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Students of the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Nursing attend the striping ceremony held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Action Centre in St. James on Friday (February 14).
Students of the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Nursing attend the striping ceremony held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Action Centre in St. James on Friday (February 14).

Dr. Tufton Urges Nurses To Serve With Compassion

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging nurses to show compassion in caring for patients. He advised them against continuing in the profession if they do not love what they do. “If you don’t love...
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, converses with Dr. Tamika Henry of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) at the launch of a Dengue Response Programme for the parish at Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios on February 14.
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, converses with Dr. Tamika Henry of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) at the launch of a Dengue Response Programme for the parish at Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios on February 14.

St. Ann Municipal Corporation Launches $10-Million Dengue Response Programme
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Appointment to new Cabinet Minister, Senator Matthew Samuda, at the swearing-in ceremony at King
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Appointment to new Cabinet Minister, Senator Matthew Samuda, at the swearing-in ceremony at King's House on Monday (February 17).

Senator Matthew Samuda Sworn In As Cabinet Minister
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), speaks with residents of the Myersville, St. Elizabeth during a tour of the community on Thursday ( February 13). Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart’s $40 million compensation package, which will benefit 10 communities that surround the refinery’s plant, was discussed with residents during the tour.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), speaks with residents of the Myersville, St. Elizabeth during a tour of the community on Thursday ( February 13). Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart’s $40 million compensation package, which will benefit 10 communities that surround the refinery’s plant, was discussed with residents during the tour.

$40 Million Compensation For Residents Affected By JISCO/Alpart Mud Lake
Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, makes a point during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (December 11).
Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, makes a point during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (December 11).

CAC Secured $20.5 Million For Aggrieved Consumers Last Year

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Budget 2020/2021National Security

Jamaica Defence Force’s Border Security Capabilities Being Bolstered

The Government has allocated $2.8 billion to boost the Jamaica Defence Force’s ability to monitor and safeguard the country’s borders. As outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the project aims to procure radar, marine offshore patrol vessels, cameras, software, hardware and other equipment. The money will go towards completing the acquisition of equipment...
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Budget 2020/2021National Security

Jamaica Defence Force To Get More Aircraft

The Government will be spending $3.03 billion in the new fiscal year to conclude the procurement of aircraft for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). This is outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The Estimates were tabled in the House of Representatives on February 11 by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr....
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Sport

Japanese City To Host Jamaica’s Olympic Teams

The Japanese government will be hosting training camps for Jamaica’s Olympic and Paralympic teams ahead to the 2020 Games in Tokyo. This was announced by Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, at a National Day Reception held on Wednesday (February 12) at his residence in St. Andrew. Ambassador Yamazaki said the teams, including officials from the Jamaica...
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), emphasises a point during a press conference held at Jamaica House on Friday (February 14), to outline Cabinet’s approval of the Greater Benard Lodge Development Plan. Listening (from left) are: Managing Director of Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings, Peter Shoucair; Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Peter Clarke; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Portmore To Benefit From Infrastructure Upgrading

The community of Portmore in St. Catherine will benefit from significant infrastructure improvement under the Greater Bernard Lodge Development Plan. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure at a press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (Feb.14), to outline Cabinet’s approval of the revised Plan. He said that the...
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Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Enforcement and Monitoring, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (left), explains the importance of monitoring special economic zones (SEZs) during a recent sensitisation session, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in Kingston. At right Senior Director, Business Partner Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant.
Industry

Business Aftercare Services For SEZ Operators

The Jamaica Special Economic Zones Authority (JSEZA) is providing business aftercare services for entities operating in special economic zones (SEZ). Senior Director for Business Partner Support Services, Licia Grant, said that the initiative was born out of the JSEZA business acceleration centre and is aimed at providing entities with the necessary support to grow. She said that queries and complaints...
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Senior Education Officer and Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Marlon Williams.
Culture

Jamaica Day To Celebrate Icons In Arts, Agriculture And Technology

Schools across the island will celebrate the country’s outstanding achievers in the arts, agriculture and technology on Jamaica Day 2020. The day will be observed on Friday (February 21) under the theme: ‘Celebrating Jamaica…highlighting our Icons in the Arts, Agriculture and Technological Innovations.’ Senior Education Officer and Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee, Marlon Williams, told JIS News that...
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Mountainside Primary School student, Natallia Samuels (podium), leads her team in debate against Pedro Plains Primary in the finals of the inaugural South West Primary School Debate Competition at the Black River Parish Library in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (February 13). Mountainside Primary School won the competition.
EducationYouth

Mountainside Primary Wins Inaugural Debate Competition

Mountainside Primary School in St. Elizabeth took top honours in the inaugural staging of the South West Primary School Debate Competition. The finals of the contest, organised by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries and the Social Development Commission (SDC), took place at the Black River Parish Library on Thursday (February 13), where Mountainside Primary faced off against...
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