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Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (right), making her contribution to the State of Constituency Debate, in the House of Representatives, on September 16. Listening at left is Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, Hon. Richard Azan.

MP Highlights Achievements in West Central St. James

Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, is reporting that through public funding, and investments from the private sector, her constituency is witnessing a transformation in housing, health and human capacity. She said in one...

Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Catherine, Miss Denise Daley, making her contribution to the State of Constituency Debate, in the House of Representatives, on September 16.

Spanish Town to Benefit from North/South Leg of Highway

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) employees examine products on display at the Adidas booth during the Jamaica Fitness Association’s (Jamfit) Company Tour held at the agency’s head office in Kingston on September 15. The initiative is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.

JIS Staff Benefit From Health and Wellness Offerings

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right) and Counsellor and Head, Development Cooperation, at the Canadian High Commission, Walter Bernyck (second left), with grant recipients and innovators (from left): Robert Wright, Shirley Lindo, Harlo Mayne and Dr. Kert Edward, at a cocktail reception to highlight the work of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), held at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), in St. Andrew, on September 16.

State Minister Commends CCIC for Support of Entrepreneurs

Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

Hospital and Health Centre Operations Return to Normal

10 years ago National Security

Crime Under Control in West Kingston

Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, is assuring residents of West Kingston that crime in under control in their communities. The Commissioner informed that heavy police deployment has had a calming effect on the troubled communities, which have been plagued recently by violence. Dr. Williams was speaking at a press conference to update the country on police initiatives and tactical operations,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.

10 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Minister to Report to Cabinet on Way Forward for National People’s Cooperative Bank Jamaica Limited

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, today (Wednesday, September 16) announced that he will be making a Report to Cabinet on the findings of the August 2015 Special Audit, which he had mandated be done on the operations of the National People’s Cooperative Bank Jamaica Limited (NPCB). The Minister will also report to Cabinet on the proposed measures...

Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade , Hon. Arnaldo Brown, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 15.

11 years ago Parliament

$3 Billion Spent on Development Projects in East Central St. Catherine

Member of Parliament (MP) for East Central St. Catherine, Arnaldo Brown, says some $3 billion has been spent over the past four years on development projects in the constituency. Mr. Brown, who is also Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, made the disclosure during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in...

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Minister of Health to Have Regular Meetings with Public Health Sector Groups

Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson says he will be having regular meetings with the various groups in the public health sector - at least one meeting per quarter - to discuss measures that can be put in place to improve delivery of service and efficiency of the sector. A meeting was held at the Knutsford Court hotel with approximately...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is joined by public and private sector officials in perusing the 2015 National Education Inspectorate (NEI) Report, at its launch, today (September 15), at the Overseas Examinations Commission, in St. Andrew. From second left are: businessman, R. Danny Williams; Chief Inspector, Maureen Dwyer, and Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock.

11 years ago Education

Education Minister Says NEI Report Shows That Gaps Need To Be Filled

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the National Education Inspectorate (NEI) Report, which has identified deficiencies in the sector, is an indication that gaps need to be filled in the system. The Report, which assessed the operation of nearly 1,000 schools, found glaring weaknesses in school leadership and management, and faulty teaching/learning methods. It also found that strong...

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director, Denise A. Herbol, in discussion with Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, at the closing ceremony of the World Learning Caribbean Grant Solicitation Management (CGSM) Programme, which was held at the Knustford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on September 15.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Commits to Reducing HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the Ministry will continue to advance a human rights agenda and push for measures to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. “Our mission is to achieve zero new infections with respect to HIV and sustain the gains we have made over the years. We have achieved a 42 per cent decline in new infections...

Education Officer for Foreign Languages, Spanish and French in the Ministry of Education, Martha Corbett-Baugh (left); and Education Specialist at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Rebecca Tortello, show off their Spanish Order of Civil Merit (Officer Class) awards, while Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, shares the moment. Occasion was the conferral ceremony today (Sept. 15), at the residence of the Ambassador of Spain in Kingston. The citizens were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the development of the Spanish language and culture in Jamaica.

11 years ago Education

Two Honoured With Spanish Order of Civil Merit

Two citizens have been awarded the prestigious Spanish Order of Civil Merit (Officer Class) by the Government of Spain in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the development of the Spanish language and culture in Jamaica. They are Education Specialist at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Rebecca Tortello; and Education Officer for Foreign Languages, Spanish and French at...