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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

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on young leaders across the island to get into “activist mode” against the coronavirus (COVID-19). He is encouraging these young people, many of whom already have community-based organisations...

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)

PAHO to Lobby for Capacity-Strengthening Support

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

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

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).

6 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.

6 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.

6 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).

6 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.

6 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...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 10) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

6 years ago Education

Rigorous Monitoring and Evaluation Programme for Face-to-Face Classes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that a rigorous programme has been put in place for the monitoring and evaluation of the face-to-face classes, which are being piloted in 17 schools. The tools include a Monitoring & Evaluation Plan, Monitoring & Evaluation Visitation Schedule (Data Collectors), School Resumption Observation Schedule & Checklist, Principal Interview Schedule, and...

Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson. (FILE Photo)

6 years ago Weather

Installation of Doppler Weather Radar to be Completed by End of 2020/21

Installation of a Doppler Weather Radar at Cooper’s Hill, St. Andrew, is to be completed by the end of the 2020/2021 financial year, says Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, (MET Office) Evan Thompson. He was addressing a meeting between Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and MET Office officials at the...