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Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.

National Parenting Support Commission Hosting Back-to-School Information Sessions

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) is hosting a series of high priority information sessions to assist parents and guardians with preparations for their children’s return to school for the 2020/21 academic year, which starts in September. The sessions, which...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses members of the Senate during Friday’s (July 24) sitting at Gordon House.

Senate Approves Extension of States of Public Emergency

Two New Imported COVID-19 Cases Recorded

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (centre) discusses the preparations that have been made at the Sangster International Airport to facilitate the reopening of the tourism sector on Monday (June 15), with Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, during an inspection of the airport ahead of Monday’s reopening of the facility to international tourist travel. Minister Bartlett led a team that observed health protocols to detect and guard against the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Adequate Systems in Place for Reopening of Tourism Sector – Bartlett

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris.

Westmoreland Health Department Resumes Food Handlers Clinic on June 15

Training Manager for the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Western Region, Megan Mollison at a recent sensitization forum for tourism workers at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James.

6 years ago Tourism

Emphasis on COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols for Tourism Stakeholders

Training Manager for the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Western Region, Megan Mollison, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) health and safety protocols are necessary to ensure the safety of tourism stakeholders. “Safe and resilient tourism has consistently been a foundational element of Jamaica’s tourism industry. Tourists and Jamaicans alike have high expectations for Jamaica, as a top Caribbean tourist destination,” Ms....

6 years ago Senate

Senate Pays Tribute to Shahine Robinson

Members of the Senate on Friday (June 12) paid tribute to the late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson. Leading the tributes was Government Senator, Kerensia Morrison, who said, Mrs. Robison’s love of the people, especially her constituents, is her strongest legacy. “She loved the people, and the people loved her,” Senator Morrison said during sitting of...

6 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry to Establish Food Marts

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is establishing food marts at strategic locations across the island to enable consumers to have easier access to produce. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson made the disclosure at the handover of agricultural inputs to St. Catherine farmers at a forum held recently in Dunkeld, in the parish Mr....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), participates in the breaking of ground for the construction of the $200 million, Buff Bay Health Centre, in Portland, on June 12. Others (from 2nd left) are: Member of Parliament for West Portland and Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz; and Health Promotion and Public Relations Manager at the National Health Fund (NHF), Shermaine Robotham.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Ground Broken for Buff Bay Health Centre

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton on Friday (June 12) broke ground for the construction of the Buff Bay Health Centre, in Portland. The project, which is financed by the National Health Fund (NHF) at a cost of $200 million, will serve over 25,000 residents. It will facilitate improved services in areas such as dental, antenatal,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents Bartender employed with the Barcode Training Academy, Monique Mohalland (2nd left) with a care package at the J Wray and Nephew Limited Farmers’ Market held on June 12 at the company’s Spanish Town Road offices. Looking on are Director of Marketing, Jamaica and the Caribbean, J Wray and Nephew Limited, Marsha Lumley (2nd right ) and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Peter Thompson.

6 years ago CoronavirusIndustry

286 Bartenders Receive Assistance

In its continued response to the COVID-19 crisis, J Wray and Nephew Limited has provided 286 bartenders with care packages, through its ‘Shaken not Broken’ farmers’ market. The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) collaborated with the company on the initiative, by facilitating the redistribution of produce for this venture, which was held at, 234 Spanish Town Road on June 12....

Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness addresses a media briefing on Sunday (June 14), to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the Kingston Western and Kingston Central Police divisions. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre.

6 years ago National Security

SOE Declared in Kingston Western and Central Police Divisions

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Sunday (June 14) declared a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the Kingston Western and Kingston Central Police divisions. Making the announcement during a media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Media Centre, Mr. Holness said the enhanced security measure will initially last for 14 days and is a...

6 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Announces State of Emergency in Kingston Central and Kingston Western Police Divisions

On the advice of the Security forces, I have recommended to the Governor General that a State of Public Emergency be declared in the Kingston Central and Kingston Western Police divisions. The Governor General has signed the proclamation giving effect to that state of public emergency in the areas recommended from this morning for 14 days. This will connect the...