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Periodic Delays Expected Along the Friendship Roadway in St. James

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that, over the next ten days, motorists may experience periodic delays as they traverse a section of the main road from Montego Bay to Johns Hall, St. James. Repair works are to to...

Executive Director, Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Kandasi Levermore.

Since COVID-19 More Persons Living With HIV Seek Information On ART

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), offers words of advice to members of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica. They are (from second left), Prime Minister, David Salmon; Marshall, Shanda Wallace; and Leader of the Opposition, Jadon Hewitt. Occasion was the 11th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Monday (November 30).

Youth Encouraged To Help Find Solutions To COVID-19

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), shares a bottle of hand sanitiser with Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, during the handover ceremony for 5,000 bottles of hand sanitiser at the Education Ministry’s office in Kingston, on Tuesday (December 1).

Education Ministry Gets 5,000 Bottles Of Hand Sanitiser

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Leslie Harrow, with the 2021 Youth Ambassador, Kyla Gaynor. Miss. Gaynor was named an Ambassador after winning the agency's Hurricane Preparedness Digital Poster Competition.

ODPEM Names Youth Ambassador

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (File photo)

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Presents Challenges To HIV/AIDS Response

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the COVID-19 global pandemic has presented myriad challenges to the HIV/AIDS response on an international scale. Speaking in the House of Representatives today (December 1), he noted that the Government of Jamaica’s response to HIV has continued to cater to the needs of vulnerable and key populations and persons...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (File Photo)

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Legislation Tabled To Establish Independent Fiscal Commission

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, yesterday (December 1) tabled legislation in the House of Representatives that will establish the Independent Fiscal Commission. Dr. Clarke said the tabling of the Independent Fiscal Commission Act, 2020 is consistent with the Government of Jamaica’s policy commitments to institutionalise fiscal transparency and strengthen Jamaica's fiscal responsibility framework....

Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoe Simpson, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on Monday (November 30) at the JIS head office in Kingston.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

Adolescent Mothers Coping Well

A study on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on adolescent mothers shows that 72 per cent of the girls are “coping well”. Executive Director of the WCJF, Dr. Zoe Simpson, revealed the findings at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Monday (November 30). The survey was conducted by 20 counsellors, who interviewed 388 adolescent mothers enrolled...

Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emilio Ebanks.

5 years ago Fire SafetyLocal Government

Citizens Urged To Desist From Open Burning

Jamaicans are being encouraged to desist from open burning of garbage and other debris as they engage in clean-up and beautification activities for the Christmas season. Speaking in a recent JIS News interview, Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emilio Ebanks, said that persons can be charged for open burning under the Country Fires Act. “Open flames...

His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams

5 years ago Local Government

The KSAMC Launches New Website

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) now has a more integrated and interactive web portal. This new website was virtually launched on Tuesday, in collaboration with the Vocational Training Institute (VTDI) and can be accessed at www.ksamc.gov.jm. The website design and hosting arrangements were successfully completed by VTDI students free of charge and the KSAMC is expected to...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), accepts a tablet from United Nations Children

5 years ago EducationSocial SecurityTechnology

UNICEF Donates 534 Tablets For Special Needs Students

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has received 534 tablets for students with special needs from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), under the 'One Laptop or Tablet Per Child' initiative. The tablets, valued at US$100,000, are aimed at providing the beneficiaries with greater access to online learning. The first batch of more than 200 devices has already been...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency

5 years ago JIS Think TankJustice

Joint Select Committee To Review Integrity Commission Act

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says a Joint Select Committee of Parliament will be named shortly to look at the Integrity Commission Act, which is due for review. The Integrity Commission is mandated to promote and enhance standards of ethical conduct for parliamentarians, public officials and other persons, by consolidating laws relating to the prevention of corruption and the award,...