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Retirement Landfill in St. James. (File)

Residents of St. James Encouraged to Protect Themselves from Landfill Smoke

The St. James Public Health Services is urging members of the public to take the necessary precaution to protect themselves from the potential harmful effects of the smoke emanating from the Retirement Landfill in the parish. In an interview with...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the inaugural Local Governance Conference, held at the Jewel Grande Resort and Spa in Rose Hall, St. James, on July 17.

Agencies in Charge of Public Resources Must Meet the Highest Standard of Accountability – PM

Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right) is being shown a tablet by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President-Elect, Dr. Garth Anderson (right), at the opening ceremony of a one-week Excellence in STEM Experimental Education (EXSEED) workshop, at the Excelsior Community College in Kingston on July 17. Looking on (from left) are Principal of the Excelsior Community College, Philmore McCarthy and Director of EXSEED at Loma Linda University, United States, Douglas Havens.

Gov’t to Spend Over $5.2 Million to Equip Teachers with Tablets

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (File)

ZOSOs Extended in Mount Salem and Denham Town

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (File)

Local Government to Employ More Young Persons for Summer

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Looking to Improve Data Sharing

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says strategies will be identified to improve how information is shared across the public and private healthcare system. The objective, he said, is to strengthen the delivery of health services to Jamaicans. “It is quite clear to me that there needs to be some mainstreaming of information… because if you have incomplete,...

8 years ago National Security

Human Trafficking Portfolio Now Shared

The Ministries of Justice and National Security now have joint portfolio responsibility for the handling of human trafficking. This was noted by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at the recent sitting of the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “Cabinet gave approval for joint portfolio responsibility with regard to the handling of human trafficking,...

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceHealth & Wellness

Agriculture Minister Says Plant Health Fundamental to Food Security

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that plant health is a fundamental pillar to achieving the region’s food security and economic growth. In this regard, he has called on regional Plant Health Directors to identify new strategies aimed at safeguarding the region’s agriculture and plant health. The Minister was speaking at the opening of the...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (standing), addresses the Senate on July 13. To the Minister’s right is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid; and in the second row are Government Senators, Matthew Samuda and Kerensia Morrison.

8 years ago Foreign Affairs

Cooperation Between Jamaica and Belgium to be Strengthened

Increased cooperation on criminal matters between Jamaica and the Kingdom of Belgium is to be strengthened. This follows approval of the Mutual Assistance (Criminal Matters) (Foreign States) (Kingdom of Belgium) Order, 2018 Resolution by members of the Senate during its sitting on July 13. Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said mutual assistance can also...

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Cabinet Approves Members of PIMC

Cabinet has approved members of the Public Investment Management Committee (PIMC), chaired by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams, will serve as Vice Chair. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at the recent post-Cabinet press briefing...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with Governor of Rotary International District 7020, Dr. Patrick Adizua (centre) and Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, Dameon Brackett (left), at the Club’s Installation Banquet held on July 14 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Minister Renews Call for Persons to Take Care of Their Health

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has renewed his call for personal responsibility in the fight against preventable illnesses. Delivering the keynote address at the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal Installation Banquet held on July 14 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, the Minister also called for partnerships to spread the message of...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO), Diane Edwards, addressing a JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

JAMPRO Forecasts Business and Investment Boom

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is forecasting expansion in business and investment opportunities for the country as a result of increased interest and scouting of key sectors by potential investors. These include agri-business, business process outsourcing (BPO), energy, logistics, manufacturing and tourism, which were the focus areas at the recently held Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF). President of the agency, Diane...