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Former Deputy Matron of Kingston Public Hospital Lilian Bent-Miller (left), receives a trophy from a member of the Friends of Kingston Public Hospital in 1999 for long and dedicated service in the field of nursing.

Former Deputy Matron to Receive National Award

Former Deputy Matron of the Kingston Public Hospital, Lilian Lucella Bent-Miller, is grateful to be honoured for her outstanding performance in the field of nursing. She will receive the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer at the National...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), displays one of 60 tablet computers donated to students in Trelawny Northern, at a vaccination blitz held at the Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium, on Thursday (September 23). Sharing in the Moment is Member of Parliament for the constituency, Tova Hamilton (left).

Prime Minister Hands over Tablets in Trelawny

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.

Just One Number to Call for Parenting Support

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Caption: Poster displaying the Police Civilian Oversight Authority for the Area 4 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) competition. — TOPS_JCF_AREA4_ 200x200_SEPT2021 (1) Caption: Poster displaying the Police Civilian Oversight Authority for the Area 4 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) competition.

Customer Service Satisfaction Survey Launched in Area 4 Police Division

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) greets Managing Director of Bundah and Sons Construction Ltd, André Bundah, at the contract signing ceremony for the Crooked River, Annotto Bay Hurricane Sandy Relocation Project, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston, today (September 24).

Third Phase of Annotto Bay Relocation Project to Begin

Senior Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright, who is part of the overseas delegation led by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. They are meeting with key stakeholders, which include major airline partners and cruise executives, in the United States and Canada.

5 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Meets with Key Partners Abroad

With an increase in visitor arrivals and revenue both critical to Jamaica’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is currently overseas having key meetings with major investors and sector players. The Minister, who left the island on September 22, along with a delegation from the Ministry of Tourism, which includes Director of Tourism, Donovan White; Chairman of...

5 years ago EducationFinance & Public Service

Ministry Committed to Educating Persons about Financial Inclusion

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service remains committed to informing Jamaicans about the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS). The strategy, which was developed in 2017, articulates the Government’s drive to create an enabling environment that makes it easier for Jamaicans to save, invest and do business. The goal of the NFIS is to create the conditions under which...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking during a virtual press conference hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information on August 19.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Vaccinations for the General Public to Resume on August 25

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations for the general population will resume on Wednesday (August 25). This, after breaking for the four-day vaccination blitz for children, 12-18 years, which commenced on Saturday (August 21) and concludes on Tuesday (August 24). He made the announcement during a virtual press conference hosted by the...

5 years ago CoronavirusPrime Minister

PHOTOS: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness & Mrs. Juliet Holness Accompany Sons to Children’s COVID-19 Vaccination Blitz

Principal of Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, Keron King, points to the institution’s recently constructed water tank.

5 years ago EducationYouth

Laundromat to Be Established at Little Bay Primary and Infant School

A laundromat is to be established at Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland to assist students in washing their uniforms and other articles of clothing. This is being done against the background of water challenges impacting the community. Principal, Keron King, told JIS News that the facility is being funded by longstanding donor partner, the UZAZI Foundation, which...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 update for Thursday, August 5, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 326 54,165 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 177 30,326 Males 149 23836 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 78 days to 99 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 13 2,838 Hanover 12 1,554 KSA 67 14,838 Manchester 55 3,371 Portland 0 1,620 St. Ann 31 3,718 St. Catherine 51...

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Advisory for Hurricane Preparation

Contact: Public Relations & Communications at 876-633-8174 Like and follow us: www.facebook.com/themohgovjm; https://twitter.com/themohwgovjm; https://instagram.com/themohgovjm Visit our website: https://www.moh.gov.jm/ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that as you continue to prepare for the impending inclement weather condition/tropical storm/hurricane, the following precautions should be taken regarding food and water safety, persons...