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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addressing Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the parish of Kingston, at a function, held on March 26, at the Leslie Rideout Hall, in Downtown Kingston.

GG Renews Call for JPs to Help Fight Crime

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has renewed his call for Justices of the Peace (JPs) to work against crime and make themselves available for the protection of children. Addressing JPs in the parish of Kingston, at...

Students at the Denbigh High School embarking one of the buses under the Rural Safe School Bus Programme, at its recent launch in May Pen, Clarendon.

High Praise for School Bus Programme in Clarendon

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), shares a moment with Activation Specialist for Respect Jamaica, Amashika Lorne, at the "Pon di Corna" reasoning session held on March 20 at the Half-Way-Tree Transportation Centre in Kingston.

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Select Tax Offices to Open This Saturday

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), plants an East Indian mango tree during the launch of the SCJ Holdings Limited's ‘Navel String' tree planting project in February on the grounds of the National Water Commission’s (NWC) Innswood Artificial Groundwater Recharge facility in St. Catherine. Observing (from left) are: Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier; Chief Executive Officer, SCJ Holdings Limited, John Gayle; and Chief Executive Officer, Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley.

Navel String Project Engaging Jamaicans in Protecting the Environment

Author of the book, ‘My Catalogue of Answered Prayers’, Ivy Harvey (right), hands a book to Ethel Brown after signing it at a launching ceremony, held recently at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Portmore, St. Catherine.

11 years ago Information

Power of Prayer Book Launched

A new book highlighting the power of prayer was recently launched at the Emanuel Apostolic Church in Portmore, St. Catherine. Written by Minister of the Emanuel Apostolic Church, Ivy Marjorie Harvey, the book, titled, ‘My Catalogue of Answered Prayers’, was reviewed, designed and printed by the Research and Publications Department of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). It has 22 testimonies...

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

11 years ago Prime Minister

PM Expresses Regret at Riverton Fire

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed empathy to all the persons, who were affected by the recent fire at the Riverton Landfill, Kingston. “I sincerely empathise with all the persons, who were impacted in one way or another – whether through health challenges or the disruption of their daily activities,” she said. “The last two weeks...

11 years ago Culture

Culture Minister Pays Tribute to Role of Women During Slavery

Culture Minister pays tribute to role of women during slavery in recognition of International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna is today paying tribute to the significant role played by countless women in slavery in recognition of International Day of Remembrance of...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, opens the 2015/16 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday, March 12. His presentation was done under the theme: ‘Strong Foundations for Growth and the Expansion of Opportunities’.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Wage Negotiations for the 2015/17 Wage Period to Begin March 26.

Wage negotiations for the 2015/17 wage period are scheduled to commence at the Ministry of Finance and Planning on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:00am. The wage negotiations will be led by Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, the Honourable Horace W. Dalley and the chief technical negotiating team representing the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions led by Mrs....

11 years ago Prime Minister

PM’s Remarks at the Unveiling of the Permanent Memorial for Victims of the Slave Trade

Salutations His Excellency Sam Kutesa, President of the General Assembly His Excellency Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations Other distinguished guests on the platform Excellencies Ladies and gentlemen Members of the media Today is a significant day in history especially for Africans at home and in the Diaspora. As Bob Marley sang: “There’s a natural...

11 years ago Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Prime Minister to Address 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference Launch in New York

The Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP will address the Jamaican community in New York as she delivers the keynote message at a Jamaican Community meeting and 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference Launch in New York on Thursday, March 26 at the St. Georges Episcopal Church, 209 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003. The New...

Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Andrei Cooke, telling JIS News about the toll free line that has been established to receive complaints from the public.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

SERHA Implements Toll Free Line to Take Complaints

In an effort to improve service delivery to its clients, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has implemented a toll free telephone line and an email address, to allow members of the public to comment on the service received at health facilities across the region. The toll free number is 1888-429-5013 and the email address is: patientcare@serha.gov.jm. In an...