 12. Dubbed ‘Climate Resilience, Innovation and Partnership for Sustainable Water and Waste...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre) presents a plaque to Dr. Owen James (left) at the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons’ (CCRP) Living Legacy Awards ceremony held on Friday (September 28) at the Mona Visitors Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. Sharing the moment is founder and executive chairperson of CCRP, Jean Lowrie- Chin. The annual CCRP Living Legacy Awards recognise senior citizens, 55 years or older, who have contributed to the growth and development of the country.

8 years ago DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

NIS Contribution Mandatory for Employed Jamaicans

Employers, workers and self-employed persons are being reminded to contribute to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) as required by law. The call was made by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, at the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons’ (CCRP) 2018 Living Legacy Awards luncheon held on Friday (September 28), at the Mona Visitors Lodge, University of the...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, address a JIS Think Tank on September 26.

8 years ago Justice

Work Advancing on Justice Centres

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is making significant progress in the establishment of justice centres in all 14 parishes. The Minster, who was addressing a JIS Think Tank on September 26, said that five facilities have already opened in Portland, St. Ann, Trelawny, Westmoreland and St. Mary. Work is slated to commence soon on centres in...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent meeting with nutritionists and dieticians from hospitals and health departments across the island, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Nutritionists and Dieticians Urged to Become Healthy Eating Advocates

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has called on nutritionists and dieticians in the public health service to become advocates for healthy eating, as a critical component in addressing the problem of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Jamaica. “You are charged and challenged with providing the technical advice linked to better consumption habits, diet and balance and you have...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), looks through his notes during Friday’s (Sept. 28) sitting of the Upper House. At left is Government Senator Ransford Braham.

8 years ago SenateTransport

Senate Passes Transport Authority Validation and Indemnity Act

The Transport Authority (Validation and Indemnity) Act, 2016, which seeks to validate and confirm the activities of the Authority, was passed in the Senate on Friday (Sept. 28). The legislation protects the Transport Authority and every person acting on behalf of the Government from any legal action arising from the imposition and collection of fees between December 1, 1989 and...

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner (right), listens to Allman Town resident, Sylvia Rowe (left), at a justice fair in the community on September 28, 2018. At centre is Legal Consultant, Shara-Kay Dacres-Moore.

8 years ago Justice

Legal Aid Council Hosts Justice Fair in Allman Town

As part of its outreach efforts to ensure that Jamaicans in various communities across the island have access to legal services and information, the Legal Aid Council hosted another justice fair, today (September 28), in Allman Town, Kingston. Several government agencies were on hand to render crucial services to residents, including departments in the Justice Ministry, such as the Criminal,...

8 years ago IndustryYouth

Industry Minister Calls on More Young People to Offer Innovative Ideas

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is calling on more youth in Jamaica to offer innovative ideas and creativity that will aid the nation with economic growth. Speaking at the Optimist Club of Kingston Meeting on Thursday (September 27), at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica in St. Andrew, the Minister said youth account for...