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St. Elizabeth's Chief Public Health Inspector, Everod Lewis.

St. Elizabeth Adds 40 Temporary Vector-Control Workers

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has added 40 temporary vector-control workers as the parish ramps up efforts to prevent transmission of mosquito-borne illnesses. While addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday (June 9),...
Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (left), makes an observation of the new the Multi-Biometric Identification System, during his visit to the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Criminal Records Office on Thursday (June 9). Looking on are (from left) Head of the JCF Technology Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Leonardo Brown; Detective Sergeant Kirkland Tomlinson, and Detective Corporal Logan Thomas.
Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (left), makes an observation of the new the Multi-Biometric Identification System, during his visit to the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Criminal Records Office on Thursday (June 9). Looking on are (from left) Head of the JCF Technology Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Leonardo Brown; Detective Sergeant Kirkland Tomlinson, and Detective Corporal Logan Thomas.

Criminal Records Now Being Digitised
Executive Director of the Fair Trading Commission, David Miller, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Executive Director of the Fair Trading Commission, David Miller, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Consumers Could Pay Less For Electrical Services
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Teachers Urged To Remain Resolute
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), makes a point during discussion with President of the Jamaica Occupational Health and Safety Professionals Association (JOHSPA), Dr. Yohann White during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on June 9. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), makes a point during discussion with President of the Jamaica Occupational Health and Safety Professionals Association (JOHSPA), Dr. Yohann White during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on June 9. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Receives Courtesy Call From JOHSPA

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Dianne Dormer (right) receives her ‘Phenomenal Woman in Agriculture’ award from Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hardware and Lumber, Olive Downer Walsh. Ms Dormer was one of 20 women selected by the Jamaica Agricultural Society for the award. The event was held on Wednesday, June 8 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel.
AgricultureGender Affairs

Jamaican Women In Agriculture To Benefit From New Association

Jamaican women in Agriculture are to benefit from the advocacy and mentorship of the newly launched ‘Association of Phenomenal Women’ by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Since 2018, the JAS has been selecting impactful women across the country for its ‘Phenomenal Women in Agriculture’ award. With this field of candidates, the organisation has identified the need for a dedicated entity...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her presentation in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge
CultureParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23

Rich Culture On Show For Jamaica 60

Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage will be on show from July 30 to August 6, as the country celebrates 60 years of Independence. Activities include the Jamaica 60 Independence Village, which will be staged at the National Indoor Sports Centre. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, in her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
EntertainmentSport

Over $400M For Sports And Entertainment During Pandemic

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $406.2 million in grants to various organisations and individuals that were negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This was stated by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, while making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 8). “We awarded grants of $60,000 to...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the launch of Road Safety Month, held on June 8 at Future Energy Source Company (FESCO) on Beechwood Avenue in Kingston.
Transport

Transport Minister Calls On Motorists To Act Responsibly On The Roads

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is once again appealing to motorists to act responsibly on the roadways, given the growing number of crashes and fatalities. Speaking at the launch of Road Safety Month, on June 8 at the Future Energy Source Company (FESCO) gas station on Beechwood Avenue in Kingston, Mr. Shaw pointed out that the month...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. Listening to the Minister
CultureEntertainment

JCDC To Ramp Up Festival Song Workshops

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be ramping up the Jamaica Festival Song workshops over the next 12 months. This follows the omission of the Jamaica Festival Song Competition from this year’s Jamaica Festival package due to unsatisfactory entries. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who made the disclosure in her 2022/23 Sectoral presentation at...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
JusticeLocal Government

NSWMA Reflects On 20 Years Of Service

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has much to be proud of as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. “Through these years, we have had quite a bit of success and we cannot hide from the challenges we have. However, when we look back at a number of our successes, when the history of the NSWMA is written, I believe...
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Executive Director, Legal Aid Council (LAC), Dian Watson.
Justice

LAC Encourages Jamaicans To Access Services

Jamaicans are being encouraged to take advantage of the free services offered by the Legal Aid Council (LAC). The Legal Aid Council provides legal help in criminal matters to persons of small or moderate means. Executive Director of the LAC, Dian Watson, told JIS News that persons can look out for the Mobile Justice Units to access services. “The Units...
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