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A large tent was erected on the grounds of the Duanvale Baptist Church in Trelawny to accommodate persons who gathered for the funeral service of supercentenarian Violet Moss Brown, who died on September 15 at age 117. The funeral service was held on October 7.

Jamaicans Bid Farewell to Violet Moss Brown

It was not the usual funeral service. No hushed solemn stillness, visible tears or wringing of hands. Just laughter and the sharing of heart-warming memories as family, friends and well-wishers from all across Jamaica gathered at the Duanvale Baptist Church...

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

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

9 years ago Justice

Jamaicans More Receptive to Restorative Justice

Jamaicans have become more receptive and are beginning to see significant benefits from participation in the Restorative Justice Programme of the Ministry of Justice. According to Coordinator of the Restorative Justice Unit, Kahilah Whyte, between January and July of this year, some 82 conferences were held, with 684 individuals participating in the restorative justice process. Of the 82 conferences held,...

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

9 years ago AgricultureEnvironmentHealth & Wellness

Upper Clarendon to Benefit from Climate Change Adaptation Programme

Several communities in upper Clarendon will benefit from a US$783,000 Climate Change Adaptation programme, courtesy of the Environmental Health Foundation (EHF). Project Manager with the EHF, Faradaine Forbes-Edwards, told JIS News that the initiative is to increase production and improve the livelihood of farmers in the communities that are prone to disasters. Representatives of the organisation have commenced registering farmers...

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.

9 years ago CultureEntertainmentGender AffairsSport

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.

9 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.

9 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.

9 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.

9 years ago EnvironmentYouth

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...