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Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority, Janiese Pinnock.

Persons Invited to Participate in Sensitisation Sessions of NCRA

The public is being invited to participate in the upcoming sensitisation sessions of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA). “There will be some sessions for the Food Safety Inspectorate, some for the Compliance Unit and some for the Legal...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang, raise a toast at a reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on November 14.

PHOTOS: Jamaica and China Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Coordinator for Diabetes Day Activities in St. James, Nurse Heather McGrath (right) and other members of the St James Public Health Department, worship at the Lighthouse of Faith Ministries International church in Montego Bay, on Sunday, November 13, to mark World Diabetes Day on Monday, November 14. They are (from left) Case Manager, Renee Porter; Customer Service Representative, Juvana Antonio; Psychiatric Nursing Aide, Semoi Poyser, and Psychiatric Nursing Aide, Ishalee McDonald. World Diabetes Day was observed this year under the theme ‘Education to Protect Tomorrow’.

Jamaicans Urged to Place More Emphasis on Prevention of Diabetes

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), pauses for a photo with his proclamation from Mayor of the City of Yonkers in New York, Mike Spano, which was presented to him by Jamaican-born Council member, Shanae Williams. The Minister also received a signed declaration from the City Council recognising his contribution to various ministries.

Pearnel Charles Jr. Day Proclaimed in Yonkers, New York

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis.

‘Flames of Freedom’ Returns to St. James in December

Founder and President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), Dr. Claire Nelson. performs a poem by cultural icon, Louise “Ms. Lou” Bennett-Coverley, at ‘Jamaica Fest’ held recently at the Hall of the Americas at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC.

3 years ago Culture

Jamaica’s Culture Lights Up US Capital City

Art, music, food, and other facets of the island’s rich cultural heritage were on full display in the United States capital city last weekend as the Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC continued its yearlong activities to celebrate Jamaica 60. The ‘Jamaica Fest’ event, held at the historic Hall of the Americas at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters, brought...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary McKenzie, fields questions during Red Stripe’s ‘Responsibility Now’ town hall held recently, at the entity’s Spanish Town Road headquarters in Kingston.

3 years ago Social Security

Police to Strengthen Presence on Roads

The police will have a strong presence on the island’s roadways, particularly during the holiday season, to ensure that safe practices are being observed by all road users. “The police will be out and we are not going to be out only to breath test, but also to ensure that persons are secure,” said Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force...

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the Issa Trust Foundation’s benefit concert in Manhattan, New York, on November 12.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

US$417,000 Raised to Build Paediatric Clinic in St. Ann

The Issa Trust Foundation has raised US$417,000 from a benefit concert held in New York on November 12 to assist in building a paediatric clinic in St. Ann. The funds include a US$200,000 donation from international charity Direct Relief. The clinic will provide healthcare services for children and adolescents in St. Ann and surrounding parishes. Wife of the Prime Minister...

Team Leader for the Food Pilot Plant, Annaleise Aiken.

3 years ago Legal and Constitutional Affairs

December 8 Deadline to Submit Meat to SRC for Processing

Jamaicans looking to have holiday favourites such as picnic ham, smoked chicken, and bacon on their plates for Christmas, can do so through the smoked meat facility of the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Persons have until December 8 to submit cuts of meat to the plant for processing. With a turnaround time of 10 days, Team Leader at the Food...

Programme Director for the Global Services Sector (GSS) project at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marjorie Straw.

3 years ago Investment

IDB a Key Partner in Invest Jamaica Conference

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a key partner with the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in the staging of the upcoming Invest Jamaica conference. The event, under the theme ‘Jamaica, the nearshore delivery hub of the Caribbean’, will take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, November 29 and 30. It will feature up to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Edward Phillip George Seaga Inaugural Human Development Lecture, held recently, at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

System of National Service Needed – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that a system of compulsory national service is needed to promote active participation by citizens in the development agenda. He said that such a programme would positivity engage unattached youth and steer them away from crime. “I think we need a system of compulsory national service. When I see our youngsters being...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a contract signing ceremony, on Thursday (November 10), at the Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry Signs Contracts with Private Health Facilities to Perform Elective Surgeries

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has signed contracts with five private health institutions in Kingston, to perform elective surgeries and provide recovery spaces for public sector patients. This is being facilitated under the Public-Private Partnership component of the project CODE CARE initiative. The institutions are the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Andrews Memorial Hospital, Heart Institute of...