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

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...

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

Lump in Breast Must be Checked Immediately – General Surgeon

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

Government Remains Steadfast in Restoring Public Order

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, receives Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Costa Rica, Georgina Maria Guillen Grillo. on Thursday (October 15), at King’s House.

PHOTOS: G-G Receives Ambassador-Designate of Costa Rica

Minister of National Security, Hon. Horace Chang, addresses virtual press conference on October 15.

Key Pieces of Legislation to be Amended to Fight Crime

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), speaks to nurses and community health-aid workers in Whitfield Town, Kingston, on Wednesday (October 15), during his tour.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Tackles COVID-19 and Dengue

To control the spread of both coronavirus (COVID-19) and dengue in the community of Whitfield Town in Kingston, which is now under special curfew arrangements, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has joined health-aid team members in the community intervention. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gave the media this update during his tour of the...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 13) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

6 years ago Local Government

Kingston Mayor Says Flood Mitigation a Priority

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says flood mitigation planning remains a priority for the municipality. “The municipality is concerned about flooding and is committed to flood mitigation and the reduction of flood damage. We must prepare, adopt, implement and update the comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan using standard planning processes,” he said. “We must become committed to review,...

Deputy CEO of Manpower & Maintenance Services Garth Hinchcliffe (left), Southern Regional Health Authority Regional Director, Michael Bent (centre) and Board Chairman Wayne Chen are seen here after the handing over of $350,000.00 worth of PPEs to the Mandeville Regional Hospital on Wednesday October 14 by Manpower & Maintenance Services.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Manpower Gives Back to Health Care in Central Jamaica

Manpower & Maintenance Services Limited (MMS), on Wednesday October 14, donated some $350,000.00 worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and supplies to the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. The items are: 1000 N-95 medical face masks, 1000 dust masks, 500 Nitrile gloves, one 55-gallon drum of hand sanitizer and one 55-gallon drum of alcohol, valued at $350,000.00. In handing over...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), exchanges elbow bump greetings with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (second right), during a courtesy call by the High Commissioner at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on Wednesday (October 14). Sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden; and State Minister, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

6 years ago Labour

PHOTO: Canadian High Commissioner Calls on Labour Minister

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), exchanges elbow bump greetings with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (second right), during a courtesy call by the High Commissioner at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on Wednesday (October 14). Sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden; and State Minister, Hon....

Director General at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy (right), addresses a Think Tank at the Jamaica Informmation Service (JIS) head office in Kingston on October 13. Listening is Deputy Director at STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budhair.

6 years ago JIS Think Tank

STATIN Continues to Implement Measures to Produce Quality Data

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has implemented a number of measures to improve data collection in order to ensure that quality information is being produced. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on October 13, Director General at STATIN, Carol Coy, said that among the measures is the Quality Assurance Framework, which was established in 2015. She said that the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right) and Executive Member of the Jamaica Household Workers

6 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry and Household Workers’ Union Sign MOU

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jamaica Household Workers' Union (JHWU) that will promote the services of the Ministry's Labour Market Information System (LMIS) among the Union members. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden; and Executive Member of the JHWU, Maureen Smith, affixed their...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO Director says PCR Test Remains Gold Standard

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test remains the “gold standard” for detecting coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Speaking during the PAHO COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (October 14), she said that while a multitude of diagnostic tests have flooded the market since the COVID-19 pandemic’s onset, citing many of them as “fast”...