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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson.

Senate to Debate CCJ Bills on October 16

The Senate, will on October 16, commence debate on the three Bills, which seek to install the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as Jamaica’s final appellate court, and delink the country from the Judicial Committee of the United Kingdom (UK)...

Director of Human Resources at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mrs. Bernita Locke.

JIS to Host Company Fitness Tour

Octogenarian, Miss Visper Blackwood, who is a member of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ about her healthy lifestyle journey. Miss Blackwood was a guest of the Ministry of Health at the ‘Think Tank’, to discuss Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD), which will be observed on September 12.

Octogenarian Spreads Message of Healthy Living

Jamaica’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas.

Ambassador Thomas Takes Up Duties in Washington

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), accepts a copy of the book entitled ‘Geared to Live: Twelve Keys to Happiness’ from co-founders of Choose Life International, Faith and Dr. Donovan Thomas. Occasion was the World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar hosted by Choose Life International at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, September 10.

Minister of Health Calls for Unified Efforts to deal with Mental Health Illness

Chairman/Founder of Children of Jamaica Outreach Inc. (COJO), Gary Williams (centre), with this year’s recipients of COJO’s scholarships, at the organisation’s 5th annual scholarship luncheon, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on September 10. They are (from left): Alex Arnold, Moesha Wolery, Tanegea Campbell and Patricia Brown. The scholarships are worth US$5,000 each.

11 years ago Information

Former Wards of the State Receive Scholarships from COJO

Four former wards of the State, who have excelled in their studies, have been presented with scholarships worth US$5,000 each by Children of Jamaica Outreach Inc. (COJO), to pursue tertiary level education in the island. The scholarships, which have been awarded to Tanegea Campbell, Patricia Brown, Alex Arnold and Moesha Wolery, will allow them to study in the fields of...

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Commends Departing Permanent Secretary for Outstanding Contribution

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is commending Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ms. Onika Miller, who will be leaving that post and the public service as of October 1. The Prime Minister says Ms. Miller has made an important and outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaica through administrative leadership in the...

Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Hon. Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 9.

11 years ago Technology

Electricity Regularised in South St. Andrew Communities

Residents of several communities in South East St. Andrew have had their electricity supply regularised under a community renewal programme being undertaken by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in collaboration with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Under the ‘Step Up’ pilot programme, seven communities with high incidence of electricity theft have been targeted for specific interventions, including the re-wiring...

11 years ago Community

Harmonious Enjoyment Garden Open to the Public

The Harmonious Enjoyment Garden on Old Hope Road, St. Andrew, is now open to the public and persons will be asked to pay a small fee for admission into the facility. “(It will cost) $150 for adults and $50 for children and students in school uniform,” Chairman of the Nature Preservation Foundation, Leslie Chung, told JIS News. Mr. Chung pointed...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

$4.6 Billion Expected From SCT on Petroleum Products for Hedge Fund

A total of $4.6 billion is expected to be raised from the increase in Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on petroleum products, to fund the oil hedge programme this fiscal year. It is intended that $5 out of every litre of oil will go towards funding the programme, which seeks to reduce the country’s exposure to the changes in crude oil...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), looks on as co-founder of Choose Life International, Dr. Donovan Thomas (2nd right), present a poster and copy of the book entitled ‘Confronting Suicide: Helping Teens At Risk’ to Director General, Jamaica Library Service, Karen Barton (2nd left). Occasion was the World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar hosted by Chose Life International at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, September 10. Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and co-founder of Choose Life International, Faith Thomas, share the moment.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Urged To Seek Help In Order To Prevent Suicides

The Ministry of Health is urging persons to seek help in times of need in order to prevent suicides. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said mental health services are available in the public health sector where persons can access support and treatment. “We therefore urge members of the public to call the various Regional Health Authorities (RHA), the Ministry...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), participates in the cutting of cake to celebrate the official opening of upgraded facilities at Industrial Chemical Company Limited in Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Wednesday (September 9). Also sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Industrial Chemical Limited’s Managing Director, Lynden Nugent; former Board Chairman, R. Danny Williams; Principal Director, Janine Ewart; Directors, Brent Bunting, Matthew Wright, and Brian Jardim; and Board Chairman, Peter Melhado.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Gov’t Committed to Improving Climate for Manufacturing – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the manufacturing sector will be given key focus as Jamaica works to reform the business environment, and achieve further improvements in the country’s global business ranking. The Prime Minister was speaking at Wednesday’s (September 9) official opening of Industrial Chemical Company Limited’s (ICC) newly upgraded plant in Spanish Town, St. Catherine....