Latest

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

JIPO Helps Foster Growth and Effectiveness of CMOs

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and effectiveness of Collective Management Organisations (CMOs), which are vital to the protection and management of intellectual property rights for creative individuals. Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, JIPO,...

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses the media launch of the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in St. Andrew, on October 23.

JFB to Install Smoke Detectors in Several Homes

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Martin Henry; Senior Lecturer, University of Technology Jamaica (UTech), Dr. Nadine Maitland; and Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, during the media launch for the JFB’s Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week. The launch was held at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 23). The week is being observed from October 27 to November 3 under the theme ‘Embracing Digital Innovation to Improve Fire Safety’.

JFB Members Urged to Exercise Safeguards While On Duty

Clinical Coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray.

Herbal Medicines Not a Cure for Breast Cancer – Dr. Fray

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (fourth right), cuts the ribbon to officially open Centerfield’s location in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (October 22). He is joined by staff and executives of the company.

BPO Employees Urged to Strive for Excellence

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

2 years ago Health & Wellness

LFJ Encourages Broadscale Support for Persons Living with Lupus

The public is being encouraged to support individuals living with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease which affects thousands of Jamaicans. This urging comes from Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) President, and Rheumatologist, Dr. Désirée Tulloch-Reid. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (October 22), Dr. Tulloch-Reid informed that support from family, friends and the wider community...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Deputy Commissioner, Sean Martin (left), and Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, address a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Engaging in Community Interactions During Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week

Fire stations islandwide will be taking the message of safety directly to citizens during the upcoming Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, from October 27 to November 2. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston, JFB Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, said to commemorate the Week, being observed under the theme ‘Embracing...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, October 23.

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

JIPO Executive Director Calls for More Support for CMOs

Executive Director at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, is urging the public, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to enhance their support for Collective Management Organisations (CMOs). These include the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP), Jamaica Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY), and the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS). During a JIS ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency’s head...

2 years ago Health & Wellness

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 at the forefront of raising awareness, providing support and advocating for better healthcare for lupus patients as a volunteer-run, member-based,...

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

2 years ago National Security and PeaceParliament

Agriculture Minister Reporting Improved Outcomes from Efforts to Combat Praedial Larceny

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is reporting improvements in the response to praedial larceny since the start of the year. In a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22), Mr. Green said the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been actively working to reduce agricultural produce crimes. “This...

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.

2 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Security Forces Have Dismantled Many Gangs – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the security forces have made significant inroads in dismantling many gangs. “We started out with almost 600 gangs, and we have eroded them down to 150 active gangs, and we keep eroding them,” he said. Dr. Holness was addressing journalists during his visit to Pleasant Heights, Rockfort, in Kingston, on Tuesday...

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.

2 years ago National Honours and Awards

PHOTOS: National Civil Honours and Awards Celebratory Luncheon

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.