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Coordinator of the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Whole-of-society approach needed to support pregnant women

Coordinator of the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, says a whole-of-society approach is critical in effectively addressing the needs of pregnant women. She contended that...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (August 17).

Planned reopening of schools could be delayed

16 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, signs the condolence book for the late former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, at King’s House on Monday (August 17). Observing is Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley

PHOTOS: G-G signs condolence book for the late former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a digital press conference from the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 17).

300 home visits, 700 samples collected in St. Thomas

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a virtual press briefing on Monday (August 17), from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston.

6 years ago Coronavirus

PM calls on Residents in high-risk COVID-19 communities to protect themselves

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on residents in 18 Kingston and St. Andrew communities that are being monitored in light of increased coronavirus (COVID- 19) cases to take greater precaution in protecting themselves. The communities that have been seeing an increase in cases in the last two weeks and have a high risk of transmission are...

Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick.

6 years ago Community

Real Estate Board Introduces New Community Management Course

The Real Estate Board (REB), through the Real Estate Training Institute, will be launching a new course in Strata and Community Management. “Given the myriad of technical issues surrounding communities with shared spaces and amenities, such as strata properties and gated communities, the REB thought it important to introduce a new Strata and Community Management Course,” Chief Executive Officer of...

Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), receives a floral arrangement from aide- de- camp, Major Fenekie Rowe, to be placed at the shrine of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, during a ceremony to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of his birth. The ceremony was held on Monday (August 17) at National Heroes Park, in Kingston.

6 years ago Tribute

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of Marcus Garvey’s birth

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is shown features of the motorcycle simulator at the Petersfield Vocational Training Centre in Westmoreland on Sunday (August 16) by Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Reality Jamaica, Gregory Moore (right), during a tour of the facility. The simulator is one of two in the parish, with the other simulator located at the Grange Hill High School.

6 years ago National Security and Peace

Improved Training For Motorcyclists In Westmoreland

A virtual training and motorcycle simulator programme building was officially opened at the Petersfield Vocational Training Centre in Westmoreland on Sunday (August 16). The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of National Security, was done at a cost of $52 million and will allow authorities to deliver important content to riders while also assessing their physical capabilities and readiness. Minister without...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at an emergency digital press briefing on Monday, (August 17) from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

St. Thomas Placed Under 14-Day Curfew

Effective Tuesday (August 18), the parish of St. Thomas will be under curfew for 14 days between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily. In addition, the community quarantine that is currently in effect for the Church Corner area in the parish has been extended for another 14 days and will now end on September 2 instead of...

Chair of the Selection Committee of the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE), Rhys Campbell.

6 years ago Youth

Nominations Open For PM’s National Youth Awards For Excellence

Nominations are now being accepted for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence. They will be closed on September 11. Chair of the Selection Committee, Rhys Campbell, told JIS News that the annual event is open to all Jamaican nationals between 15 and 29 years of age who are living in Jamaica and the diaspora. Nominees should excel, show...

6 years ago Election 2020

All Systems Go for Nomination Day

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is fully prepared to receive nominations of candidates for the September 3 General Parliamentary Elections. Nomination of candidates to contest the elections will take place on Tuesday, August 18 from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at designated Nomination Centres across the 63 constituencies. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, is expecting the day’s activities to flow smoothly....