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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a ceremony for the reopening of the renovated Balaclava Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, December 7.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a ceremony for the reopening of the renovated Balaclava Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, December 7.

Take Responsibility for Your Health – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is imploring Jamaicans to start taking responsibility for their own health as a first line of defence against illness. “Jamaicans have to come to terms – and we have to keep making...
Acting Director of Research at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Racquel Brown, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (December 12), encouraging the public to utilise the information published in the commercial bank survey.
Acting Director of Research at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Racquel Brown, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (December 12), encouraging the public to utilise the information published in the commercial bank survey.

Jamaicans Urged to Use Information Published in Commercial Bank Survey
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (December 12) to announce the appointment of Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), as the new Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council (EGC). Also pictured is EGC Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (December 12) to announce the appointment of Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), as the new Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council (EGC). Also pictured is EGC Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin.

Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed Executive Director of Economic Growth Council
Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses a meeting of the KSAMC at the entity’s Church Street offices, downtown Kingston, on December 12.
Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses a meeting of the KSAMC at the entity’s Church Street offices, downtown Kingston, on December 12.

KSAMC and Police Making Arrangements for Christmas Shopping Downtown
Jamaica’s Ambassador to Brazil, Her Excellency Alison Stone Roofe (left), speaks at a reception in Brasilia to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the South American country and Jamaica. Others (from second left) are Director, Department of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Marcio Fagundes do Nascimento; and Sub-Director, Department of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Talita Borges Vicari.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to Brazil, Her Excellency Alison Stone Roofe (left), speaks at a reception in Brasilia to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the South American country and Jamaica. Others (from second left) are Director, Department of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Marcio Fagundes do Nascimento; and Sub-Director, Department of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Talita Borges Vicari.

Anniversary Celebration in Brazil

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Shahine Robinson. (FILE)
LabourSocial Security

Labour Market Forum Dec. 13

A Labour Market Forum, to be hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on Wednesday (December 13), will seek to facilitate a robust discussion on access to employment opportunities for youth, the labour market needs and the existing skills gaps in the sector. According to Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, the forum will bring together academic professionals, employers...
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Regional Case Management Officer, Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III Central Region, Alva Marie Graham (second left), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
JusticeSocial Security

CSJP Tackles Crime Through Parenting Programme

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III is seeking to tackle antisocial behaviour that can lead to criminal activity, through a Parenting Education Programme now under way. The initiative aims to modify the behaviour of parents who practise coercive styles of discipline, which research has shown can result in the development of conduct disorder in children. Implementation of the...
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Country Manager for the Caribbean at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ about recommendations to increase competitiveness in the tourism industry within the region.
Finance & Public Service

IDB Official Says Inclusive Approach will Improve Tourism

Country Manager for the Caribbean at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, says the region must take a more inclusive and environmentally sustainable approach to improve competitiveness in the tourism industry. Speaking with JIS News, she pointed out that the global environment is not what it was 10 years ago, because of climate change, and, as such, requires new...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Hails Launch of Black River Hospital Foundation

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has lauded the management of the Black River Hospital for what he says is the group’s vision and unwavering efforts in enabling the establishment of the Black River Hospital Foundation (BRHF). Addressing the launch in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (December 7), Dr. Tufton said the management committee went above and beyond their...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth right), cuts the ribbon to reopen the newly renovated Balaclava Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, December 7. Chief Executive Officer of the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE) Fund, William “Billy” Heaven (third right), parish health officials; and community members look on.
Health & Wellness

Renovated Balaclava Health Centre Reopens

The newly renovated Balaclava Health Centre in St. Elizabeth was officially reopened on Thursday (December 7), with expanded space and amenities to better serve the more than 15,000 persons who reside in the community and outlying districts. The rehabilitation of the facility was undertaken with a capital injection of $14 million from the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE)...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official launch of the Black River Hospital Foundation (BRHF) in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, December 7.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Supports Private Wings at Public Hospitals

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the establishment of private wings at some of the island’s public hospitals could serve to fill the gaps or offset costs associated with the provision of universal access to healthcare. Speaking at the official launch of the Black River Hospital Foundation (BRHF) in St. Elizabeth on December 7, Dr. Tufton said...
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Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mr. Omar Sweeney. (FILE)
IndustryOffice of the Prime Minister

Construction Industry Members Urged to Ensure Quality of Buildings

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, is encouraging members of the construction industry to continue to ensure that quality buildings are constructed across the island. Speaking at a Construction Conference hosted by JSIF at Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew on December 5, he noted that the quality of construction projects being executed, especially those...
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