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​Campus Director, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Western Jamaica Campus (WJC), Montego Bay, St. James, Dr. Patrick Prendergast.
​Campus Director, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Western Jamaica Campus (WJC), Montego Bay, St. James, Dr. Patrick Prendergast.

Innovative approaches needed to develop sustainable cities

Campus Director, The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Western Jamaica Campus (WJC), Dr. Patrick Prendergast, says innovative models and approaches are needed to enhance the process of developing sustainable cities and communities in Jamaica and the rest of the...
Ozone Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake.
Ozone Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake.

Jamaica a regional leader in ozone protection
Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne.
Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne.

Caregivers at increased risk of mental health disorders during COVID-19 – Dr. Goulbourne
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, responds to questions from journalists regarding the revised coronavirus (COVID-19) infection prevention and control protocols for the workplace, as well as other matters, during a digital press conference, hosted by the Ministry of Health & Wellness, in New Kingston, on Thursday (Sept. 17).
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, responds to questions from journalists regarding the revised coronavirus (COVID-19) infection prevention and control protocols for the workplace, as well as other matters, during a digital press conference, hosted by the Ministry of Health & Wellness, in New Kingston, on Thursday (Sept. 17).

CMO says businesses will not have to close for deep cleaning
I Believe Initiative (IBI) ambassador, Dr. Romario Simpson (2nd left), conversing with (from left) Acting Principal of Meadowbrook High School, Kevin Facey; National Coordinator, Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence, Sonja Simms; and Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell. Occasion was the launch of the IBI hand hygiene programme and handover of hand sanitiser/soap dispensers at the Meadowbrook High in St. Andrew on Thursday (September 17).​
I Believe Initiative (IBI) ambassador, Dr. Romario Simpson (2nd left), conversing with (from left) Acting Principal of Meadowbrook High School, Kevin Facey; National Coordinator, Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence, Sonja Simms; and Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell. Occasion was the launch of the IBI hand hygiene programme and handover of hand sanitiser/soap dispensers at the Meadowbrook High in St. Andrew on Thursday (September 17).​

I Believe Initiative Ambassador donates hand sanitiser/soap dispensers to alma mater

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and former Chief Executive Officer & Conservator of Forests at the Forestry Department, Marilyn Headley, assist a student from the Jamaica House Basic School to plant a Jamaican mahogany tree for National Tree Planting Day 2019, and the launch of the Three Million Trees National Tree Planting Initiative.
Environment

Forestry Department to distribute seedlings Sept. 23 to Oct. 7

The Forestry Department has announced that the seedling distribution period for National Tree Planting Day (Friday, October 2) will commence on September 23 and end on October 7. Members of the public will be able to collect seedlings from three of the Forestry Department’s nurseries at Head Office, 173 Constant Spring Road in Kingston; Williamsfield in Manchester; and Moneague, St....
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes while Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, takes the Oath of Office during Sunday
Gender Affairs

First National Shelter for Abused Women To Open Shortly

The first of three national shelters being established across the island to house abused women is scheduled to open shortly. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure in an interview with JIS News following the ceremony for the swearing-in of Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on September 13. “I have now received the keys...
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Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at the weekly COVID Conversation Digital Press Conference on Thursday (September 17) at the offices of the Ministry in New Kingston.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Government reviews pretesting approach

The Government is reviewing the pretesting approach that is now in effect, primarily for visitors coming out of North America. Currently, for the Non Residents Online Application on the travelauth.visitjamaica.com website, to apply for entry, a COVID-19 PCR test result is required for residents of the United States, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Mexico who are 12 years of age and...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Appointment to new Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, at a swearing-in ceremony at King
Education

New Education Minister ready to continue transformational initiatives

New Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says she is ready to continue the transformational initiatives in the Ministry for the benefit of all Jamaicans. Minister Williams was sworn in by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House on Sunday (September 13). After taking the Oath of Office, she told JIS News...
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New State Minister in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, addresses the weekly COVID Conversation Digital Press Conference on Thursday (September 17) at the offices of the Ministry in New Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Cuthbert Flynn assigned several areas in Health Ministry

Newly appointed State Minister in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Mrs. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, has been assigned several areas in the Ministry, including: Maternal Health, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention, Reduction of Drug Abuse, Blood Bank and the Wellness Agenda. Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provided details during the weekly COVID Conversation Digital Press...
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Acting Head of the National Public Health Laboratory, Dr. Michelle Hamilton, addresses a digital press conference held at the Ministry
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Antigen testing coming October

Antigen testing, which is a faster, simpler and more cost effective method of testing for the coronavirus (COVID-19) will be introduced in Jamaica. This was announced by Acting Head of the National Public Health Laboratory, Dr. Michelle Hamilton, who informed that an initial 80,000 testing kits will be arriving in Jamaica in approximately four weeks. She noted that the antigen...
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Education Officer, Core Curriculum, in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Cecille Young.
EducationTechnology

Videos to keep students engaged during online learning process

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, will be providing creative videos to keep students engaged during the online learning process. Speaking at a virtual meeting of the Rotary Club of Kingston, held today (September 17), Education Officer, Core Curriculum, in the Ministry, Cecille Young, said this is a matter of concern for the Ministry. “We are concerned about student...
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