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Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

More Legislation Coming To Address Importation, Spaying Dogs And Other Matters

Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, says that additional legislation is coming to address the breeding and importation of specific kinds of dogs, spaying of stray dogs, among several other matters. He noted that the Dog (Liabilities for Attacks) Act, which is...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), along with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, at a virtual National Competitiveness Council meeting hosted by JAMPRO, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Friday, November 13, 2020. The objective of the meeting was to update on the Business Environment Reform Agenda.

Minister Shaw Chairs First Meeting of the National Competitiveness Council – Recommends the Inclusion of Four Additional Groups

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right), interacts with 4-H clubbites from Kingston and St. Andrew, at the launch of the Youth in Agriculture Roadmap, on November 12, at the Ministry in Kingston.

Repositioning Agriculture Among Youth Necessary – Minister

Craft Traders Benefit From Executive Leadership Training

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right); and Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett, looking at the design plans for the field hospital being constructed at the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny, when they attended the ground-breaking and contract signing on September 25.

Field Hospital In Trelawny To Play Critical Role In Public Healthcare

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland , Dr. Marcia Graham. (File Photo)

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Illegal Parties Increase Risk Of COVID-19 Spread In Westmoreland

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says the staging of illegal parties threatens to further increase the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the parish. Dr. Graham was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation at the entity’s location in Savanna-la-Mar on November 12. “In terms of persons who are having illegal parties, it is a...

Acting Registrar at the National Children’s Registry of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Warren Thompson.

5 years ago Youth

CPFSA To Host Runaway Webinar November 20

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will host a Runaway Prevention Webinar on Friday, November 20 at 2:30 p.m. The webinar forms part of the agency’s intervention strategy to reduce the number of children who go missing. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Registrar at the National Children’s Registry (NCR), Warren Thompson, said over the years there has been...

Acting Director of Nursing Services at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Nadine Anderson-Lawrence (right), attends to a patient, assisted by Nurse Shantol Ashley-Bell.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Hails Role Of Nurses In Diabetes Care

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has hailed the work of the country’s nurses, as the international community paid homage to this group of healthcare workers on World Diabetes Day 2020. In a message to mark the day, which was observed on Saturday (November 14), Minister Tufton said that nurses “are essential, not only as healthcare...

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, St. Andrew. Looking on is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

Nation’s Men To Be Celebrated On November 19

A number of activities are being organised in observance of International Men’s Day (IMD) on Thursday, November 19 under the theme ‘A Man’s Health is a Man’s Wealth’. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, said that a forum and presentation of Outstanding Father Award will be held at the The Jamaica Pegasus hotel,...

Manager of Environmental Management Services, Environmental Solutions Limited (ESL), Dr. Theresa Rodriquez-Moodie, presents the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the construction of the new Houses of Parliament Building at National Heroes Park, St. Andrew, during a virtual public consultation on November 12.

5 years ago Parliament

December 3 Deadline To Submit Public Comments On Construction Of New Parliament Building

Members of the public have until December 3 to submit written comments to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on the proposed construction of the new Houses of Parliament Building at National Heroes Park in St. Andrew. This follows the public presentation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), conducted by Environmental Solutions Limited (ESL), during a virtual public consultation...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Need To Engage In Healthy Lifestyles To Reduce Diabetes – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says persons need to engage in healthy behaviours to reduce the incidence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dr. Tufton is placing emphasis on younger persons based on statistics, which indicate that behaviours among children and adolescents that increase the risk factors for the disease are particularly concerning. In...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in a recent JIS Think Tank. Looking on is Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Judith Grant.

5 years ago Justice

Dog Owners Urged To Properly Secure Their Premises

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is appealing to dog owners to properly secure their premises in order to ensure that the animals do not pose a threat to members of the public. The call comes as debate continues on the Dog (Liability for Attacks) Act in Parliament. “Ensure that the fence is well secured and that when the gate is...