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Managing Director, Spectrum Management Authority (SMA), Dr. Maria Myers-Hamilton (second left) is part of Jamaica's delegation at the 2019 World Radio Communications Conference in Egypt. The other team members (from left) are Director of Post and Telecommunications, Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Cecil McCain; Manager of Band Planning, SMA, Mahlangu Lawson; and Telecommunications Engineer, SMA, Tai-Shan Tracey.

SMA Request for Proposal Extended Until March 23

The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has extended the deadline for submission of the Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for licence in the 700 MHz Spectrum (Band 13) to March 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Managing Director of the SMA, Dr. Maria...

Winner of the Best Student Presentation at the 2020 National Health Research Conference, Vonetta Nurse, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on the findings of a study on nutrition labels for sugary drinks.

Researcher Wants Nutrition Labels That Can Lead To Healthier Food Choices

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), stands in front of the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, donated by the Government of India, which arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Monday (March 8). Sharing the moment are (from left) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica Gets First Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines

Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board and Commission of Strata Corporations, Sandra Garrick.

Real Estate Board Requests Online Payments

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International Merchandise Trade November 2020

Director of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Injury Prevention Unit, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicola Skyers, affixes her signature to the document symbolising the partnership between the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority to promote healthy eating to maintain good colon health, today (March 5). The partnership comes in observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, being observed in March. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in Jamaica for men and women.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Partners With RADA To Promote Healthy Eating

The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are partnering to promote healthy eating to maintain good colon health. The partnership comes in observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, being observed in March. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in Jamaica for men and women. A memorandum of understanding was signed...

5 years ago Justice

Jury Trials Suspended For St. Catherine Circuit Court

Effective March 8, 2021, jury trials for St. Catherine Circuit have been suspended. As such, persons who were summoned for jury duty at the St. Catherine Circuit are not required to attend and have been discharged without any risk of penalty. Matters which qualify as bench trials and matters, in which the Crown and the Defence agree to a bench...

Director of the Rent Services Unit of the Rent Assessment Board, Shenese Headlam, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’. Also at the event is Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr.

5 years ago Housing

Tenants Reminded To Return Keys To Landlords

The Rent Services Unit is reminding tenants that the timely return of property keys to landlords and meeting other conditions after the termination of a rental agreement, are part of their responsibilities. “Return the keys after you leave, because if you don’t and another due date comes, you may have to pay a full month’s rent,” Director of the Unit,...

Chairman of the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams, says more than 100 victims of human trafficking have been rescued in Jamaica over the last decade.

5 years ago National Security and Peace

100 Victims of Human Trafficking Rescued

Chairman of the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Courtney Williams, says more than 100 victims of human trafficking have been rescued in Jamaica over the last decade. Citing a 2016 International Labour Organisation report on Trafficking in Persons, he said there are about 40 million people being trafficked globally, of which 80 per cent are being trafficked for sexual exploitation....

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

5 years ago Local Government

Work Progressing Under Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Project

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says work is progressing under the downtown Kingston redevelopment project. He said that the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), one of the lead agencies in the undertaking, is continuing its engagements, and has been working closely with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to complete assessments for the latest...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Thursday, March 4, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 332 24,776 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 191 13,810 Males 141 10,963 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 93 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 14 1,391 Hanover 6...

SRHA Regional Director, Michael Bent presents a token of appreciation to SRHA Supervisory Nurse Practitioner & Regional Rheumatic Fever Coordinator, Andrienne Sylvester at the recognition ceremony of nurses and midwives in the SRHA.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

SRHA Recognizes 975 Nurses and Midwives for Exceptional Service and Sacrifice

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has recognized 975 nurses and midwives for their sterling contribution, service and sacrifice to healthcare, particularly during the COVID- 19 pandemic. The nurses and midwives from the parishes of Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Manchester were recognized at a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, March 2, and received tokens of appreciation and special awards. Renowned Public...