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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), officially opens the newly upgraded Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Thursday, October 5. The US$20.5-million project was executed by China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) under the Government’s Major Infrastructure Development Programme. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao; Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister/Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; Opposition Spokesman on Works, Mikael Phillips; Local Government and Community Development Minister and Member of Parliament for West Kingston where the roadway is located, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; NWA Chief Executive Officer, E.G. Hunter; and CHEC Deputy General Manager, Dr. Zhimin Hu.

Gov’t Taking Strategic Approach to Improving Road Network

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is taking a strategic approach to improving Jamaica’s road network. He pointed out that due to budget constraints, the Government cannot undertake repair or upgrading of every road that needs...

Senior Director, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Development and Support, HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Marcia Rowe-Amonde, speaks at the start of the three-day Capacity Development Workshop at the University of Technology on October 9.

Capacity Development Workshop in Progress at UTECH

Senate Passes Bill to Modernise Agricultural Sector

The Most Hon. Juliet Holness, Member of Parliament and Wife of the Prime Minister of Jamaica

Jamaicans In Canada Urged to Strengthen Ties with Home

Projects Manager with the Environmental Health Foundation (EHF), Faradaine Forbes-Edwards, addresses residents of upper Clarendon, at the Peckham Community Centre, in the parish.

Upper Clarendon to Benefit from Climate Change Adaptation Programme

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), greets His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), and Lady Allen (centre), at the Jamaica 55 National Heritage Week Interfaith Service, held on October 8 at the chapel, University of the West Indies, Mona in Kingston.

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Concert Among Activities to Celebrate Heritage Week 2017

A National Reparation Youth Baton Rally and a National Heritage Concert are among a series of activities across the island to celebrate National Heritage Week 2017 from Sunday, October 8 to Monday, October 16. The concert, dubbed ‘From Kete to Reggae’, will be held on Saturday, October 14, at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road, in Kingston. Other activities...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), participates in an exercise session at the Mandeville Greens in Manchester on Thursday (October 5) as part of the Jamaica Moves campaign. The event was organised by the Southern Regional Health Authority in collaboration with the Ministry. Media personality, Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton (left), led the enthusiastic audience of adults and children through lively exercise routines.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Residents of Manchester Take Part in Jamaica Moves Campaign

Hundreds of Manchester residents converged on the Mandeville Greens on October 5 to take part in the Jamaica Moves campaign. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, led the enthusiastic group of adults and children of all ages through lively exercise routines. Dr. Tufton told JIS News that he has found the experience of hitting the road with Jamaica Moves...

Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Maureen Irons-Morgan, receives the Proclamation for World Mental Health Day from Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Employers Urged to Provide Support for Persons with Mental Illness

Employers are being urged to provide support for employees who may be afflicted with mental-health issues, by the Ministry of Health. According to the Ministry, one in every five persons in the workplace has mental-health issues. In an interview with JIS News, Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Ministry, Dr. Maureen Irons-Morgan, explained that two of the...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), converses with Acting Principal of the Ocho Rios High School, Leo DaCosta, during a visit to the St. Ann-based institution on October 6 to observe the administering of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to grade-seven girls.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

“We Are Doing the Right Thing” – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is doing the right thing by administering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to girls. He said that cervical cancer represents a clear and present danger and has to be tackled. “It is the second leading cause of cancer in the country and is expected to increase if we don’t...

Public Relations and Communications Manager, Child Development Agency (CDA), Rochelle Dixon (centre); and Damart Williams (left), Director (Eastern Zone) at the Forestry Department, lend their support to children at Walker’s Place of Safety in St. Andrew during their tree-planting exercise on October 6.

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CDA Partners with Forestry Department to Plant 500 Trees

The Child Development Agency (CDA) partnered with the Forestry Department to plant 500 trees on October 6, observed as National Tree Planting Day 2017, under the theme ‘Today’s Trees, Tomorrow’s Future’. Children in State care facilities and members of the CDA’s Children’s Advisory Panel (CAP) participated in the tree-planting activities at 33 childcare facilities islandwide. According to Public Relations and...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (3rd left) and Quality Education Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Rebecca Tortello Greenland (2nd right), observe as grade-seven students at Cumberland High School complete a written activity. (FILE)

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Universal School Enrolment up to Age 16

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says Jamaica has universal enrolment of children in school up to age 16. This is according to the 2015 Survey of Living Conditions, which measures the living standards of Jamaicans. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (October 4), Senator Reid said the findings also...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), look at food items prepared by wards in juvenile correctional centres at the recently held ‘We Transform’ competition and expo at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Kingston. At right is Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Ina Hunter.

8 years ago National Security

‘We Transform’ Expo Showcases Talent of Children in Juvenile Facilities

Hundreds of children under the care and supervision of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) benefited from the ‘We Transform’ competition and expo held recently at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Kingston. The inaugural event showcased the skills and creativity of the children, aged 12 to 17, in art and craft, agriculture, culinary arts, computer science and fashion design. They...