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The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Visits Jamaica

The Government of Jamaica has announced the visit of Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, and her delegation to Jamaica. On Friday, June 27, 2014, Ms. Lagarde will meet with Prime Minister, the Most Hon....

President of the Laboratory Association of Jamaica (LAJ), Coleen Sinclair Mattis, says the organisation will support legislation for the mandatory accreditation of local laboratories.

LAJ Supports Legislation on Accreditation

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (seated right) and Head, Retail, LIME, Stephen Price (seated left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of Internet connectivity, furniture and equipment to the ‘Start-up Jamaica’ initiative at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, today (June 9). Others sharing in the moment (from left) are: Corporate Communications Manager, LIME, Elon Parkinson and Managing Director, Biztactics Limited, Sandra Glasgow. The initiative is expected to be launched later this year and seeks to provide mentorship and other business support for aspiring and new technology entrepreneurs.

Government Partners With LIME for ‘Start-Up Jamaica’

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right), is greeted by Senior Director at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Dr. Paul Robertson, during the official opening of the Association of Sports and Cultural Clubs of Caribbean Port Authorities (ASCCCPA) annual port games, held on Friday, June 6, at the Sunset Beach Resort in Montego Bay.

Minister Emphasises Importance of Sports and Physical Activities

Rev. Hortense Kerr (second left), watches as State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (3rd left), receives the inaugural Hortense Kerr Community Service and Leadership Award on behalf of the Granville Health Centre.The cheque for US$1,000.00 was presented at a Service of Appreciation and Thanksgiving in honour of Rev. Kerr, who has given 60 years of service to the Granville community in the parish, at the Webster Memorial Baptist Church in Granville, St James on Saturday, June 7. Making the presentation at right is Rev. Kerr’s daughter, Dr. Beverley Smith (right), on behalf of the New Jersey, USA-based Leadership Development and Innovation Foundation, which she launched two years ago. At left is Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay and Councillor of the Granville Division, Michael Troupe.

Reverend Hortense Kerr Honoured for 60 Years of Service

Image Consultant, Althea Laing engages young ladies of the Homestead Residential Child Care Facility in St Andrew in a motivational session during the JIS Public Relations & Marketing department’s Child Month Outreach programme on Saturday, May 31.

12 years ago CommunityInformationOffice of the Prime Minister

JIS Gives Homestead Residential Care Facility Special Attention

Members of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Public Relations and Marketing Department recently partnered with corporate sponsors and motivational speaker and grooming coach, Althea Laing to mentor, and fete over 40 girls of the state-run, Homestead Residential Care Facility. The visit formed part of the agency’s Child Month outreach project. The JIS team, ably supported by representatives of HD Hopwood,...

12 years ago Tourism

Caribbean Journalists Receive Prestigious CITO Awards

Renowned journalist and Managing Director of Marcia Erskine and Associates, Marcia Erskine is the recipient of the 2014 Marcella Martinez award, while freelance journalist, Baz Dreisinger, has received the 2014 Marcia Vickery-Wallace award. The recipients, who were chosen because of their commitment to marketing the Caribbean as a premier travel region, were presented with their awards during the Caribbean Tourism...

A group picture of representatives of the combined group of the Association of Sports Cultural Clubs of Caribbean Port Authorities (ASCCCPA),
which funded the expansion of the laundry room at the St. James Infirmary in Montego Bay. The project was done at a cost of approximately $750,000.

12 years ago Transport

Port Authorities Group Improve Facility at St. James Infirmary

Amenities at the St. James Infirmary have been greatly improved with the extension of the laundry area, by the Association of Sports Cultural Clubs of Caribbean Port Authorities (ASCCCPA). The project was carried out at a cost of approximately $750,000. The enhanced facility, which will enable the management of the infirmary to more effectively deal with the increasing volume of laundry,...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing the launch of a $389 million sewage treatment project to improve systems at six health facilities across the island, with a technology developed by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). The launch was held on Friday, June 6, at the Percy Junor Hospital, in Clarendon. Others pictured are (from left): Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Earl McLaughlin; board member of the SRC, Bevon Morrison; Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; and Chairman of the National Health Fund (NHF), Sterling Soares.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

MOH and SRC Partner on Sewage Treatment Project

The Government has launched a $389 million sewage treatment project to improve systems at six health facilities across the island, using technology developed the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, in lauding the partnership between the Ministry and the SRC, said it will be far-reaching for persons utilising the facilities, and those who live in...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Golden Age Home to Stage Reggae Concert June 13

The Golden Age Home will host its first reggae concert this year, as it seeks to raise millions towards the construction of a health and wellness centre on its property at Vineyard Town in Kingston. General Manager of the facility, Laurette Adams-Thomas, told JIS News that the concert will be held on Friday, June 13 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment...

12 years ago Culture

JCDC to Expose Talent on ‘The Big Stage’

Jamaicans will get a chance to ‘bus out’ on ‘The Big Stage’, a talent search competition organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). ‘The Big Stage’ is one of the redesigned programmes for the annual Jamaica Festival 2014 celebrations, and entry forms for the competition are available on the JCDC’s website: www.jcdc.gov.jm. Persons can also collect and submit their...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right) presents the champion trophy to one of the winners in the 15 to 19 age category of the National Road Safety Council’s (NRSC) poster competition, Mishawn Chin-See, during the awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on Thursday, June 5. At left is Vice Chairman/Convenor, National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones. Twenty-eight students were recognised for their artistic work on road safety during this year’s competition, under the theme: ‘Pedestrian Safety-Our Responsibility’.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

State Minister Buchanan Appeals for Safe Use of Roads

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan is appealing to Jamaicans to make road safety a habit for life. Data from the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) indicate that since the start of the year 140 persons have died on the nation’s roads. This is 16 more...