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Senior Medical Officer at the BRH, Dr. Sheriff Imoru (left) accepts a donation of medical supplies and equipment from benefactors of the 2019 graduating class, Dr. Geneille Williams (centre) and Dr. Romario Whyte.

Black River Hospital Receives $2.9 Million in Medical Equipment

The Black River Hospital (BRH) in St. Elizabeth received a donation of medical equipment, valued at $2.9 million, from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI, Mona), Medical Class of 2019. The donation which includes...

First National Women’s Shelter Ready – Minister Grange

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

Health Ministry to Launch COVID-19 Youth Leaders Response Programme

General Surgeon at the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox.

Men Urged to Check for Signs of Breast Cancer

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), converses with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, following a tour of Tuff Gong Studios located at 220 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston, on Wednesday (October 14). The tour was to get a first-hand look at the modernised vinyl record pressing system at the famous studio and the upgrading work being undertaken by Canadian company, Vinyl Technologies.

PHOTOS: Minister Grange and High Commissioner Peters Tour Tuff Gong Studios

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,

6 years ago Environment

Comments Invited on Draft Biosafety Policy for Jamaica

Members of the public are being invited to submit comments, concerns and suggestions on the draft Biosafety Policy for Jamaica, which was tabled in Parliament in June this year. Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the call as he addressed a consultation on the policy hosted by the Ministry’s Environment and Risk...

Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

STATIN Board Signs Off on Amendments to Statistics Act

The Board of Directors of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has signed off on amendments to be made to the Statistics Act. This was disclosed by the Director General at STATIN, Carol Coy, at a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on October 13. “We are now in discussion with our parent ministry – the...

Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Janet Omoleegho Olisa. (FILE)

6 years ago Foreign Affairs

Nigeria and Jamaica to Cooperate in New Areas

Bilateral relations between Jamaica and Nigeria could be further strengthened in the areas of banking and agriculture. This was noted by outgoing Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Janet Omoleegho Olisa, during an interview with JIS News. “We are interested in having a Nigerian Bank here in Jamaica. Another area is agriculture. So, apart from the usual science, education...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda speaking during a virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15).

6 years ago National Security and Peace

New Legislation to Govern Correctional Services Coming

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says that new legislation to govern the correctional services will be brought before Cabinet for approval shortly. “We expect to have this tabled in Parliament for debate and subsequent approval in no less than three months,” he said while addressing a virtual press conference on Thursday...

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Lump in Breast Must be Checked Immediately – General Surgeon

General Surgeon at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox, says there is an increasing number of younger women who are being diagnosed with breast cancer, which tends to be more aggressive. Dr. Cox, who was addressing the MistyBlue Cancer Care Foundation’s teleconference on Wednesday (October 14), said the rise in breast cancer rates in younger women is worrying,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, responds to a question posed by a journalist during a virtual press conference, on October 15.

6 years ago National Security and Peace

Government Remains Steadfast in Restoring Public Order

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government remains steadfast in restoring public order, reducing criminal violence, and eliminating endemic corruption. “Those are priorities and we will continue to invest in the security forces,” Dr. Chang declared, during a virtual press conference on October 15. He said despite the damage to the economy caused by COVID-19, the...