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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), and acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (third right), bid farewell to 96 farmworkers who departed Jamaica for Canada, on Friday (January 3), under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). The occasion was a send-off ceremony, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre, in Kingston.

Scores of Farmworkers Leave For Canada

Ninety-six farmworkers, 12 of whom are first-timers, departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) on Friday (January 3). They will work in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick, supporting agricultural operations in locations, such as...

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

Significant Achievements in 2024

Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024, Omolora Wilson (centre), is flanked by first runner-up, Miss Manchester, Shannoya Houston (left), and second runner-up, Miss Kingston and St. Andrew, Daindra Harrison (right), during the August 3, 2024 coronation held at Independence Village in Kingston. (FILE)

New Age Limit for Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (third right), and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division, Delroy Williams (second left), serve lunches during the Mayor’s annual New Year’s Day Feeding of the Homeless on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, at St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: KSAMC Feeding of the Homeless

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis.

St. James Southern Beryl Recovery

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing Tuesday’s (December 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Contractors for Emergency Road Repairs Being Engaged This Week

Contracts are slated to be issued to contractors this week to commence critical emergency road repairs for which the Government has provided $2 billion. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the emergency road repair project, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, said during Wednesday’s (December 11) post-Cabinet press...

Senior Lecturer at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Spencer Jarrett, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on December 11.

1 year ago Agriculture

Farmers Urged To Protect Microorganisms for Optimal Soil Health

The Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) is encouraging stakeholders in the agricultural sector to focus their efforts on protecting microorganisms to promote good soil health. This effort forms a critical part of sustainable soil management efforts, which aim to strengthen soil health and combat soil degradation. Senior Lecturer at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Spencer Jarrett, says...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), tours sections of the Gregory Park community in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a recent visit to the Gregory Park Mobile Command. He is accompanied by (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Head of Strategic Operations, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke; Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Phillips; and Deputy Superintendent of Police, St. Catherine Southern Division, Michael Campbell.

1 year ago National Security and Peace

Proximity Policing a Key Crime-Fighting Strategy – Dr. Chang

National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that “proximity policing” is a key part of the Government’s strategy to reduce crime in communities. Proximity policing is a community policing method that involves placing police officers in specific communities to prevent crime and build relationships with residents. The goal is to create a lasting presence in the community to...

Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 10).

1 year ago Uncategorized

Design Consultant Being Sought for Proposed Museum In Morant Bay

The procurement process to engage the services of a consulting firm to design a museum at the old courthouse in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, is under way. Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), looks at the features of the ultrasound machine valued US$96,356, donated by the National Health (NHF) to the Foetal Diagnosis and Therapy Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), during the handover ceremony at the institution in St. Andrew on Tuesday (December 10). Others (from left) are Maternal Foetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nadine Johnson; Medical Officer of Health at the hospital, Dr. Carl Bruce; Chief Executive Officer of the NHF, Everton Anderson.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

NHF Donates Ultrasound Machine To UHWI’S Foetal Diagnosis Unit

The National Health Fund (NHF) has donated an ultrasound machine valued at US$96,356 to the Foetal Diagnosis and Therapy Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The machine will provide advanced imaging to check on the health of the baby and ensure greater accuracy in detecting, diagnosing and treating complications to improve antenatal care. Addressing the handover...

1 year ago Uncategorized

Portmore Christmas Tree Lighting Set For December 12

The Portmore Municipal Corporation will stage its annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on the grounds of the Portmore City Municipality Building, at 1 Cookson Penn, Braeton Parkway, on December 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, told JIS News that the ceremony was relocated due to ongoing work at the Portmore Resilience Park. “We usually have...

Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, makes her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 10). Others present are (from left) Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

1 year ago Works / Construction

$170 Million Spent To Improve Road Network In Manchester Central

A total of $170 million has been spent to improve the road network in the Manchester Central constituency over a four-year period. This was disclosed by Member of Parliament for the area, Rhoda Moy Crawford, during her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 10). Ms. Crawford informed that currently, focus...