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Bring Resumes To Health Ministry’s Career Expo And Employment Fair
Members of the public who are looking for jobs in the health sector are being invited to turn out for the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ inaugural Career Expo and Employment Fair. The event will be held at the University...
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Citizens Urged To Protect Themselves From The Flu
The Westmoreland Public Health Department is reminding citizens to protect themselves from contracting influenza. Influenza or the flu is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. It can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, and can lead to life-threatening complications. Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the flu...
Alcohol Drinkers At Risk Of Seven Cancers
Persons have been urged to reduce the consumption of alcohol, as it is well-established that this is directly linked to seven cancers, such as breast, throat, liver, mouth, colorectal, oesophageal, and laryngeal. Making the call, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, said the more persons consume, the higher the risk, “regardless...
Policy And Legislative Changes To Streamline Procurement
The Government will be making several policy and legislative changes to streamline procurement, permitting and approvals. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his 2025 New Year’s Day message on January 1. “Many of the obstacles faced by businesses and citizens doing business are old legacy requirements whose relevance has expired, but their continued existence...
Sam Sharpe Honoured On December 27
A ceremony to honour the life and legacy of National Hero the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe for his role in the historic Emancipation War of 1831-1832 was held in Catadupa, St. James, the parish of his birth, on December 27. The event was designated Sam Sharpe Day Celebrations, held in collaboration with the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and the...
Scores of Farmworkers Leave For Canada
Ninety-six farmworkers, 12 of whom are first-timers, departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) on Friday (January 3). They will work in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick, supporting agricultural operations in locations, such as Leamington, West Lorne, Thedford, Brantford, Northampton, Arkona and Delhi. In his address at the send-off ceremony, held at the Ministry...
Significant Achievements in 2024
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country had several significant achievements in 2024, including a reduction in serious crimes. Dr. Holness said that the strategy of long-term investments in equipment, personnel, intelligence and leadership in the security forces is paying off. “Serious crimes are down approximately 14 per cent and murders are down approximately18 per cent,...
