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Executive Director at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 22.

SRC Wants Dialogue with Local Producers of Personal Care Products

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is appealing to local producers of personal care products, such as soaps and lotions, to reach out to them to confirm the safety of their formulations. Executive Director at the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley, speaking...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point at today’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

National Craft Policy to be Tabled as White Paper

Winners of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2018 Heritage Competition show off their trophies at the awards ceremony held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew. From (left) are Mahalia Ulett of Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High, who won in the poster category; De’andra Calvert of the University of Technology (UTech), who took top honours in the photography component; and George Headley Primary School student, Gianni Willie, who placed first in the essay category.

JIS Heritage Competition Turns Focus on Reparations

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right), makes a point during discussion with (from left) Project Manager for the Sandals Foundation, Karen Zacca; Tourism Director, Donovan White; and Deputy Chairman of Sandals Resorts International and Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Council, Adam Stewart, following a press briefing at the office of Ministry of Tourism in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 3).

Jamaica to Moblise Resources Through Tourism Resilience Centre to Assist Bahamas

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

Tourism Minister Announces New Flights from South America and Russia

Executive Director of the National Council for Senior Citizens, Cassandra Morrison.

7 years ago Social Security

Month of Activities to Celebrate Seniors

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) will be marking Senior Citizens’ Week with a series of activities during the month of September into early October. NCSC Executive Director, Cassandra Morrison, told JIS News that the observance, under the theme ‘Older Persons: Partners in Social, Cultural and Economic Development’, will recognise the immense contribution that seniors are making to the...

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean.

7 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Smooth Start to School Year

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has reported that the academic year 2019/2020 began smoothly on Monday (September 2). During a live broadcast with ‘OPM Connect: Education Matters’ on Monday, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, provided an update. “We are pleased to welcome back close to 500,000 students who would...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (second right) along with (from left) Opposition Senator, Donna Scott-Mottley; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, participate in the centenary national thanksgiving service for Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), held at Coke Methodist Church, East Parade, downtown Kingston, on September 1.

7 years ago Community

PHOTOS: Miss Lou Centenary Church Service

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (second right) along with (from left) Opposition Senator, Donna Scott-Mottley; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, participate in the centenary national thanksgiving service for Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), held at Coke Methodist Church, East...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (second left) shares a light moment with artist, Rosemarie Chung (centre) at the Unveiling of the Windrush Mural Exhibition at the Norman Manley International Airport on Thursday, 29 August 2019. Sharing the moment are: the British High Commissioner, His Excellency Asif Ahmad (left); The Mayor of Kingston, His Worship Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second right); and Chief Curator at the National Gallery of Jamaica, O

7 years ago CultureYouth

Minister Grange Unveils Windrush Murals

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has unveiled a mural exhibition in tribute to the Windrush Generation. The exhibition is mounted at various locations in the arrival and departure sections at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. The unveiling was witnessed by the British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad. Minister...

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the media at a Press Conference at his Ministry, in Kingston, on Thursday (August 29).

7 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

Proposed Nutrition Policy to be Completed In Academic Year 2019/2020

One major goal of the Government during the academic year 2019/2020 is to complete the proposed Nutrition Policy, which will restrict certain types of sugary drinks in schools and provide healthier food options for students. This is in keeping with the ban implemented in January 2019, which restricts the circulation of certain types of sugary drinks in schools and public...

Pesticides Control Authority Registrar, Tamara Morrison, speaks at JIS ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago EnvironmentJustice

Persons Warned Not to Purchase Pesticides with Repackaged Labels

The Pesticides Control Authority (PCA) is warning citizens against purchasing pesticides with repackaged labels. According to the PCA Registrar, Tamara Morrison, it is illegal to repackage labels, as the Authority is the only body mandated to regulate the manufacture, use and distribution of pesticides. “We have inspectors that visit these stores and they see these repackaged containers that can be...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right); British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad (left); and Senior Director, Commercial Development and Planning, Airports Authority of Jamaica, Alfred McDonald (second left), admire the work of artist, Sheldon Blake (right), at the official unveiling of the Windrush Public Art Murals at the Norman Manley International Airport on August 29.

7 years ago CultureYouth

PHOTOS: Unveiling of Windrush Mural

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right); British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad (left); and Senior Director, Commercial Development and Planning, Airports Authority of Jamaica, Alfred McDonald (second left), admire the work of artist, Sheldon Blake (right), at the official unveiling of the Windrush Public Art Murals at the Norman Manley International...