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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 6 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Longer Curfew Hours in Whitfield Town and Waterford to Control Spread of COVID-19

Special measures targeted at controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the densely populated and highly trafficked communities of Whitfield Town in Kingston and Waterford in St. Catherine have been implemented. These communities will have longer periods of curfew, reduced gathering...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 6, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston

COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme to be Implemented

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks to Technical Advisor, Health Emergencies, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse (right), about the items handed over to the Ministry of Health and Wellness at the offices of PAHO/WHO, at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Tuesday (October 6). PAHO handed over 15 intensive-care unit beds, 13 satellite phones, thermometers, scanners and KN 95 masks. Examining the items are Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (second right); High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (second left); and PAHO/WHO Representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi.

PHOTOS: PAHO Hands Over Medical Equipment

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left); and Registered Nurse, Antonia Richards-Stewart (second right), display document signifying GraceKennedy’s support to the Ministry’s public-health staff-welfare programme, during the official launch of the initiative at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on October 6. Also sharing the moment are Head of Corporate Communication, GraceKennedy, Suzanne Stanley; and Executive Director, Chukka Caribbean, John Byles. GraceKennedy and Chukka Caribbean have committed to supporting the Ministry’s undertaking.

Ministry Launches Welfare Programme for Public-Health Workers

The main road linking Palmers Cross to May Pen, through the community of Paisley, Clarendon is closed.

Lower Chapelton to Rock River Roadway in Clarendon Now Closed

5 years ago Water

Heavy Rainfall Affecting Some NWC Water Sources and Facilities

The National Water Commission (NWC) wishes to advise its customers and the public, that it is a usual occurrence for some of its water sources/facilities to be impacted by the continuous rainfall as predicted by the Meteorological Office. It is high likely, that this may cause high turbidity levels, blocked intakes, or dislocated pipelines. At present, several treatment facilities in...

5 years ago Weather

Data from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Indicates that ‘Delta’ has Become a Hurricane

At 7:00 p.m. on Monday (October 5), the center of Hurricane Delta was located near latitude 16.5 North, longitude 79.6 West. Delta is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 km/h. A faster northwestward motion is expected Tuesday through Wednesday night. On the forecast track, the center of Delta is expected to pass southwest of the Cayman Islands early Tuesday, and...

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Clifton Reader (left), shares a photo moment with Immediate Past President of the JHTA, Omar Robinson.

5 years ago Tourism

JHTA President Highlights Implementation of Health and Safety Protocols in Sector

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Clifton Reader, says the tourism sector’s widespread implementation of health and safety protocols has been serving as a shining example for the rest of the country. Mr. Reader, who spoke to JIS News following the rolling out of the JHTA’s COVID-19 Ambassador Programme, at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande hotel, on...

Principal of Farm Primary and Infant School, Richard Miller (left), accepts personal protective equipment (PPE) against COVID-19 from Executive Director of Children of the Caribbean Foundation, Rosie Hodge-Adams (centre), and Community Development Director of Children of the Caribbean Foundation, Rochelle Jefferson-Carey, during a special handover ceremony, held on the school compound in Green Pond, St. James, on October 5.

5 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

Primary Schools in St. James Receive PPE

Several primary schools in St. James are now in a better position to take protective measures against the coronavirus (COVID-19) when in-class learning resumes, thanks to the recent donation of some personal protective equipment (PPE). US-based non-profit organisation, Children of the Caribbean Foundation, donated a number of face masks, hand sanitiser dispensers, face shields and infrared thermometers to the Farm...

Senior Director, Customer Service Unit, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Sandra Senior Brown (left), observes as Senior GIS Manager and Trainer, National Spatial Data Management Branch, MEGJC, Simone Lloyd, peruses a document. Occasion was a ceremony to officially launch Customer Service Week, staged by the MEGJC at its Dominica Drive offices in New Kingston on Monday (October 5).

5 years ago Coronavirus

COVID-19 Presents Opportunity for Public Sector to Become More Innovative

Director General, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation, Office of the Cabinet, Veniece Pottinger Scott, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can be seen as an avenue for the public sector to retool and become more efficient in service delivery. “The COVID pandemic has forced us to revise approaches and rethink the way we deliver service. In fact, it has given us...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a ceremony at Brown’s Town Primary in St. Ann on October 4, to hand over 126 tablets to the institution, under the Government’s Tablets in Schools programme.

5 years ago Education

Minister Says Jamaicans Need to Place More Emphasis on Formal Education

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Jamaicans need to ascribe greater importance to formal education. Speaking at a ceremony at the Brown’s Town Primary School in St. Ann on October 4 to hand over 126 tablets under the Government’s Tablets in Schools programme, Mrs. Williams emphasised that formal education is the “only sustainable way” to upward mobility...

Member of Parliament for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), emphasises a point during a meeting with Custos of Manchester. Garfield Green (right); and Members of Parliament (MPs) for the parish held in Williamsfield on Thursday (September 24). Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Robert Chin, listens.

5 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Minister Shaw Focused on Education and Training of Youth in Manchester

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce and Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the provision of education and training opportunities for young people is his top priority. He was addressing a meeting with Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, and MPs for the parish, held in Williamsfield on Thursday (September 24), to outline plans...