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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), in conversation with British High Commissioner, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, during the observance of Commonwealth Day at King’s House on March 12.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), in conversation with British High Commissioner, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, during the observance of Commonwealth Day at King’s House on March 12.

Jamaica Celebrates Commonwealth Day

Jamaica joined 52 other nations in marking Commonwealth Day on March 12, with a celebration hosted by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House. The event was held under the theme ‘Towards a Common Future’,...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, being interviewed by CNN
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, being interviewed by CNN's Richard Quest in London on March 12.

Appearance on CNN Major Boost for Tourism – Bartlett
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), proudly holds his award for Tourism Minister of the Year Worldwide, which was presented at the ITB Berlin Trade show in Germany recently. Also in photo is Director of Tourism, Donovan White, who collected the plaque for Jamaica’s Top Destination for Adventure award.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), proudly holds his award for Tourism Minister of the Year Worldwide, which was presented at the ITB Berlin Trade show in Germany recently. Also in photo is Director of Tourism, Donovan White, who collected the plaque for Jamaica’s Top Destination for Adventure award.

Tourism a Growth Catalyst – Bartlett
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fifth right), unveils the sign for the Eric & Dr. Hyacinth Hue Health Centre, which was officially handed over to the Tweedside community in Clarendon on February 23. Looking on (from left) are Jerez Hue, daughter of the donors; Dr. Hyacinth Hue; Eric Hue; Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, Richard Azan; Custos of Clarendon, William Shagoury; Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Wayne Chen; André Hue, son of the donors; Parish Manager for Clarendon Health Services, Joseph Grant; and Regional Director of the SRHA, Michael Bent.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fifth right), unveils the sign for the Eric & Dr. Hyacinth Hue Health Centre, which was officially handed over to the Tweedside community in Clarendon on February 23. Looking on (from left) are Jerez Hue, daughter of the donors; Dr. Hyacinth Hue; Eric Hue; Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, Richard Azan; Custos of Clarendon, William Shagoury; Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Wayne Chen; André Hue, son of the donors; Parish Manager for Clarendon Health Services, Joseph Grant; and Regional Director of the SRHA, Michael Bent.

Hue Family Gives Back to Tweedside, Clarendon
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Emergency Conciliation Meeting Called to Restore Normalcy in Public Sector Schools

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Education

No Advisory to Close Schools Today – Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is reiterating that schools should NOT be closed without prior approval from the Ministry. Information reaching the Ministry is that some teachers who turned up for work and in some cases principals had told students that there would be no school tomorrow. This is in contravention of the Ministry’s instructions. Seventy-five of the...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), converses with resident of Enfield, St. Mary, Venus Mendez (left), during a recent ceremony at the facility to mark its formal adoption by the Jamaica 55 Charities Group in the United Kingdom, under the Government’s Adopt-A-Clinic initiative. At right is another resident, Catherine Hylton.
Health & Wellness

St Mary Residents Welcome Adoption of Enfield Clinic

Residents of Enfield, St. Mary, have welcomed the adoption of their community’s health centre by the Jamaica 55 Charities Group in the United Kingdom (UK), under the Government’s Adopt-A-Clinic initiative. The organisation, comprising members of the Jamaican diaspora community in the UK, has provided $1 million to assist with improvements at the clinic in response to the Administration’s invitation for...
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National SecuritySenate

Senate Suspends Debate on MOCA Bill

Debate on the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) Bill was suspended in the Senate on Friday (March 9) to allow for consideration of a number of matters raised. State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. told JIS News after the sitting that many of the issues have to deal with policy decisions and will...
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sub-regional Director (ad interim), Dr. Lystra Fletcher-Paul, at the recent Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbea, in Montego Bay.
Agriculture

FAO Assisting With Irrigation and Drought Management Systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is investing in irrigation and drought management systems in Jamaica in order for the country to respond to the unpredictable rainfall patterns, as a result of the impact of climate change. The Water for Agriculture project is one activity that the FAO is pushing to mitigate drought caused by global warming. In an interview...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to a session of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, which was held recently in Montego Bay.
Health & Wellness

Excessive Sugar a Clear and Present Danger

The health dangers of too much added sugar in the diet was among matters discussed at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, held recently in Montego Bay. According to conference officials, consuming an excessive amount of sugar continues to be a major health issue throughout the region and is a major contributor...
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Top-performing high school students at a recognition and awards ceremony held recently at St. Georgie
Education

Top Students Awarded by JAPSS

More than 430 students have been awarded for being top performers in their examinations, by the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS). The Association recognises high-school students for exceptional achievements in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) as well as top-performing schools. The awards were presented recently at a ceremony held at...
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Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica, Vivian Crawford, delivers the message of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. Hon. Olivia Grange, at a cultural series titled, ‘Four Women’, held on March 11 at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), downtown Kingston.
CultureGender Affairs

Women Encouraged to Emulate Cultural Icons

Women are being encouraged to impact society by following in the footsteps of four cultural icons – sculptor, Hon. Edna Manley; folklorist, author, musician and actress, Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley; writer and activist, Una Marson; and opera singer, Mercedes Kirkwood. The call came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at the beginning of a cultural series...
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