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Grade-six teacher at Bethlehem Primary and Infant School in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, Marcine Parkinson-Pike, outlines the coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols to students following the resumption of face-to-face classes at the institution on Tuesday (November 10). The school is one of 17 primary and secondary institutions across the island participating in the Government’s two-week pilot programme.

171 Students of Bethlehem Primary and Infant Return to the Classroom

The 171 students and 12 teachers of Bethlehem Primary and Infant School in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, returned to the classroom on Tuesday (November 10), as the pilot for face-to-face classes got under way. A total of 17 primary and secondary...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), interacts with student at the St. Catherine based Eccleston Primary School, Ackeem Francis (third left), at the handover of tablet computers to the school, held at the Four Square Gospel Assembly in Macca Tree, on November 11. Sharing the moment (from left) are Head e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam), Keith Smith, and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Tablets in Schools Programme Empowering Students

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing youth leaders at the Source Centre in Marverley, Kingston, on Wednesday (November 11).

Youth Leaders Urged to Become Activists Against COVID-19

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, when the Ambassador called on him at the Ministry in New Kingston, on November 11.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Meets with Japanese Ambassador

Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Judith Grant, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Legislation Production Management System to be Rolled Out to MDAs

Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO to Lobby for Capacity-Strengthening Support

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will be lobbying several financial institutions to support capacity strengthening of member countries to store coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines requiring special arrangements, once these have been approved for distribution. This was stated by Assistant Director for PAHO, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, during the entity’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (November 11). Dr. Barbosa said two of...

President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson. (File Photo)

5 years ago Parliament

First-Time Parliamentarians Being Prepared to Effectively Carry Out their Roles

First-time parliamentarians are engaged in a five-week virtual seminar being staged by the Houses of Parliament, which will aid in preparing them to effectively carry out their new role. The Post-Election Seminar for Parliamentarians, which is being conducted in partnership with the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), seeks to ensure that within the first three months of new members...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Member of Parliament (MP) for South St. Andrew, Mark Golding with the Instrument of Appointment as the new Leader of the Opposition, during a ceremony held at King’s House on Tuesday (November 10).

5 years ago Opposition

Golding Urges Persons with Heavy Equipment to Assist Gov’t Efforts to Clear Roads

Newly elected Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, is calling for persons with suitable equipment to assist the Government’s efforts to clear roads and blocked drains resulting from the impact of recent flood rains. “I appeal for persons who own heavy equipment to demonstrate the true Jamaican spirit of love and care for each other to help in the effort...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell (fifth left), with six of the seven persons selected as the second cohort for the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme, at the orientation session at Jamaica House, on November 11. They are (from left) Christopher Harper, Christal Parris-Campbell, Asha-Gaye Cowell, Anabelle Jones, Jervian Johnson, and Kiddist McCoy. Absent is Mikol Mortley, who had to sit an examination.

5 years ago Prime Minister

Second Cohort Selected for Jamaica House Fellowship Programme

Seven young professionals have been selected as the second cohort for the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme and will serve in the public sector for a two-year period in various capacities. They are Asha-Gaye Cowell, Christopher Harper, Jervian Johnson, Anabelle Jones, Kiddist McCoy, Mikol Mortley, and Christal Parris-Campbell. Speaking at the orientation session for the new Fellows on November 11, Prime...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at JIS Think Tank on November 10.

5 years ago Justice

No Prosecutorial Powers for INDECOM

With amendments to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Act pending, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Commission will not be given prosecutorial powers. The decision is aligned to a Privy Council Court ruling handed down in May, that INDECOM has no power to arrest or prosecute police personnel. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on November 10,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11).

5 years ago Agriculture

$646.9-Million Support Package for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced a $646.9-million support package for farmers affected by the recent heavy rains. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, told the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11) that the package is geared at helping more than 14,000 farmers to restart planting as quickly as possible. He said that some 2,955 hectares of crops...

A cargo ship moored in the Kingston Harbour.

5 years ago Industry

JCA Introduces Track and Trace Service

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has introduced a Track and Trace service to facilitate transparency for traders and their representatives in handling Customs Declarations. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at JCA, André Williams, explained that the feature will allow the trader or their representative, in this instance a customs broker, to enter details specific to...