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Students of the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Nursing attend the striping ceremony held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Action Centre in St. James on Friday (February 14).

Dr. Tufton Urges Nurses To Serve With Compassion

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging nurses to show compassion in caring for patients. He advised them against continuing in the profession if they do not love what they do. “If you don’t love...

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, converses with Dr. Tamika Henry of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) at the launch of a Dengue Response Programme for the parish at Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios on February 14.

St. Ann Municipal Corporation Launches $10-Million Dengue Response Programme

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Appointment to new Cabinet Minister, Senator Matthew Samuda, at the swearing-in ceremony at King's House on Monday (February 17).

Senator Matthew Samuda Sworn In As Cabinet Minister

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) speaking at a recent Energy Round Table hosted by the Ministry in Montego Bay, St. James. Listening are Principal Director in the Ministry, Fitzroy Vidal (centre); and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Emanuel DaRosa.

Electric Mobility To Be Discussed At Regional Ministerial

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), speaks with residents of the Myersville, St. Elizabeth during a tour of the community on Thursday ( February 13). Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart’s $40 million compensation package, which will benefit 10 communities that surround the refinery’s plant, was discussed with residents during the tour.

$40 Million Compensation For Residents Affected By JISCO/Alpart Mud Lake

Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, makes a point during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (December 11).

6 years ago Commerce

CAC Secured $20.5 Million For Aggrieved Consumers Last Year

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reporting that it secured $20.5 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers in 2019. Director of Communications at the CAC, Latoya Halstead, told JIS News that the agency resolved 81 per cent of the complaints submitted over the 12-month period. The top three complaints categories that received compensation were motor vehicle...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), emphasises a point during a press conference held at Jamaica House on Friday (February 14), to outline Cabinet’s approval of the Greater Benard Lodge Development Plan. Listening (from left) are: Managing Director of Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings, Peter Shoucair; Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Peter Clarke; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Portmore To Benefit From Infrastructure Upgrading

The community of Portmore in St. Catherine will benefit from significant infrastructure improvement under the Greater Bernard Lodge Development Plan. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure at a press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (Feb.14), to outline Cabinet’s approval of the revised Plan. He said that the...

Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Enforcement and Monitoring, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (left), explains the importance of monitoring special economic zones (SEZs) during a recent sensitisation session, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in Kingston. At right Senior Director, Business Partner Support Services, JSEZA, Licia Grant.

6 years ago Industry

Business Aftercare Services For SEZ Operators

The Jamaica Special Economic Zones Authority (JSEZA) is providing business aftercare services for entities operating in special economic zones (SEZ). Senior Director for Business Partner Support Services, Licia Grant, said that the initiative was born out of the JSEZA business acceleration centre and is aimed at providing entities with the necessary support to grow. She said that queries and complaints...

Senior Education Officer and Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Marlon Williams.

6 years ago Culture

Jamaica Day To Celebrate Icons In Arts, Agriculture And Technology

Schools across the island will celebrate the country’s outstanding achievers in the arts, agriculture and technology on Jamaica Day 2020. The day will be observed on Friday (February 21) under the theme: ‘Celebrating Jamaica…highlighting our Icons in the Arts, Agriculture and Technological Innovations.’ Senior Education Officer and Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee, Marlon Williams, told JIS News that...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure.

6 years ago DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Gov’t To Spend $339.706 Million On Poverty Reduction Programme

The Government is to spend $339.706 million on the Poverty Reduction Programme IV in the new fiscal year. As outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the project seeks to empower residents of volatile communities to achieve their fullest potential and contribute to the attainment of a secure, cohesive and just Jamaican society as...

Mountainside Primary School student, Natallia Samuels (podium), leads her team in debate against Pedro Plains Primary in the finals of the inaugural South West Primary School Debate Competition at the Black River Parish Library in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (February 13). Mountainside Primary School won the competition.

6 years ago EducationYouth

Mountainside Primary Wins Inaugural Debate Competition

Mountainside Primary School in St. Elizabeth took top honours in the inaugural staging of the South West Primary School Debate Competition. The finals of the contest, organised by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries and the Social Development Commission (SDC), took place at the Black River Parish Library on Thursday (February 13), where Mountainside Primary faced off against...

(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2020/21 fiscal year.

6 years ago Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public ServiceLocal Government

JFB To Get 30 Fire Pumpers

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is to be provided with 30 fire pumpers in the new fiscal year, as Government continues to equip the fire service to adequately respond to emergencies. The fire pumpers will be provided under the Acquisition of Fixed Assets Project in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. A sum of $1.9 billion has been...