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Young students of the Jamaica Association for the Deaf perform a dance at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2015 deaf dance festival. The annual event, part of the Performing Arts National Championships, will be held on April 27 at the Little Theatre in Kingston.

JCDC Deaf Dance Festival on April 27

Some 80 children and adults across the island will compete for top honours in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) deaf dance festival. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at the Little Theatre in Kingston, beginning at...

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (centre), enjoys a light moment with (from left): Executive Director of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Camille Needham; President of the JHTA, Nicola Madden-Greig; Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley; and Director of Business Process Outsourcing and Hospitality at C&W Business, Andrew Fazio. Occasion was the launch of the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 12.

JTB Looking to Boost Business from Latin America and Caribbean

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Ministry’s ‘Keep the Children Safe from Sexual Violence’ forum, which was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday, April 12.

Child Development Agency’s Services to be Strengthened

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

Jamaicans Urged To Fight Against Diabetes

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held at the chamber’s downtown Kingston chambers on April 12. At left is Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke.

Minister McKenzie to Discuss Street Light Service with JPS

10 years ago Governor GeneralParliament

$1.2B Essex Valley Irrigation System to be Built

The Government will, this year, commence the construction of a new irrigation system in Essex Valley, St. Elizabeth, at a cost of approximately J$1.2 billion (US$10 million). This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during Thursday’s (April 14) Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, for the 2016/17 legislative year. Delivering the Throne Speech,...

10 years ago Governor GeneralRiverton Landfill

Improved Security Arrangements for Riverton

Security arrangements at the Riverton disposal site are to be improved through the addition of electronic surveillance mechanisms, which will help to prevent unauthorised access to the facility. This is among four priority areas identified for immediate action to strengthen the management of the site. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who made the announcement while delivering...

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Entities to Showcase Products at Expo Jamaica

A number of tourism entities will be showcasing their products and services at ‘Expo Jamaica’ 2016, slated for April 14 to 17 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. These include hotels, attractions, restaurants, and ground transportation and shopping providers. These entities are participating in the ‘Experience Jamaica’ initiative, which is geared at encouraging persons living...

Gynaecologist and member of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) board, Dr. Wendel Guthrie.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Making Strides in Reducing Cervical Cancer

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) says the country is making strides in reducing cervical cancer through increased screenings and public education. In an interview with JIS News, Gynaecologist and member of the JCS board, Dr. Wendel Guthrie, said the prevalence of cervical cancer in Jamaica is fewer than 30 per 100,000 persons, while in other developing countries, the rate is 40...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Regional Manager, Jamaica Post, Sheldon Gray, discuss how newly installed private letter boxes in the St. John’s Heights community will provide greater convenience for residents, who will use the service. The mailboxes were commissioned into service during a ceremony held in the St. Catherine community on Sunday (April 10). It is an initiative of the St. John’s Heights Citizens’ Association Benevolent Society and carried out in partnership with Jamaica Post.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Catherine Community Launches Landscaping Business

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has lauded the St. John’s Heights Citizens’ Association Benevolent Society on its move to clean the community and safeguard the health of residents, through the launch of a landscaping business. “This is a demonstration of what community spirit should be all about and you are worth emulating,” he said at the launching...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith, addresses an appreciation service for two retired educators of the Breadnut Hill Primary School, held at the Assemblies of the First Born in Colgate, St. Ann on April 7.

10 years ago Youth

Children Should Enjoy Their Childhood – Dr. Maurice Smith

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith, says children should be given a chance to enjoy their childhood and not be preyed upon or be forced into doing things well beyond their age. He was addressing an appreciation service for two former educators of the Breadnut Hill Primary School, held at the Assemblies of the...

Special Advisor in the Ministry Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Allie McNab (7th left), shares a moment with Captain of Jamaica’s Under 16 netball team, Abigale Sutherland (5th right), and squad members following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Saturday, April 9, from Barbados where they participated in the Caribbean Netball Association’s 2016 Jean Pierre Under 16 Tournament. Mr. McNab, who represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, was on hand to welcome the team. Jamaica’s outstanding performance enabled the country to top the eight-nation tournament by winning all of its matches, including a sensational victory over the host country in the championship decider.

10 years ago Sport

Under-16 Netballers Urged to Push for Senior Status

Jamaica’s National Under-16 netballers are being urged to challenge themselves and to push for places in the squads performing above their age group. The team returned to the island on Saturday (April 9) following their win of the 2016 Jean Pierre Youth Netball Championship in Barbados, where they defeated the host country 35-21 in the finals. At the Norman Manley...