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SRC To Conduct Conversations In Science Series

The Scientific Research Council (SRC), as part of its 60th anniversary commemoration, will be staging its ‘Conversations in Science’ series, and is inviting secondary and tertiary institutions to participate in the first session, slated for February 11. “This session will...
Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica and the University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Handel Emery, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica and the University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Handel Emery, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Cardiologist Concerned About Increasing Prevalence Of Hypertension
Members of the Herbert Morrison Technical High School debate team, at the official launch of the National Tourism Debate Competition, which was held at the S Hotel Event and Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 5.
Members of the Herbert Morrison Technical High School debate team, at the official launch of the National Tourism Debate Competition, which was held at the S Hotel Event and Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 5.

Students In Hospitality Training Management Programme Sit Final Exams In June
Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on February 7.
Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on February 7.

Senator Proposes Commission To Look At The Funding Of Tertiary Education
Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point in the Senate on Thursday (February 6), while piloting the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution 2020 for the extension of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the Eastern Kingston Police Division.
Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point in the Senate on Thursday (February 6), while piloting the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution 2020 for the extension of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the Eastern Kingston Police Division.

Normalcy Has Returned To Eastern Kingston Communities Under SOE

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), has the full attention of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Dr. Carey Wallace, while on a tour of the artisan village construction site at the Hampden Wharf in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 5.
Tourism

Permanent Secretary Says Falmouth Set To Become Major Resort Town

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, says Falmouth, in Trelawny, is set to take its rightful place as one of Jamaica’s major resort areas. Falmouth is not currently listed as a resort town on the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) website and is often packaged and marketed as being part of the tourism offerings of Montego Bay. The...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses stakeholders at the launch of a Health Centre Expansion Programme, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on February 6
Health & Wellness

Four Health Centres In St. James To Be Rehabilitated

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is spearheading a Health Centre Expansion Programme, which should result in the rehabilitation of four health centres in St. James. Funded by the European Union (EU) at a cost of $154 million, the project is being done through JSIF’s Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP). The Granville, Adelphi, Barrett Town, and Flanker Health Centres will be...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses journalists at a media briefing, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he provided an update on Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for the novel coronavirus. With the Minister (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Persons Encouraged To Get Vaccinated Against Flu

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is again calling on persons to get vaccinated against influenza (flu). Speaking at a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on February 5, the Minister said persons should practise good hygiene, including washing hands with soap and water, and covering the mouth and nose while coughing or...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck addressing students and teachers at the Restorative Justice youth forum and panel discussion held on Wednesday (February 5) at the Pembroke Hall Primary School auditorium in Kingston.
Justice

Hundreds Benefit From Restorative Justice Youth Forum

Hundreds of students and teachers from primary and secondary schools across the Corporate Area have benefited from a restorative justice youth forum and panel discussion organised by the Ministry of Justice. The event, held on Wednesday (February 5) at the Pembroke Hall Primary School auditorium in Kingston, formed part of this year’s Restorative Justice Week activities. It featured a multi-stakeholder...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on drought mitigation, at Jamaica House, on February 6.
Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Measures Being Implemented To Manage Drought

The Government is implementing several measures to supply communities with water islandwide during the current period of drought. The Meteorological Service Branch has projected that the country will be experiencing near normal rainfall in some areas and moderately dry conditions up to at least April. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon....
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second right), speaks with Pembroke Hall Primary School student, Raphael Thorne (centre), at a restorative justice youth awareness forum held on Wednesday (February 5), at the school in Kingston. Looking on are (from left) Programme Coordinator, Restorative Justice Unit, Andrine Lindsey; and Rickala Parish and Malik Scott from the John Mills Infant, Primary and Junior High School.
JusticeYouth

Restorative Justices Practices To Be Implemented In Schools Shortly

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the restorative justice practices will be implemented in schools shortly. “We are hoping, beginning this year and over the next few years, to have restorative justice in every single school… we want to sensitise all the schools about restorative justice. We want to emphasise the need for teachers, students, parents to use restorative justice...
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