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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing representatives of the Montego Bay Red Cap Porters Association at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay on March 18.

Jamaica’s Tourism Product Best in the Caribbean – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism product is the best in the Caribbean and so the country has no need to fear the opening up of Cuba. “Look, we have the best product in the Caribbean, bar...

Head of the Modernization Initiatives and Strategic Projects Division of the Ministry of National Security, Dr. Canute Thompson (2nd left), exchanges warm greetings with Head of the Manchester Police Division, Superintendent Vendolyn Cameron-Powell (2nd right). Sharing the moment (from left) are: Senior Manager, Distance Learning, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Edward Shakes; Director, Business Development and Communication, MIND, Marlene Campbell; and Director, Government Relations and Economic Development, Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Garfield Green. Occasion was a policy forum on building safe communities, hosted by MIND, at its Mandeville campus in Manchester on March 18.

More CCTV Cameras for Mandeville and Montego Bay

State Minister for National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), speaks with Founder of the Brazil-based Fight For Peace (FFP) organisation, Luke Downey, during a forum on reducing youth violence held on March 17 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Communities Urged to Partner with Govt to Address Youth Violence

Director of Safety and Security in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Coleridge Minto, provides details about the ‘Drop, Cover, Hold’ (DCH) earthquake simulation exercise to be undertaken in 300 schools on March 22 and 23. Looking on is Programme Director, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas, Dr. Katherine Ellins. ASP Minto was addressing a recent Think Tank at the JIS’ head office in Kingston.

300 Schools to Stage Earthquake Drills

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Ministry to Assist SMEs

Students of Holy Childhood Preparatory jump for joy after sitting their final paper in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

10 years ago Education

Joy and Relief as Students Complete GSAT

Shouts of joy and laughter permeated the Skibo Avenue grounds of the Holy Childhood Preparatory School minutes after 1:30 Friday afternoon (March 18). The grade six students had just completed their final paper in the 2016 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). After months of hard work and preparation, with hundreds of hours of extra classes and private tutoring, and restriction...

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Take Action to Rid Surroundings of Mosquitoes – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, is imploring Jamaicans to take action to rid their surroundings of breeding sites for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika virus. “Too often, unfortunately, we assist in providing very fertile breeding ground for this mosquito. This means that we all have to take action,” he said. “Anything that creates the environment for...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Friday (March 18) to provide an update on the national Zika response. Others (from left) are: Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston De La Haye; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and PAHO/WHO Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Dr. Noreen Jack.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Ramps Up Zika Response

The Ministry of Health is conducting vector control and fever surveillance activities in three communities in which three new cases of the Zika Virus have been detected. The areas are Greater Portmore and Christian Meadows in St. Catherine, and Lyssons in St. Thomas. Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Friday (March 18), Portfolio Minister,...

10 years ago Culture

Change of Name for Bureau of Women’s Affairs

To refocus the work of the Bureau of Women’s Affairs (BWA), the Government will be changing its name to the Bureau of Gender Affairs. Making the announcement on March 16 at a business forum, in support of International Women’s Day, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said a Cabinet submission has been prepared for the change,...

10 years ago CommunityLocal Government

Shelters More Suitable for Temporary Accommodation to be Set Up

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is seeking to establish emergency shelters deemed more ideally suited to provide temporary accommodation for persons who have to be evacuated from communities affected by disasters, such as flooding. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Ministry will be working closely with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), which...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the economic growth and sustainability summit at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Old Hope Road campus in St. Andrew on March 16.

10 years ago Education

Gov’t Committed to Increasing Access to Tertiary Education – Senator Reid

The Government remains committed to increasing access to tertiary education by bolstering the resources of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB). Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the pledge during an economic growth and sustainability summit at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Old Hope Road campus in St. Andrew on March 16. “We will ensure...

Secretary/Manager of the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption, David Grey, addresses a JIS Think Tank on March 16.

10 years ago Justice

Employers Have Legal Obligation to Facilitate Whistle Blowing

The Commission for the Prevention of Corruption is reminding heads of public sector agencies and employers in the private sector that they have a legal obligation to facilitate employee whistle-blowing. The Protected Disclosures (Whistle Blower) Act, 2011, encourages disclosures regarding improper conduct in the interest of the public. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 16, Secretary/Manager of the...