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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Chris Tufton, addresses the opening ceremony of the 53rd national convention of the Jamaica Dental Association (JDA), held on February 17 at the Hilton Rose Hall resort in Montego Bay, St. James.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Chris Tufton, addresses the opening ceremony of the 53rd national convention of the Jamaica Dental Association (JDA), held on February 17 at the Hilton Rose Hall resort in Montego Bay, St. James.

Health Ministry to Intensify Dental Sealant Programme

The Ministry of Health will be intensifying its programme in primary schools, aimed at reducing dental cavities in children. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, said that come March, the dental sealant programme will be focused on students preparing for...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents the symbolic Yellow Helmet to Best Recruit, Most Discipline Recruit and Valedictorian, Jordan Wint (left), at the graduation ceremony for new fire fighters, at the Iona High School in Tower Isle, St. Mary, on February 4. At centre is Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Raymond Spencer.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents the symbolic Yellow Helmet to Best Recruit, Most Discipline Recruit and Valedictorian, Jordan Wint (left), at the graduation ceremony for new fire fighters, at the Iona High School in Tower Isle, St. Mary, on February 4. At centre is Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Raymond Spencer.

Emergency Medical Service to be Expanded
President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (left); Communications Manager at JAMPRO, Keneshia Nooks (second left), and Director of Zierlich International, Dainty Powell, listen to an address at the launch of Zierlich International Dialysis Centre at the GWest Medical Complex in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 2.
President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (left); Communications Manager at JAMPRO, Keneshia Nooks (second left), and Director of Zierlich International, Dainty Powell, listen to an address at the launch of Zierlich International Dialysis Centre at the GWest Medical Complex in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 2.

JAMPRO Head says Jamaica is Ready for Health and Wellness Tourism
Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte. (FILE)
Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte. (FILE)

Attorney General Says Mo-Bay Remains a Hub for Economic Activities
Senior Director for TVET Development and Support System, at HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Marcia Rowe-Amonde (left), speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 3. Listening keenly from right are: President of Junior Achievement Jamaica, Alphie Mullings-Aiken and Senior Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Unit, in the Ministry of Education, Lisetha Adams.
Senior Director for TVET Development and Support System, at HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Marcia Rowe-Amonde (left), speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 3. Listening keenly from right are: President of Junior Achievement Jamaica, Alphie Mullings-Aiken and Senior Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Unit, in the Ministry of Education, Lisetha Adams.

Thousands of Students to Take Part in National Careers Week

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Budget 2017/2018Environment

$250 Million to Purchase Garbage Trucks

The Government has allocated $250 million towards the acquisition of garbage trucks to increase the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) fleet. Details are provided in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project, which is being implemented by the NSWMA, aims to increase the fleet of trucks for garbage collection at the NSWMA and...
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Education

Education Minister says NSC better for Students

The new National Standard Curriculum (NSC), will better prepare students for high academic achievements, says Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. Speaking at a recent media conference, held at the offices of the Overseas Examination Commission, in St. Andrew, the Minister said the system is a sound initiative to help students in their quest for...
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Budget 2017/2018Works / Construction

Essex Valley Irrigation Programme gets $70 Million

The Government has allocated $70 million to the Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme, which aims to assist in the achievement of food security and the modernisation of the agricultural sector. This is contained in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditures now before the House of Representatives. The objectives of this project, being implemented by the Ministry of Economic Growth and...
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Budget 2017/2018Environment

$3 Million Set Aside to Monitor Rehabilitation of Palisadoes Mangroves

The Government has allocated $3 million for the continued monitoring of the rehabilitation of mangroves along the Palisadoes strip in Kingston. The allocation, which has been made in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, will complete works on the Palisadoes Shoreline and Road project. The overall objective of the project is to protect the integrity...
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Chairman of the Southeast Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Wayne Chen (second left), looks at the directional sign to the Pathology Lab that will be built in Mandeville soon. It was launched on February 3. The Lions of Club of Mandeville is spearheading the project.
Health & Wellness

SRHA to get Pathology Lab

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) will soon have its own pathology laboratory. The laboratory, which is the brainchild of the Lions Club of Mandeville, was launched at Caledonia Road in Mandeville on February 3. It will be constructed on the property that adjoins the Mandeville Regional Hospital, which was previously occupied by the now defunct Public Works Department. When...
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Sport

Grange: Government Making Major Investments in Sport Development

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says her Ministry is investing significant sums in building out and improving sports infrastructure across the country. “Since 2016 we have invested over $121 million in sport infrastructure development in schools and communities and we are committed to continue this work,” Minister Grange said. The Minister noted that incorporating...
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Participants at the USAID clean energy training workshop, held recently at the Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay, St. James.
Tourism

Hotel Managers Pleased with Clean Energy Workshop

Members of the hospitality sector in western Jamaica say the recently staged energy-efficiency training workshop for players in the industry will greatly assist them in their push towards reducing operational costs. Speaking to JIS News following the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored workshop at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, the participants, which included...
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