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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (September 14).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (September 14).

Community Interventions to Identify Operation Birthright Beneficiaries

A series of community interventions will be undertaken to identify persons who qualify for free birth certificates under Operation Birthright. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says teams from the National Identification System...
Councillor for the Lucea Division, Easton Edwards (left), points out to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, areas on the Riley River that contributed to the flooding of Lucea during recent rains. Councillor Edwards and the Hanover Parish Development Committee (HPDC) will coordinate the clearing of bamboo and other debris from the Riley River on International Coastal Clean-up Day, Saturday, September 17.
Councillor for the Lucea Division, Easton Edwards (left), points out to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, areas on the Riley River that contributed to the flooding of Lucea during recent rains. Councillor Edwards and the Hanover Parish Development Committee (HPDC) will coordinate the clearing of bamboo and other debris from the Riley River on International Coastal Clean-up Day, Saturday, September 17.

Stakeholders to Clean Lucea Fisherman’s Beach Sept. 17
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), makes a point to Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie (right), during a ceremony on Wednesday (September 14) to handover three dialysis machines to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine. Sharing the conversation is President, National Council of Taxi Associations, Allan Blair.
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), makes a point to Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie (right), during a ceremony on Wednesday (September 14) to handover three dialysis machines to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine. Sharing the conversation is President, National Council of Taxi Associations, Allan Blair.

Several Bus Stops Along Constant Spring Road to be Restored
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), looks on as Senior Medical Officer, Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright James (left), highlights the features of one of three dialysis machines donated to the St. Catherine-based institution on Wednesday (September 14), by the Transport Authority and the National Health Fund (NHF). The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Ellis (second right), and Transport Authority Managing Director, Willard Hylton, also observe.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), looks on as Senior Medical Officer, Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright James (left), highlights the features of one of three dialysis machines donated to the St. Catherine-based institution on Wednesday (September 14), by the Transport Authority and the National Health Fund (NHF). The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Ellis (second right), and Transport Authority Managing Director, Willard Hylton, also observe.

Public Transport Operators Encouraged to Take Care of Their Health
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), in conversation with Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie (right), and President, National Council of Taxi Associations, Allan Blair. Occasion was a handover ceremony for three dialysis machines to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (September 14).
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), in conversation with Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie (right), and President, National Council of Taxi Associations, Allan Blair. Occasion was a handover ceremony for three dialysis machines to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (September 14).

Concerns of St Andrew West Rural Public Transport Operators to be Addressed

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Acting Coordinator for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme, Sylvester Anderson.
Labour

Labour Ministry to Host Recruitment and Job Opportunity Fair

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Jamaica Labour Market Information System and Social Intervention Propramme (SIP) will host a recruitment and job opportunity fair on Friday (September 16). The event is slated for the Webster Memorial United Church Hall, Half-Way-Tree Road, Kingston, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Acting Coordinator for the SIP, Sylvester Anderson, told JIS News that...
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Senior Public Education and Community Outreach Officer with the National Environment and Planning Agency, Ava Tomlinson.
Environment

Keep Waterways and Coastlines Garbage Free – NEPA

As Jamaica prepares to observe International Coastal Clean-up Day (ICCD) on Saturday (September 17), the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging persons to keep waterways and coastlines free of garbage. “Of course, we don’t want to have persons swimming in garbage; and so, we encourage them, please keep our coastal areas clean,” pleaded NEPA’s Senior Public Education and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents Woman Constable Mitcheika Bryan, with the award for Highest Mark Obtained during Wednesday’s (September 14) Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. They are flanked by (from left) Police Inspector Dave Foreman; and Constables Kevaughnie Nelson and Daniel Whyte.
National Security

328 New Constables Join The Police Force

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) manpower has been further expanded with the addition of 328 new constables who graduated from the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (September 14). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who attended the Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony for batches 137, 138 and 140, commended the...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
National Security

Minister Chang Urges Peaceful Conflict Resolution

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is calling on Jamaicans to utilise non-violent methods to resolve conflicts. “The inability to resolve conflicts without violence is at a critical stage. We have seen lives lost, families ripped apart and society suffers as a result,” he said. “I strongly urge all Jamaicans to not allow anger...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives on September 13.
JusticeParliament

Churches Being Targeted for Restorative Justice Training

The Ministry of Justice is calling on members of churches/ faith-based organisations across Jamaica to take advantage of the training being offered in restorative justice practices. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said persons can reach out to the administrators at the 20 restorative justice centres island-wide by calling 888-JUSTICE or 888-587-8423, to indicate their wish to participate. The Minister was...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre); Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (fourth right); President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Mr. Justice Patrick Brooks (third right) and Chief Justice, Hon. Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes (fourth left), with judges who have been appointed to serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, at a swearing in ceremony, held at King’s House on September 14. They are (from left): His Honour Mr. Dale Staple, Her Honour Miss Opal Smith, Master Stephany Orr, Hon. Justice Kissock Laing and Master Pamela Mason.
Justice

Judges Appointed to Act in Appeal and Supreme Courts

Five judges appointed to serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, were sworn into office, today (September 14), during a ceremony at King’s House. They are: Hon. Justice Kissock Laing, who has been appointed to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal from September 19, 2022 to February 14, 2023; Master Pamela Mason, Master Stephany Orr,...
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