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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (third right), interacts with participants in the Joy to the World Christmas Concert, held at King’s House on Sunday, December 4. The concert was hosted by Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (third right), interacts with participants in the Joy to the World Christmas Concert, held at King’s House on Sunday, December 4. The concert was hosted by Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen.

PHOTOS: Lady Allen Hosts Christmas Concert

Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (2nd left) and Interim President, Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Professor Marilyn Anderson (2nd right), holding the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony, held on December 5 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Director, Human Resource and Administration, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Karen Thompson and Professor and Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Science, Allied Health and Nursing at NCU, Dr. Vincent Wright. The partnership will focus on the recruitment and training of youth in technical and vocational education as well as supporting and strengthening 4-H Clubs.
Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (2nd left) and Interim President, Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Professor Marilyn Anderson (2nd right), holding the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony, held on December 5 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Director, Human Resource and Administration, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Karen Thompson and Professor and Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Science, Allied Health and Nursing at NCU, Dr. Vincent Wright. The partnership will focus on the recruitment and training of youth in technical and vocational education as well as supporting and strengthening 4-H Clubs.

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Signs MOU for the Training of Young Persons
The 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder cruise ship docked at the Falmouth cruise ship pier on its inaugural visit to Jamaica on Tuesday (Oct. 8). (FILE)
The 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder cruise ship docked at the Falmouth cruise ship pier on its inaugural visit to Jamaica on Tuesday (Oct. 8). (FILE)

Six Cruise Vessels Arrive December 6
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Promoters Must Get Permits to Host Events
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), points out the features of the Justice of the Peace registration form to First Vice President of the Portland Chapter of the Lay Magistrate’s Association, Sandra Ennis (left) and President of the Portland Chapter of the Lay Magistrate’s Association, Vinette Mitchell-Forrester. Occasion was a justice sensitisation session held on December 1 at the Buff Bay United Church, Portland.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), points out the features of the Justice of the Peace registration form to First Vice President of the Portland Chapter of the Lay Magistrate’s Association, Sandra Ennis (left) and President of the Portland Chapter of the Lay Magistrate’s Association, Vinette Mitchell-Forrester. Occasion was a justice sensitisation session held on December 1 at the Buff Bay United Church, Portland.

Justice Ministry Looking to Appoint 3,000 JPs

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The Port of Kingston.
Tourism

Cruise Ship Calls at Port of Kingston

The Port of Kingston on Tuesday (December 6), welcomed its largest ever cruise ship, ‘MS Monarch’. In an interview with JIS News prior to the arrival of the cruise ship, Vice President, Cruise Shipping and Marina Operations at the Port Authority of Jamaica, William Tatham said the ‘MS Monarch’, operated by Royal Caribbean’s Pullmantur Brand, would call at Kingston Wharves...
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Students of the Venezuelan Institute for Culture and Cooperation (IVCC), St Andrew, in Venezuelan Joropo dresses. Occasion was the Institute’s annual Christmas Festival, a cultural activity where students learn about the country’s culture through its food, music, dance, dress and various traditions.
Culture

Students of IVCC Take Part in Christmas Festival

Students attending the Venezuelan Institute for Culture and Cooperation (IVCC) in St Andrew learnt a lot about that country’s culture through its food, music, dance, dress and various traditions, at the recent annual Christmas Festival. Held under the theme ‘Christmas in Venezuela’, the Festival also encouraged students to use their Spanish as they explored the cultures of the countries in...
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Three of the four doctors who performed the groundbreaking thoracic surgery at Hospiten in Rose Hall, St. James, on October 30. From left are Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Omar Savon; Consultant General Surgeon, Dr. Dwayne Hall; and Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Leighton Perrins.
Health & Wellness

Hospiten Performs Medical First for Local Health Sector

In October 2015, Hospiten, a $2.3-billion state-of-the-art private hospital, opened its doors in Rose Hall, St. James. Government officials and a number of dignitaries were on hand to welcome what was described as an important addition to the health sector and a world-class facility that would significantly improve Jamaica’s chances of tapping into the lucrative wellness-tourism market. Only recently, Tourism...
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Chairman of the National Cruise Council, Michael Belnavis.
Tourism

Jamaica a Top Cruise Destination

Chairman of the National Cruise Council (NCC), Michael Belnavis, says Jamaica is now a major cruise destination, attracting the world’s largest vessels. He cited the visit of Carnival Cruise Lines mega liner, the ‘Carnival Vista’ on November 30, coming eight days after the call of the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s ‘Harmony of the Seas’, at the Falmouth Port...
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Labour

SDC on the Move

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is partnering with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) to provide entrepreneurial support for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the parish of St. Ann. Through the Moving Outside Vulnerabilities for Economic Development (MOVE) Programme, the PWDs will receive training in the areas of business plan writing, business model preparation and financial management. It...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Office of the Prime Minister

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Social Partnership

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to social partnership. The Prime Minister, who is the Chairman of the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica (PFPJ), says “the government understands the importance of building partnerships and we are committed to having genuine exchanges towards building stronger partnerships.” Mr. Holness who met recently with stakeholders in the PFPJ said the...
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Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)
Local Government

Fire Brigade Urges Householders to Check Wiring Before Putting up Lights

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging householders to have their wiring checked by a licensed electrician, before putting up decorative Christmas lights in order to prevent fires. Senior Deputy Superintendent and Public Relations Officer at the JFB, Emelio Ebanks said his organisation will be increasing its public education activities during the Christmas season to encourage safety within the homes...
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