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Director of Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services, Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse, providing an update on the measures being undertaken to prevent the spread of the Chikungunya virus, while addressing a Jamaica Information Service a (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office, in St. Andrew, on July 18.

Health Ministry Heightens Chikungunya Response

Having confirmed Jamaica’s first imported case of the Chikungunya virus, the Ministry of Health has further heightened its response to prevent the disease from spreading across the country. “Public education is being stepped up right across the island through our...

Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), signs a copy of the $1 billion contract for contstruction of an artificial groundwater recharge system at Innswood, St. Catherine, during a signing ceremony at the National Water Commission's (NWC) corporate offices in New Kingston on July 18. Looking on is Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones. The IDB is funding the project, being implemented by the NWC, which is expected to significantly improve the efficiency, quality, and sustainability of potable water supply sources serving the Kingston Metropolitan Area and St. Catherine.

$1B Groundwater System for Innswood, St. Catherine

Immaculate Conception High School student, Kimberly Burnett (right), the 2013 Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) Top Female Student Achiever, is presented with her cash prize of $150,000 and a trophy by National Insurance Fund (NIF) Director, Audrey Deer-Williams, at the recently held PATH Top Achievers award ceremony in Kingston.

PATH Top Students Focused on Achieving Success

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, emphasizes a point while announcing the planned relocation of the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) and Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) Montego Bay offices, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, on July 18.

JTB, TPDCo Montego Bay Offices Being Relocated

Passport, Immigration, and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Customer Service Manager, Stephanie Gordon.

Stephanie Gordon – Dedicated to Excellence in Customer Service Delivery

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), is engaged in discussion with Chief Executive Officer and Director of National Safety Limited, Julian Templer, during the symbolic handing over ceremony for three new fire trucks, valued $133 million, to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) at the Portmore Fire Station in St. Catherine, on July 18.

12 years ago Local Government

Jamaica Fire Brigade Gets New Trucks Valued $133M

The Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) fleet of vehicles has been boosted with the addition of three new trucks, valued $133 million. The units, which are designed to traverse the local terrain, are also capable of pumping water while being driven, and are the first such units that will be used in Jamaica. They are also able to discharge water at...

12 years ago Tourism

$248.4M Lighting Project for Montego Bay’s ‘Elegant Corridor’

Street lights are to be installed along Montego Bay’s ‘Elegant Corridor’, at a cost of $248.4 million. A contract to provide lighting for the area, situated along the north coast highway, between the Sangster International Airport, and Iberostar Hotel at Rose Hall, was signed by officials and representatives of the Ministries of Tourism and Entertainment, and Transport, Works, and Housing,...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital – Celebrating 50 Years of Quality Service

The Savanna-la-Mar General Hospital in Westmoreland is, this year, celebrating its Golden Jubilee under the theme: ‘50 Years and Beyond – Offering Quality Healthcare for All’. Activities to commemorate this milestone get underway on Sunday, July 20, with a thanksgiving service at the Savanna-la-Mar United Church, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The celebrations continue on Thursday, July 24, with a special...

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Brian Wynter.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Dollar Strengthens Following BOJ Intervention

The Jamaican dollar has strengthened in value since the intervention in the foreign exchange market by the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ). The Central Bank’s Governor, Brian Wynter, says since the intervention on July 10, the rate of the dollar has appreciated and this continued over the following days. At the close of trade on Thursday, July 17, the Jamaican dollar...

12 years ago Technology

Minister Paulwell Calls for Support of Tablet in Schools Programme

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is calling for broad-based support for the Tablet in Schools Programme. The Minister said the programme is a major investment by the Government, one that could lead to the unearthing of talent among the country’s young people and play a key role in their future. “This is the world...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, speaks with President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicole Madden Greig, at the recent launch of ‘Jamrock Summer 90 days-90 ways’ promotion, at the Sandals Royal Caribbean Hotel in Montego Bay.

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Optimistic About Summer Season

Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, is optimistic of a strong summer season, coming on the heels of a successful winter, where there was a two per cent increase in tourist arrivals. “We are doing well. We had a good winter season where we were up two per cent. Our bookings continue to be strong…this month (July) is looking very...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) is presented with a copy of the book, ‘The History of Calabar High School: 1912-2012’, by author and past student, Arnold Bertram (right), at the official launch of the publication at the Sagicor auditorium in New Kingston on July 17. In the background is Dr. Vin Lawrence, also a Calabar past student.

12 years ago Education

Every Child Has A Space In School – Minister Thwaites

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says Jamaica is extremely fortunate to have every child assured of a space in school from the early childhood to secondary level. “There are many countries of much greater wealth, who cannot boast that,” he stated. “In Jamaica, the heritage, which we celebrate …is that of access and the objective is to add equity...