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Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Centre, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh

Difference Between Cleaning And Sanitising

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is warning that there is a difference between cleaning and sanitising when applied to infection control and that correct use will prevent poisoning through overuse of chemicals. Poison Information Coordinator at CARPIN, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh,...

Jamaica Now has 422 Cases of COVID-19

Workers packaging food items at the first Drive-Thru Farmers’ Market, organised by the Agro-Investment Corporation on Wednesday (April 29), at 188 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11.

PHOTOS: Agro-Investment Drive-Thru Farmers’ ‘Market

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresss a digital media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre, on Monday (April 27).

CARE Collection Protocols Being Developed For Remittance Option

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, engage in discussion shortly before the start of a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 29).

Health Ministry Seeks More Funds To Fight COVID-19

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Public Health Inspectors Lauded

The Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI) is lauding Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) for their continued vigilance on the front line as they work to safeguard the health and safety of the nation amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President of the Association, Karen Brown, told JIS News that since the first confirmed case of the virus on the...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point as he addresses the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 28). Seated at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

6 years ago CoronavirusSocial SecurityTourism

House Approves Regulations For Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28) approved the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations, which outline the registration process for employed and self-employed persons under the pension scheme. In his remarks, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, noted that the approval of the regulations will pave the way for implementation of the Scheme. He pointed out that prior to the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Monday’s (April 27) COVID-19 digital press conference, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

6 years ago CoronavirusEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentLabour

Restoration Of Jobs Lost High On Agenda Of Economic Recovery Task Force

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the newly established COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force will be working assiduously to ensure the restoration of jobs lost as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at a digital press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre on Monday (April 27), Dr....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on April 28.

6 years ago ParliamentPrime MinisterSocial Security

Revised NIDS Bill To Be Considered By Cabinet Soon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Cabinet will soon consider the revised National Identification System (NIDS) Bill, following which it will be brought to the House of Representatives. Providing an update in the House of Representatives on April 28, Mr. Holness said the NIDS policy document was now before the Chief Parliamentary Counsel (CPC). “The NIDS policy...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, provides an update to the House of Representatives on the Government

6 years ago CoronavirusFinance & Public ServiceParliament

$40 Million To Assist Persons With Disabilities

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has announced that persons with disabilities who are having challenges accessing the benefits of the COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) programme, will be given special consideration. Addressing the House of Representatives on April 28, the Minister said $40 million will be transferred to the Ministry of...

6 years ago CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

All Transactions For CARE Programme Transparent

All transactions and procedures under the Government’s $10-billion COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme will be transparent and secure. This is being done through a rigorous verification exercise in which the Government has been engaged since Friday (April 24), and is in addition to other security measures in place. The CARE Programme aims to provide financial assistance to...

Public Relations Manager at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Mandel McKulsky.

6 years ago Community

Community-Based Organisations Assisting The Elderly

Community-based organisations across the island are playing their part in helping the elderly, needy and vulnerable in society, through partnerships with public and private-sector entities. “We are seeing an outpouring of love and support for the less fortunate among us during this period. Community-based organisations (CBOs) across the island have been reporting numerous activities from their respective areas that target...