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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Marjorie Sharpe.

Westmoreland Nurses Being Recognised During Diabetes Month

The Westmoreland Health Department is recognising the work of the parish’s nurses during Diabetes Awareness Month in November, under the theme ‘Diabetes: Nurses Make the Difference’. Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Department, Marjorie Sharpe, told JIS News that...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 17), at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

Legislation Passed To Improve Standards In Merchant Shipping Industry

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, pilots the Bank of Jamaica (Amendment) Act, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 17).

Govt’s Capitalistion Of BOJ Integral In COVID-19 Response – Dr. Clarke

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 17) at Jamaica Conference Centre.

House Passes Dog Attack Bill

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 17), at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

Government Allocates $1 Billion To Repair Roads

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the virtual launch of the Public-Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) pilot programme on Tuesday (November 17). Under the initiative, non-coronavirus (COVID- 19) patients with the chronic conditions, who access care at health centres, will be referred to selected private providers.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

5,000 NCD Patients To Benefit From $100-Million Pilot Programme

Approximately 5,000 persons with diabetes and hypertension are to benefit from free treatment and care under a $100-million pilot programme being undertaken by the Government in collaboration with private practitioners. Under the Public-Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), non-coronavirus (COVID-19) patients with the chronic conditions who access care at health centres, will be referred to selected private providers. The objective...

5 years ago Transport

Traffic Accident Damages Church/Harbour Street Traffic Signals

The National Works Agency (NWA) estimates that it will cost just over one and half million dollars to repair traffic signals at the Church and Harbour Street intersection in Downtown Kingston following extensive damage to the signal equipment as a result of a motor vehicle crash. A pair of signal heads, signal pole, power service and traffic signal cables were...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 17) at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

5 years ago Education

MPs Receive Application Forms For ‘Own Your Own Device Incentive Programme’

Members of Parliament (MPs) have now received the application forms for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s ‘Own Your Own Device Incentive Programme’. The Own Your Own Device Incentive Programme is an initiative through which the Government is assisting with the purchase of tablets or laptops for students who are in need but are not on the Programme of...

5 years ago Education

USF Awards PEP Grants, Tertiary Scholarship

The 28 top-performing students in the 2020 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) have benefited from education grants from the Universal Service Fund (USF) to cover study-related expenses in secondary school. The students, one boy and one girl from each parish, received a cheque valued at $40,000 during a ceremony on Tuesday (November 17) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston....

Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Robinson (centre), pins a white ribbon on the lapel of State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), at the International Men’s Day (IMD) Church Service, held on Sunday, November 15 at the Constant Spring Road Church of God, Constant Spring Road, in St Andrew. Observing is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

Bureau Of Gender Affairs Launches Push-Up Challenge For Men And Boys

Jamaican men and boys are being encouraged to participate in a push-up challenge in observance of International Men’s Day (IMD) 2020, on Thursday, November 19. The challenge is one of the many activities organised by the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), under the theme ‘A Man’s Health is a Man’s Wealth’. Men and boys will be challenged to do 19...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw. (File Photo)

5 years ago Industry

NCBJ Unveils Newest Certification Product

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), on Tuesday (November 17), unveiled its newest certification product – the ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The Standard, which was launched virtually by Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, outlines the requirements that stakeholders along the food chain can incorporate in their operations to help in ensuring they have...

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett. (File Photo)

5 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Optimistic Of Major Turnaround In 2021

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, is optimistic of a major turnaround in visitor arrivals and earnings in 2021. The positive outlook is spurred by an increase in airlift and the expected return of cruise shipping early next year. “As we look outward to 2021 and based on the level of air seat commitment as well as cruise porting schedule…...