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Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) President, Dr. Désirée Tulloch-Reid, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (October 22).

Lupus Foundation of Jamaica Celebrating 40 Years of Service

The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of dedicated service to improving the lives of persons affected by lupus across the country Since its inception in 1984, the LFJ has been...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22).

Agriculture Minister Reporting Improved Outcomes from Efforts to Combat Praedial Larceny

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and members of the security forces are led by Superintendent of Police in charge of the Kingston Eastern Division, Tomielee Chambers (left), in the community of Pleasant Heights, Rockfort, in Kingston, on Tuesday (October 22). There was a mass shooting at a football match in the community on National Heroes Day (October 21), which resulted in the death of five persons.

Security Forces Have Dismantled Many Gangs – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Monday’s (October 21) National Civil Honours and Awards Celebratory Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was held to celebrate this year’s conferment of national honours and awards on Jamaicans during the investiture ceremony at King’s House on Monday, which was observed as National Heroes Day.

PHOTOS: National Civil Honours and Awards Celebratory Luncheon

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), speaks with Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Kingston Eastern Division, Superintendent Tomielee Chambers (fourth right), and other members of the security forces, during his visit to Pleasant Heights in Rockfort, Kingston, on Tuesday (October 22), in the aftermath of a mass shooting at a football match in the community on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 21. Among the officials accompanying Dr. Holness are Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), and Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (right).

Prime Minister, National Security Minister Condemn Mass Shooting in Rockfort

1 year ago AgricultureNational Security and Peace

JCF Commences Recruitment of Agricultural Wardens to Combat Praedial Larceny

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has commenced recruitment of agricultural wardens to combat praedial larceny islandwide. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22). The first recruitment drive was held on October 22 at Godfrey Stewart High School in Westmoreland and another is...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left, backrow), and Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left, seated), observe as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Olive Wilson Cross (second left, seated), Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited, Jack Craig (second right, seated), and President and Chief Executive Officer, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Fred Dermarker (right, seated), sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for advancing nuclear technologies adoption in Jamaica. The signing took place at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 22). Also observing are representatives from the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences ICENS), University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona; Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited, and the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica.

1 year ago Technology

Gov’t Signs MOU to Advance Nuclear Technologies Adoption in Jamaica

The Government, on Tuesday (October 22), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited for the advancement of nuclear technologies adoption in Jamaica. Addressing the signing ceremony at Jamaica House, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the partnership reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to diversify the country’s energy...

Head of the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, addresses the 10th staging of Black River Day in the parish on Friday, October 18.

1 year ago CommerceLocal GovernmentNational Security and Peace

Major Crimes Down by 32% in St. Elizabeth

The St. Elizabeth Police Division has seen a significant drop in major crimes, with the latest police statistics revealing a 32 per cent reduction from January to October 18, when compared to the previous year. Head of the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, said only 191 major crimes were recorded during this period, down from 282 in 2023....

President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) and Rheumatologist, Dr. Désirée Tulloch-Reid, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (October 22).

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Lupus Foundation of Jamaica Promoting Public Awareness

The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) is underscoring the critical importance of lupus awareness as part of the entity’s ongoing efforts to support those affected by the chronic autoimmune disease. Lupus, which affects an estimated five million people globally, including thousands of Jamaicans, often remains widely misunderstood, leading to delayed diagnosis and inadequate management. President of the LFJ and Rheumatologist,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right, standing), observes as Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD), Kevin Page (left, seated), and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Professor Densil Williams (right, seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding during Tuesday’s (October 22) launch of the UWI’s Fiscal Research Centre Project. The launch and signing took place at the UWI. Also observing the proceedings is Regional Economic Adviser for the Caribbean Country Department at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), David Rosenblatt.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Approves $200M Grant for UWI to Establish Fiscal Research Centre

The Government has approved a $200-million grant for the University of the West Indies (UWI) to facilitate the establishment of a Fiscal Research Centre. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, who indicated that the provision is “a special grant on top of the usual subvention of $200 million”, adding that...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated second left), shares a photo with the 13 awardees from St. James, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21 at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay.

1 year ago CultureLocal GovernmentNational Honours and Awards

Outstanding Persons from St. James Honoured

Thirteen outstanding individuals from St. James were honoured for their exceptional commitment and contributions across various sectors, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21. The event, hosted by the St. James Municipal Corporation in association with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), was held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay. Eight individuals...

District Officer for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Westmoreland Division, Norris Mitchell, speaking at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, recently.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Implores Citizens to Protect Fire Hydrants

District Officer for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Westmoreland Division, Norris Mitchell, is imploring citizens to take care of the parish’s fire hydrants, as they are critical to the JFB’s firefighting process. “Don't cover them up; see how best you can take care of them, especially the one that is near to your premises,” he said. Mr. Mitchell was addressing...