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

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...

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.

CSJP Tackles Crime Through Parenting Programme

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.

IDB Official Says Inclusive Approach will Improve Tourism

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Health Minister Hails Launch of Black River Hospital Foundation

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.

Renovated Balaclava Health Centre Reopens

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.

8 years ago 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...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mr. Omar Sweeney. (FILE)

8 years ago 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...

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Water Supply System Put Into Service in St. Elizabeth

The Trenail Water Supply System in Maggoty, St. Elizabeth, was officially commissioned into service in the district on December 7. The project, which was completed at a cost of $24.8 million, will directly benefit the 3,400 residents of Trenail, Retirement, Hominy Hall, Bethsalem and Maroon Town. At the commissioning and handover ceremony, Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund...

Donations from Lasco Foods are handed over to Director of the Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester, Patrick Newman, by Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Christine Ade-Gold, during the Christmas visit on Saturday, December 2.

8 years ago Executive

JIS Team Visits Mount Olivet Boys’ Home for Annual Christmas Luncheon

The Mount Olivet Boys’ Home welcomed Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team members on Saturday, December 2, for their annual Christmas Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. This was the ninth such visit since the agency adopted the Home located in Walderston, Manchester, in 2009. For Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JIS, Mrs. Donna-Marie Rowe, who was part of the visiting team,...

New Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, speaks at a reception at his residence in St. Andrew, to celebrate the 84th birthday of Emperor Akihito of Japan, on December 6.

8 years ago Foreign Affairs

New Japanese Ambassador Pledges to Strengthen Partnership

New Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, has pledged to continue building bridges of cooperation and friendship between Japan and Jamaica. Speaking at a reception at his residence in St. Andrew on December 6 to celebrate the 84th birthday of Emperor Akihito of Japan, Ambassador Yamazaki said the relationship that exists between Jamaica and Japan is strong. “This...

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Bruno Pouezat, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago AgricultureTourism

UNDP Supporting Growth of Agriculture and Tourism

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been supporting the growth of agriculture and tourism in Jamaica. Through funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the UNDP has provided for implementation of more than 70 projects across a number of parishes to boost farming. Projects include rainwater harvesting, sustainable agriculture, land management and watershed protection, renewable energy and biodiversity conservation....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing), addresses the House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 6). Seated are Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left); and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.

8 years ago ParliamentPrime Minister

Registration of Political Parties Begins Jan. 2, 2018

Registration of political parties will begin on January 2 next year, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. In a Statement to the House on Wednesday (December 6), the Prime Minister informed that the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is to formally start the registration process on this date, in keeping with the Political Parties Registration Regulations, 2017....